1997 Toyota Previa Owners Manual - Page 79

(f) 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, hove your vehicle checked/ repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (g) 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 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. (h) "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. (i) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until the front, sliding and back doors are completely closed. (j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light (All/ Trac-4WD models with an automatic transmission) This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high. If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in "P". With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off, call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 73