2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 211

'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved vacuum. It is not a malfunction that the brake system warning light may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the brake system warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds. You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction. ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with "ABS" warning light) The anti- lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock- up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances. Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti- lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti- lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will result in reduced braking performance. The anti- lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than normal. And your braking distance will increase. BRAKE BOOSTER (with vehicle stability control system) The brake booster uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power- assist the brakes. If the brake booster fails during driving, the brake system warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously. In this case, the brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop your vehicle and contact your Toyota dealer. CAUTION D Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your brake fluid pressure reserve. D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than normal. And your braking distance will increase. 211 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)