2000 Toyota Echo Owners Manual - Page 131

ECHO_U Anti- lock brake system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti- lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: "ABS" warning light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the antilock brake system works properly, the light goes out after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. Type A SU21003 D Driving on rough, gravel or snowcovered roads. D Driving with tire chains installed. D Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road. D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differences in surface height. Install all 4 tire of specified size at designated pressure: The anti- lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respective wheels' turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fall to detect the accurate turning speed, resulting in a longer stopping distance. Type B When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. SU21002 2000 ECHO (OM52411U) 139