2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 138

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) (a) Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. (b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer act as a reminder to buckle up the driver's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON", the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light continues flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front Passenger's Reminder Light Seat Belt CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. D When the parking brake is applied...This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position even after the parking brake is released. If the vehicles speed rises above 5 km/h (3 mph) with the parking brake applied, a buzzer sounds. D The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running. In this case, the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop. D When the brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases: The light acts as a reminder to have the front passenger buckle up the seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight, the reminder light may flash. (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. D The brake system warning light remains on together with the "ABS" warning light. In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking. D The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. D The light does not come on even if the ignition key is turned on with the parking brake released. 138 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)