Brake System - Toyota KUN26L-P series Owner's Manual

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see "Checking the engine oil level" on
page 230.

Brake system

This brake system is a hydraulic system
with two separate sub−systems. If either
sub−system should fail, the other will still
work. However, the pedal will be harder to
press, and your stopping distance will in-
crease. Also, the brake system warning
light may come on.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with only a
single brake system.
brakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
power−assist the brakes. If the engine
should quit while you are driving, you can
bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
pedal pressure. There is enough reserved
vacuum for one or two stops–but no more!
Do not pump the brake pedal if the
D
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your reserved vacu-
um.
Even if the power assist is com-
D
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the
pedal hard, much harder than nor-
Have your mal. And your braking distance will
increase.
ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(some models)
The anti−lock brake system is designed
to automatically help prevent lock−up of
the wheels during a sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
assists in providing directional stability
and steering performance of the vehicle
under these circumstances.
CAUTION
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