1998 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 73

(c) Front Passenger's minder Light Seat Belt Re- NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. (f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp cases. comes on in the following The light remind you to buckle up the driver's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and the front passenger's seat belt is not pulled out. Unless the front passenger starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light keeps flashing. If luggage load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built- in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on. (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. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1- 5 for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) c. 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. (g) "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 a few seconds, the light will go off. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on-even for one block. It may ruin the engine. 73