2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 144

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is turned on. D The light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running. In this case, the brakes might be failing and your stopping distance will be longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop. (c) Front outside Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light This light reminds you to buckle up the front outside passenger's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front outside passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays on. This light reminds you to buckle up the front passenger's seat belt. If luggage load is placed on the front outside passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built- in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on. (d) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. D When the parking brake is applied...This light comes on for a few seconds with the ignition on even after the parking brake is released. D When the brake fluid level is low...Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases: D The brake system warning light remains on together with the "ABS" warning light. In this case, the vehicle may become harder to control or skid during hard braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind buckle up the driver's seat belt. you to D The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied with the ignition "ON". D The light does not come on even if the ignition key is turned on with the parking brake released. If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come again, it is a normal operation. CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light keep flashing and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds. 144