2000 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 169

SOLARA_U Brake pad wear limit indicators If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again, it is a normal operation. DRUM- IN- DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (coupe with 1MZ- FE engine and convertible) Your vehicle has a drum- in- disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding- down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding- down. 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 Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary. Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle, observe the following: D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk 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 fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight. CAUTION D To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during do not stack anything in larged trunk. Keep luggage ages low, as close to the possible. braking, the enor packfloor as 2000 MY CAMRY SOLARA (OM33523U) 169