1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ignition

4RUNNER (1998)
This indicator comes on when the
ignition key is turned to the ºACCº
or ºONº position. It goes off after
about 6 seconds. This means the
SRS airbags are operating properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system
monitors the airbag sensor assembly,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources.

4RUNNER (1998)
This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver
of operating problems. If either of the
following conditions occurs, this indi-
cates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when
the ignition key is turned to the
ºACCº or ºONº position, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.

4RUNNER (1998)
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1- 4
Lights, Wipers
and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals
Emergency flashers
Instrument panel light control
Interior light
Personal lights
Luggage compartment light
Ignition switch light
Windshield wipers and washer
Back window wiper and
washer
Back window defogger
Headlights and turn signals

4RUNNER (1998)
HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights:
Twist the headlight/turn signal leverknob.
Position 1ÐParking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel
lights
Position 2ÐHeadlights and all of the
above
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ºLOCKº position with the headlights
left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn
the lights off when you open the driv-
er 's door.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave thelights on for a long period whenthe engine is not running.
Daytime running light system (Cana-
da only)
The headlights turn on when the park-
ing brake is released with the engine
started, even with the light switch in
the ºOFFº position. They will not go
off until the ignition switch is turned
off.
To turn on the other exterior lights
and instrument panel lights, twist the
knob to the position 1. Under the daytime running light sys-
tem, the headlights turn on at reduced
intensity. Twist the knob to the posi-
tion 2 to turn to full intensity for driv-
ing at night.

4RUNNER (1998)
To turn on the luggage compart-
ment light, slide the switch.
The luggage compartment light switch
has the following positions:
ºONº'Keeps the light on all the time.
ºOFFº 'Turns the light off.
ºDOORº 'Turns the light on when the
back door is opened. The light goes
off when the back door is closed. Ignition switch light

4RUNNER (1998)
For easy access to the ignition
switch, the ignition switch light
comes on when the driver's door isopened.
The light remains on for some time
after driver 's door is closed.
Windshield wipers and
washer (intermittent type)

4RUNNER (1998)
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the
approximate quantity of fuel remain-
ing in the tank.
Nearly fullÐNeedle at ºFº
Nearly emptyÐNeedle at ºEº
It is a good idea to keep the tank
over 1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non- return type
needle which remains at the last indi-
cated position when the ignition switch
is turned off.
If the fuel level approaches ºEº or the
low fuel level warning light comes on,
fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the
movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel
gauge needle may fluctuate or the low
fuel level warning light may come on
earlier than usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty,
the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driv-
ing several times. If the indicator lamp
does not go off, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Engine coolant temperatur
e
gauge

4RUNNER (1998)
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the park-
ing brake is fully released. The light
should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on
while you are driving, slow down and
pull off the road. Then stop the ve-
hicle carefully. There may be a prob-
lem somewhere in the brake system.
Check the fluid level of the see-
through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has
not caused the warning light to come
on, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by
starting and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still
work adequately, drive cautiously to
your nearest dealer or shop for re-
pairs.
If the brakes are not working, have
the vehicle towed in for repairs.
(For towing information, see Part
4.)CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driv-
ing normally when the brake fluid
level is low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to
ºONº or ºSTARTº, the reminder light
and buzzer come on if the driver's
seat belt is not fastened. Unless the
driver fastens the belt, the light keeps
on flickering and the buzzer sounds
for about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is
being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving,
there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to
operate, however, until the battery is
discharged. Turn off the air condition-
ing, blower, radio, etc., and drive di-
rectly to the nearest Toyota dealer or
repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the en- gine drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil
pressure 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 immediate-
ly. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified
repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker
when the engine is idling or it may
come on briefly after a hard stop.
There is no cause for concern if it
then goes out when the engine is ac-
celerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil
level is extremely low. It is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level, and
the oil level must be checked using
the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with thewarning light onÐeven for oneblock. It may ruin the engine.