If the skid control ecu detects a malfunction, the abs, vsc and brake warning lights and the slip, downhill assist control and auto lsd indicator lights come on in accordance with the trouble area to warn the driver.
The table below indicates which lights come on when there are malfunctions in particular functions.
Light on
Light on (blinking)
Light off
Hint:
Notice:
Before releasing the parking brake lever, set chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.
Hint:
When the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning light comes on.
Hint:
If the warning lights do not illuminate, confirm whether the bulbs have burned out, and also check for can communication system dtcs, since the skid control ecu and combination meter are connected by the can communication line.
If the warning light remains on, perform relevant
troubleshooting procedures. The relevant
troubleshooting procedures are in the sections listed
in the table below.
Front stabilizer bar
Components
Removal
Remove front wheel
Remove front stabilizer link assembly lh
Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer link.
Remove front stabilizer link assembly rh
Hint:
Use the same procedures described for the lh side.
Remove front suspension member brace front lh
...
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove generator assembly
Remove the generator assembly from the vehicl ...
Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...