Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 407

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
"ABS" warning light
Vehicles without VSC+ system—
Vehicles without smart entry and start sys-
tem—The light comes on when the engine
switch is set at the "ON" position. If the
anti−lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
Vehicles with smart entry
system—The light comes on when the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch is set at
IGNITION ON mode. If the anti−lock brake
system works properly, the light turns off
after a few seconds. Thereafter, if the
system malfunctions, the light comes on
again.
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
but the brake system still operates con-
ventionally.
When the "ABS" warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If the "ABS" warning light comes on,
"Check ABS system" appears on the mul-
ti−information display. Depending on the
conditions a warning tone may sound.
RAV4_EE
If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the components moni-
tored by the warning light system. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, as soon as pos-
sible to service the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart entry and start
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system—The light does not come on
when the engine switch is set at the
"ON" position, or remains on.
Vehicles with smart entry and start
system—The light does not come on
when the "ENGINE
switch is set at IGNITION ON mode,
or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
D
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
and start
If the "ABS" warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another
equipped professional.
In this case, not only the anti−lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
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START STOP"
CAUTION
duly qualified and
Finish