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Effective way to press the ABSº brake 
pedal: When the anti-lock brake system
function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. 
In this situation, to let the anti-lock  brake
system  work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pumpthe brake. This will result in reduced 
braking performance.
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the 
anti-lock  brake system may indicate haz- ardous road surface conditions. Althoughthe anti-lock brake system assists in pro- 
viding  vehicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care, because the anti- 
lock brake system cannot overcome the 
laws of physics that act on your vehicle:   Braking capab ility is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
  Even though the anti-lock brake sys-
tem is operating, a driver cannot main- tain full control on certain slippery road
surfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.
  Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The 
anti-lock  brake system cannot elimi- 
nate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction. Always maintain a safe distance from the 
vehicle in 
front of you. Compared with ve-
hicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake 
system,  your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:   Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov- 
ered roads.
  Driving with tire chains installed.
  Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.
CAUTION!
Do not use tires other than the 
manufacturer 's  designated tires, and
do not mix tires or wheels of different 
sizes. You may prevent the antilockbrake system from operating at fulleffictiveness.
Vehicles with rear differential lock sys- temÐ 
The  anti-lock brake system does not op- 
erate when the rear differential is locked. 
It is normal operation for the ABSº warn- 
ing light to be on at this time.Type A
Type B   
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ABSº warning light 
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ONº position. After about
3 seconds, the light will go off. 
If any 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.   The light does not come on as de- 
scribed above, or remains on.
  The light comes on while driving.
Vehicles with rear differential lock sys- temÐ   The light comes on while driving with 
the rear differential unlocked.
  The light does not come on with the 
rear differential locked.
  The system comes into operation with
the rear differential locked. Even if the anti-lock brake system 
should
fail,  the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. However, when the `ABS'' 
warning light is on (and the brake system 
warning light is off),  the  anti-lock brake 
system is not assisting brake perfor-mance so that the wheels can lock-up 
during sudden braking or braking  on  slip-
pery road surfaces. Have your vehicle 
checked by  your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible
The brake pads wear limit indicators 
on your disc brakes give a warning 
noise w hen 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.
Brake pad wear limit indicators