Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 175

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(a) Brake System Warning Light and
buzzer
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the "ON" posi-
tion.
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When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position even after the parking brake
is released.
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When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
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When the hydraulic brake booster
fails (with the vehicle stability con-
trol system)...
If the hydraulic booster causes a problem
resulting in poor braking performance, the
warning light comes on and buzzer sounds
continuously.
Have your vehicle checked
Toyota dealer in the following case:
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The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the "ON" position.
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The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned on with the park-
ing brake released.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
Without the vehicle stability control
system—
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
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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. De-
press the brake pedal firmly and
bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
at your
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The brake system warning light re-
mains 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 un-
stable during braking.
With the vehicle stability control sys-
tem—
If any of the following conditions oc-
curs, immediately stop your vehicle at
a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
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The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
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The warning buzzer comes on to-
gether with the warning light.
In either case, this can indicate that
the brakes may not work properly
and your stopping distance will be-
come longer. Depress
pedal firmly and bring the vehicle
to an immediate stop.
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The brake system warning light re-
mains on together with the "ABS"
warning light.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)
the brake
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