1997 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 77

(e) 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. (f) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti−lock brake system. If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. After about 3 seconds, the light will go off. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti−lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock−up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (g) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are completely closed. (h) SRS Airbag 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 airbag system is operating properly. The warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, 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. S The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position or remains on. S The light comes on while driving. (i) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1−5 for instructions.) b. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case b, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (j) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. (k) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch and the headlight switch left on. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the side doors or back door. The open door warning light should come on. 3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go off. 4. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". The SRS airbag warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds. 75