Engine temperature warning light
Stop safely
What it means
The engine is overheating, or the coolant is low. Driving on can warp the cylinder head.
What to do
Pull over and switch off. Do not open the radiator cap while hot. Once cool, check the coolant level and look for leaks.
Colours you may see
- Red stop safely and check now
How the manuals describe it
“The warning light appears: When the temperature of the engine coolant is extremely high. If your vehicle overheats, refer to More Details.”
“Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases.”
“When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the high temperature warning light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates that the high temperature sensor in the engine coolant system is operational. CAUTION. If the high temperature warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the engine temperature is extremely high.”
“Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is overheating.”
Cars with this light
Lexus
- CT2011 to 2017
- ES2010 to 2025
- ES Hybrid2014 to 2026
- GX2010 to 2026
- IS2010 to 2026
- LC2018 to 2026
- LC Convertible2023
- LC Hybrid2023 to 2024
- LFA2012
- LS2010 to 2026
- LS Hybrid2010 to 2025
- LX2011 to 2026
- LX Hybrid2025 to 2026
- NX2015 to 2021
- NX Hybrid2015 to 2021
- RC2015 to 2025
- RC F2020 to 2025
- RX2010 to 2026
- RX Hybrid2010 to 2026
- RX Plug-in Hybrid2024 to 2026
- TX2024 to 2026
- TX Hybrid2024 to 2026
- UX2019 to 2020
- UX Hybrid2019 to 2026
Toyota
- 4Runner2010 to 2026
- 4Runner Hybrid2026
- 862017 to 2020
- Camry Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Corolla2010 to 2026
- Corolla Cross2022 to 2026
- Corolla Cross Hybrid2023 to 2026
- Corolla Hatchback2019 to 2026
- Corolla Hybrid2020 to 2026
- Crown2023 to 2026
- Crown Signia2026
- GR Corolla2023 to 2026
- GR862022 to 2026
- Grand Highlander2024 to 2026
- Grand Highlander Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Highlander2010 to 2026
- Highlander Hybrid2010 to 2026
- Land Cruiser2024 to 2026
- Mirai2019 to 2026
- Prius2010 to 2026
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid2012 to 2026
- Prius Prime2017 to 2024
- Prius v2012 to 2018
- RAV42010 to 2025
- RAV4 Hybrid2016 to 2026
- RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid2026
- RAV4 Prime2021 to 2025
- Sequoia2010 to 2024
- Sienna2010 to 2024
- Tacoma2010 to 2026
- Tacoma Hybrid2024 to 2026
- Tundra2010 to 2026
- Tundra Hybrid2022 to 2026
- Venza Hybrid2021 to 2024
- Yaris Hatchback2010 to 2019
- Yaris Sedan2010 to 2012