2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 79

01MY MR2(U) L/O 0008 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 (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the anti- lock brake system works properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the light comes on again. 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. 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. 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. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" on page 68 in this section for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on page 18 in Section 1-2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on-even for one block. It may ruin the engine. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light comes on while you are driving. 72 2001 MR2 (OM17482U)