2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 140

Brake pad wear limit indicators 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 EV service station as soon as possible to service the vehicle. CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your EV service station. In this case, not only the anti-lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking. Either of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: D The light does not come on when the motor switch is turned to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light comes on while you are driving. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. D The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the motor switch is turned to the "ON" position. It is normal if it turns off after a while. 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 Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it turns off after a few seconds. 131