2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 146

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again, it is a normal operation. (k) SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the system of the airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, inflators, front, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (l) "VSC" Warning Light The light warns that when there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after about a few seconds. If the "VSC" warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied, there is no problem to continue your driving. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle: CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. In this case, the vehicle may become harder to control or skid during hard braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed. (j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light If this light comes on when switch is turned on (at the position 2), it indicates that of the tail lights are burned the headlight position 1 or one or more out. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position or remains on. driving. D The "VSC" warning light does not come on after the ignition is turned to on. D The "VSC" warning light is left on after the ignition is turned to on. D The light comes on or flashes while D The "VSC" warning light comes on while driving OFF" switch. without pushing "VSC If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. 146