Toyota Avalon 2003 Operating Manual page 118

CAUTION
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
D
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.
D
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.
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(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or
"START", the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light keep flashing and the buzz-
er sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Outside Passenger's Seat Belt
Reminder Light
This light reminds you to buckle up the
front outside passenger's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or
"START", the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front outside passen-
ger seat and does not fasten the seat
belt. Unless the front outside passenger
fastens the belt, the light stays on. This
light reminds you to buckle up the front
outside passenger's seat belt.
If luggage load is placed on the front
outside passenger seat, depending on its
weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built–in sensors in the seat cushion may
detect the pressure, causing the reminder
light to come on.
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
you to discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.