2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 18

(a) Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the motor switch is in the "ON" position. Have your vehicle checked at your EV service station in the following cases: D The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the motor switch is in the "ON" position. Any of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: 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. D When the parking brake is applied ...This light comes on for a few seconds when the motor switch is turned to the "ON" position even after the parking brake is released. D The light does not come on even if the motor switch is turned on with the parking brake released. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds. D When the brake fluid level is low ...CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your EV service station. D You may hear a small sound in the motor compartment after the motor is started or the brake depressed repeatedly. This is pulsating sound of the brake and it is not a malfunction. traction pedal is a pump system, D The light does not turn off even D When the hydraulic brake booster fails ...If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in poor braking performance, the warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously. after the parking brake is released while the traction motor is running. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind buckle up the driver's seat belt. you to D The warning buzzer comes on together with the warning light. In either case, this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop. D When the regenerative brake fails ...For further information, see "Brake system" on page 128 in Section 3. Once the motor switch is turned to "ON" or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. 9