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1232. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi- 
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning  
light ( P. 566)
*1
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 568)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Charging system  
warning light ( P. 566)
*4
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator light ( P. 568)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Low engine oil pressure  
warning light ( P. 566)
*4
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light  
( P. 568)
*1, 3
(Flashes or  
illuminates)
Malfunction indicator  
lamp ( P. 567)
*4
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock  
indicator light ( P. 568)
*1
SRS warning light  
( P. 567)
*1
(Flashes or  
illuminates) 
(if equipped)
Fuel system warning  
light ( P. 569)
*1
ABS warning light  
( P. 567)
*1, 2, 5
(Flashes or  
illuminates) 
(if equipped)
Brake Override System  
warning light ( P. 569)
*1
(if equipped)
Power steering system  
warning light ( P. 567)
*1
(Flashes or  
illuminates) 
(if equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 569) 
     
        
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4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Do-it-yourself  ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the 
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition  
( P. 494)
•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant/ 
intercooler  
coolant  
(if equipped) level 
( P. 492)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high 
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non- 
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology 
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level  
( P. 489)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P.  5 2 0 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs  
( P. 525)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi- 
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver•Wrench
Radiator, 
condenser and  
intercooler  
(if equipped) 
( P. 493)
Tire inflation  
pressure  
( P. 510)
• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid  
( P. 498)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win- 
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid) 
     
        
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5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If  a war ning light tur ns on or a warning  
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights 
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then 
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle 
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) 
Indicates: 
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system 
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel 
engine)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*1 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning 
buzzer)*1, 2 (if equipped)  
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This 
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light 
goes off.) 
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
     
        
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