2007 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 568

(a) Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition switch is set at ON. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. (b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer act as a reminder to buckle up the driver's seat belt. Once the ignition switch is set at ON or engine 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 continues flashing and the buzzer sounds for about 6 seconds. If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h (9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 seconds. Even if the vehicle speed drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the buzzer will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer, fasten the seat belt. If the buzzer still sounds, make sure the front passenger's seat belt is fastened. CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. D When the parking brake is applied...This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is set at ON even after the parking brake is released. If the vehicle speed rises above 5 km/h (3 mph) with the parking brake applied for 1 seconds or more, a buzzer sounds. D The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running. In this case, 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 brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases: D The brake system warning light remains on together with the "ABS" warning light. In this case, not only the anti−lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking. D The light does not come on even if the parking brake is applied when the ignition switch is set at ON. D The light does not come on even if the ignition switch is set at ON with the parking brake released. 148