1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER light

4RUNNER (1998)
To adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lights, turn the knob. Interior light
To turn on the interior light, slide
the switch.
The interior light switch has the fol-
lowing positions:

4RUNNER (1998)
ºONº'Keeps the light on all the time.
ºOFFº 'Turns the light off.
ºDOORº 'Turns the light on when any
of the side door is opened. The light
goes off when all the side door is
closed. Personal lights
To turn on the personal light, push
the switch. To turn the lights off,
push the switch once again.
Luggage compartment light

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)
To defog or defrost the back win-
dow, push the switch.
The key must be in the ºONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of
the back window will quickly clear the
surface. An indicator light will illumi-
nate to indicate the defogger is oper-
ating.
Push the switch once again to turn
the defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off
after the defoggers have operated
about 15 minutes. Make sure you turn the defogger off
when the window is clear. Leaving the
defogger on for a long time could
cause the battery to discharge, espe-
cially during stop- and- go driving. The
defogger is not designed for drying
rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from be-
ing discharged, turn the switchon when the engine is running.
When cleaning the inside of the
back window, be careful not toscratch or damage the heaterwires.

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)
(i) Take vehicle to
To y o t ad ealer
immediately.
(h) Close all doors.
If the indicator or Do this.
buzzer comes on...
(g) Take vehicle to
(type A) Toyota dealer.
(j) Light reminder Turn off lights.
buzzer
(k) Key reminder Remove key. buzzer

(type B)

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.