2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER warning light

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
nInitializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tires with the tire inflat
ion pressure adjusted to the specified
level.
nIf you press the tire pressure reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t
he tire inflation pressure to the speci−
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
nWhen the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be comp leted in a few minutes. However, in the follow−
ing cases, the settings have not b
een recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
lWhen operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the warning
light does not flash 3 times and t
he setting message does not appear
on the multi−information display.
lAfter carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn−
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20
minutes.
nRoutine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe
s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make su re to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.

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4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
n Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately
if a tire bursts or if
sudden air leakage occurs.
n When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han−
dling characteristics, which may le
ad to fatal or injury accidents.
lDo not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or tread−
wear.
lDo not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
lDo not mix radial, bias−belted, or bias−ply tires.
lDo not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
lDo not use tire that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know they were used previously.
n When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not press the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the spec
ified level. Otherwise, the tire pres−
sure warning light may not come on ev en if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire
inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
n Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
n To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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When trouble arises
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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. C ontinuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys−
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
Low brake fluid
Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

450 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi−
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally
and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
The emission control system;
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
The front passenger occupant classification system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system.

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When trouble arises
451 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
ABS warning light
Malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system.
Precollision system warning light (if equipped)
Malfunction in the pre−collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details Correction procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
A door is not fully closed.
Check that all doors are
closed.

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Warning lightWarning light/Details Correction procedure
Driver ’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the cen−
ter cluster)Front passenger ’s seat
belt reminder light (warn
ing buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen−
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation
pressure.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system.Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Unengaged “Park” warn
ing light
The transmission “Park”
mechanism is not
engaged.Shift four−wheel drive con−
trol out of “N”. (
P. 190)

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When trouble arises
453 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver ’s and front passenger ’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver ’s and front passenger ’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that
his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle had reached a speed
of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/Details Correction procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0
L, 3.3 Imp. gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc−
tion.
Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes−
sage displayed on the multi−
information display.

454 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
nIf the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com−
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
nFront passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
lIf luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen−
ger is not sitting in the seat.
lIf a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen−
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
nSRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
lThe airbag sensor assembly
lFront airbag sensors
lThe curtain shield airbag sensors
lThe side and curtain shield airbag sensors
lThe seat belt buckle switches
lThe driver ’s seat position sensor
lThe inflators
lThe interconnecting wiring and power sources
lThe front passenger occupant classification ECU
l“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
lThe seatbelt pretensioners
lThe roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light
nChanging the engine oil
l
Make sure to reset oil change system