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(i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (ve-
hicles with automatic transmission)
This light warns that the transmission
"Park" mechanism is not engaged. If the
front drive control lever is in the "N" posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the "P"
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
front drive control lever out of "N",
or the vehicle can move.
(j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem-
perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in "P". With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (Canada)
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter 7- 3.)
(l) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver's door
is opened while the ignition switch is
turned to the "LOCK" position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver's door with
the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK"
position.
'98 Tacoma (U)
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS (except the low fuel level warning
light and low windshield washer fluid
level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to "ACC".
The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 se-
conds.
3. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do
not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept
the
SRS airbag
warning
should come on. The "ABS" warning
light goes off after a few seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit
is
in need of
repair.
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
light
Have it
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