2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 160

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the engine switch is in the "ON" position. CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. (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 engine switch is turned to the "ON" or "START" position, the reminder light flashes if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light continues flashing. If the vehicle speed rises above 20 km/h (12 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the buzzer will sound for 30 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds. Even if the vehicle speed drops below 20 km/h (12 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. D When the parking brake is applied...This light comes on for a few seconds when the engine switch is turned to the "ON" position even after the parking brake is released. 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 engine switch is in the "ON" position. D The light does not come on even if the engine is turned to the "ON" position with the parking brake released. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. 132 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)