2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 105

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on with the ignition key turned to the "ON" position. If the anti − lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on again. 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 the vehicle skid control system do 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 braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. 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. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on-even for one block. It may ruin the engine. (f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. comes on in the following D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light comes on while you are driving. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" on page 100 in Section 1−5 for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on page 31 in Section 1−2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U) 105