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“BRAKE” System Warning Light
The regular braking system is a split system designed so that one
part will provide some braking if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure
in the other part of the system. The system has a “BRAKE” system
warning light located on the instrument panel.
For a bulb check, the “BRAKE” light should come on when the
engine control switch is turned “ON” and the engine is not running. To
serve as a reminder, the light should stay on when the parking brake is
not fully released, and the engine control switch is on. Have the
system repaired if the light does not come on when it should. If this
warning light does not go away, brake inspection and maintenance
should be performed. The brake fluid level must be checked regularly.
Detach the inspection cover from the left side of the meter panel by
hand. Check that the fluid level in the reserve tank is between the MAX
line and the ADD line. Rock the vehicle if it is difficult to determine the
brake fluid's level. If the brake fluid has fallen below the ADD line,
open the cap and top up with DOT3. At this time, do not top up if the
brake fluid exceeds the MAX line. In addition, after topping up, close
the cap securely. See the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 5 for
other brake checks.
If the Anti-lock brake system malfunctions, the ABS malfunction
w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d t h e “ B R A K E ” s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e o n
s i m u l t a n e o u s l y . R e f e r t o “ A N T I - L O C K B R A K E S Y S T E M ( A B S )
Malfunction Warning Light” on page 2-37.
BRAKE
Glow Plug Indicator Light
Your diesel engine has a special starting system. Small heating
elements, called “glow plugs,” preheat the engine combustion
chambers to improve cold starting.
This light is designed to come on when the engine control switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and go off when the glow plugs are heated
enough. You should start the engine when this light goes out.
Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Light
Monitors operation of your electronic emission control system.
If the light flashes on while driving, it indicates that the engine
electronic emission control system may be malfunctioning. You should take
your vehicle in for servicing soon. When this light is on, avoid driving in a
manner that would apply load to the engine, such as accelerating hard.
Engine Alarm (Shutdown) Warning Light
This light will come on when the engine alarm and automatic
shutdown is active.
Refer to "ENGINE ALARM AND AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN" on page
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