1998 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 124

Brake pad wear limit indicators D The light does not come on as described above, or remains on. Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: D The light comes on while driving. Even if the anti- lock brake system should fail, the brake system will still operate conventionally. But when the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), anti- lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked by your EV service station as soon as possible. D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. D Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance. D For better power saving, do not carry unneeded weight. CAUTION The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your EV service station as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary. D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as possible. D Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a collision. 116