Toyota 1997 Tercel, Owner'S Manual

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“ABS” warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. After about
3 seconds, the light will go off.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
Even if the anti-lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. However, when the “ABS”
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti-lock brake
system is not assisting brake perfor-
mance so that the wheel can lock-up dur-
ing sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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 Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-
hicle, observe the following:
Put luggage in the trunk when at all pos-
sible. Be sure all items are secured in
place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during brak-
ing, do not stack anything in the en-
larged trunk room. Keep luggage or
packages low, as close to the floor
as possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in the
enlarged trunk room. It is not de-
signed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened. Other-
wise, they are much more likely to
suffer serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
CAUTION
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Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions