Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators; Luggage Stowage Precautions - Toyota 4Runner 1996 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.
When the light is on with the rear differen-
tial locked, it indicates the anti-lock brake
system will not operate.
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.
D The light does not come on as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
D The light comes on while driving with
the rear differential unlocked.
D The light does not come on with the
rear differential locked.
D The light comes on while driving.
Even if the anti-lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. Have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Brake pad wear limit indicators

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.
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Luggage stowage precautions

When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-
hicle, observe the following:
D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage
compartment when at all possible. Be
sure all items are secured in place.
D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
D For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION
!
D To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during brak-
ing, do not stack anything in the
luggage compartment higher than
the seatbacks. Keep luggage or
packages low, as close to the floor
as possible.
D Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is not de-
signed
for
passengers.
should ride in their seats with their
seat
belts
properly
Otherwise, they are much more
likely to suffer serious bodily inju-
ry, in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
They
fastened.
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