2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 236

'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Anti- lock brake system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti- lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: "ABS" warning light The lights come on with the ignition key turned to "ON". If the anti- lock brake system and the brake assiste system work properly, the light goes out after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either of the system malfunctions, the lights come on. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system, the brake assist system, the traction control system and/or the vehicle skid control system do/does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces. If 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. Type B D Driving on rough, gravel or snowcovered roads. D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road Type A D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differences in surface height. Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate pressure: The anti- lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respective wheels' turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in a longer stopping distance. D The light does not come on with the ignition key turned to "ON" or remainds on. 236