2012 TOYOTA DYNA 100/150 Brake

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS77
(g) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position. If
the anti−lock brake system works properly,
the light turns off after a few seconds.
Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the
light comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake systemdoes not operate,
but the brake system stilloperates con-
ventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake systemdoes not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions oc-
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-
where in the components monitored by
the warning light system. Contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional, as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
DThe light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position, or the light remains on.
DThe light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
(h) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bag and driver ’s seat belt pretensioner
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, airbag sensor,
driver ’s seat belt pretensioner assembly,
inflator, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, as soon
as possible to service the vehicle.
DThe light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position or remains on for more than
6 seconds or flashes.
DThe light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.
(i) DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Sys-
tem Indicator Light
If the deposit builds up in the filter, the
indicator light on the instrument cluster
will come on when the engine switch is
turned on. The deposit built up in the filter
needs to be regenerated. For details, see
“DPF system” onpage 118 in Section 2.
If you do not perform regeneration and
continue to drive for a while with the indi-
cator light on, the light will begin to flash.
CAUTION
Continuing to drive with the light
flashing will cause the malfunction in-
dicator light to come on. In this
event, damage may be caused to the
vehicle or an accident may occur. If
the malfunction indicator light comes
on, have your vehicle checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
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(j) Timing Belt Replacement Warning
Light
This light will come on every time when
the trip amount gets between 140000 km
and 150000 km in kilometer reading or
90000 miles in mile reading to indicate
that the timing belt should be replaced.
When it comes on, have the belt replaced
and the warning light reset by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
NOTICE
Continued driving without having the
belt replaced will result in a broken
belt and engine damage.
(k) Fuel Filter Warning Light
The light warns you that the amount of
accumulated water in the fuel filter has
reached the specified level.
If it comes on, drain the water immediate-
ly. (See page 200 in Section 7−2for
instructions for how to drain the water.)
NOTICE
Never drive the vehicle with the warn-
ing light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter
will damage the fuel injection pump.
(l) Engine Oil Change Reminder Light
This light comes on to remind you to
change the engine oil and oil filter.
If the light comes on, change the engine
oil and oil filter at your earliest conve-
nience. For detailed information, see “Oil
maintenance managementsystem” on
page 70 in this Section.(m) Light Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer will sound if the driver ’s door
is opened while the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position with the
headlight switch on. Removing the key will
not stop the buzzer as long as the head-
light switch is on.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
The SRS warning light should come on.
It goes off after about 6 seconds.
3. Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the SRS warning light should
come on. The “ABS” warning light goes
off after a few seconds. The engine oil
change reminder light goes off after
about 5 seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
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ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE79
Section 1−6
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
DEngine (ignition) switch 80.............................
DManual transmission 81................................
DParking brake 82......................................
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“START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the “ON” position when
released.
For starting tips, see page 131 in Section
3.
“ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on. Before starting, glow plugs on and
engine preheated.
This is the normal driving position.
“ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the key
from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
It is not a malfunction if the needles on
all meters and gauges move slightly when
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON” or “START” position.
CAUTION
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not
running. The battery will discharge.
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Engine (ignition) switch

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The shift pattern is conventional as
shown above.
On some models, the buzzer will sound
when you shift the gear into “R” (reverse).
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not
rest your foot on the pedal while driving,
because it will cause clutch trouble. Do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
when stopped on an uphill grade—use the
parking brake.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
cessive engine wear and high fuel
consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
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gear km/h (mph)
1 28 (17)
2 53 (33)
3 90 (56)
4 127 (79)Dyna 150


gear km/h (mph)
1 28 (17)
2 52 (32)
3 84 (52)
4 121 (75)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.

: See “Model code” on page vi in the
beginning of this manual if you are not
sure of your vehicle model.
Good driving practice
DIf it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
DWhen towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
NOTICE
zDo not use any gears other than
first gear when starting off and
moving forward. Doing so may dam-
age the clutch.
zMake sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.
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When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-
ing power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly (1),
press the lock release button (2), and low-
er (3).
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
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Parking brake

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA11 5
Section 2
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
DBreak−in period 116...................................
DFuel 116..............................................
DOperation in foreign countries 118.......................
DDPF system 118.......................................
DEngine exhaust cautions 122...........................
DFacts about engine oil consumption 123.................
DBrake system 124.....................................
DBrake pad wear indicators 127..........................
DLuggage stowage precautions 127......................
DLimited−slip differential 128.............................
DYour Toyota’s identification 128.........................
DSuspension and chassis 130............................
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Manual regeneration switch
With the DPF system manual regenera-
tion switch—
To start manual regeneration:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place with
the engine running.
Make sure that there are no flammable
materials near the exhaust pipe.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral
and apply the parking brake.
3. Push the manual regeneration
switch.
The DPF system indicator light and the
indicator light on the switch will change
from solid or rapid flashing to slow flash-
ing. The engine idle speed will increase.
In 15 to 40

minutes, manual regeneration
will be completed and the lights will go
off. The engine idle speed will be reduced.

: Differs in accordance with the outside
temperature.
Do not depress the accelerator or clutch
pedal after pressing the DPFsystem
manual regeneration switch. Doing so will
stop manual regeneration. If manual re-
generation is stopped, perform manual re-
generation again as soon as possible.
If the engine and exhaustsystem are hot,
such as after driving, manual regeneration
will take less time.
CAUTION
DBe careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust system and stay away from
exhaust gases. During regeneration,
the exhaust gases become hotter
than usual. Never leave flammable
items near the exhaust system.
DDo not drive, idle or park your ve-
hicle over anything that might burn
easily such as grass, leaves, paper
or rags.
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