Toyota dashboard symbols and meanings

The 42 warning lights and indicators used across 47 Toyota models, from the owner's manuals. Pick your model for its exact list, or find the shape below.

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Red lights: stop safely and check now

Brake system warning light
Either the parking brake is on, the brake fluid is low, or the brake system has a fault..
On all Toyota models we cover
Battery / charging system light
The charging system is not keeping the battery charged.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 40 more
Power steering warning light
Power steering has a fault.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 39 more
Oil pressure warning light
Oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, C-HR and 36 more
Engine temperature warning light
The engine is overheating, or the coolant is low.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Camry Hybrid, Corolla and 31 more
Parking brake light
The parking brake is on.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 31 more
Door open light
A door, or sometimes the hood or trunk, is not fully closed..
On 4Runner, 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid and 19 more
Hybrid / EV system warning light
The hybrid or electric drive system has a fault..
On Prius v

Amber lights: get it checked soon

Check engine light
The engine computer found a fault in the engine, fuel or emissions system.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 40 more
Airbag (SRS) warning light
The airbag system has a fault, so the airbags may not go off in a crash..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 40 more
ABS warning light
The anti-lock brake system has a fault.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 39 more
Stability / traction control light
Flashing means the system is working right now to stop a skid.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 39 more
Pre-collision / forward collision light
The collision warning or automatic emergency braking system is off or unavailable..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 37 more
Tire pressure (TPMS) light
One or more tires is well below the right pressure.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 37 more
Low fuel light
The fuel tank is nearly empty, usually with about 30 to 50 miles left..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, C-HR, Camry and 34 more
Lane departure / lane assist light
Shows the state of the lane keeping system.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 33 more
Parking sensor light
The parking sensors are on, switched off, or dirty..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 29 more
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light
When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X and 28 more
Cruise control indicator
Cruise control is on or set..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X and 26 more
Driving assist information indicator
Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates any of the following systems are malfunctioning, disabled, or turned off.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert); When towing another vehicle.
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X and 19 more
PDA indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive driving assist).
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X and 19 more
Master warning light (exclamation mark)
A message about a problem is showing on the dashboard display.
On 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla iM and 16 more
Blind spot monitor light
The blind spot monitor is off or not available..
On 4Runner, C-HR, Camry, GR86, Highlander and 9 more
Stop & Start cancel indicator
(Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
On 4Runner, Corolla Cross, Grand Highlander, Highlander, RAV4 and 2 more
Pop Up Hood warning light
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated; The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated. Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system.
On Crown, Crown Signia, Mirai
Maintenance required light
A scheduled service is due, based on time or mileage.
On Prius v, Tacoma, Yaris Hatchback
Air suspension malfunction indicator
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the air suspension system.
On Sequoia, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid
Low washer fluid light
The windshield washer fluid is low..
On Sienna, Tacoma, Yaris Hatchback
Fluid warning light
Low level of washer fluid. Fill the tank.
On Camry, Sienna
Automatic high beam light
Automatic high beam is switched on and will switch between high and low beam by itself..
On Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid
Fluid level warning light
Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank.
On Matrix, Venza
QSRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretension ers, airbags,…
On Prius, Prius Prime
Driving assist warning light
Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; RCD (Rear Camera Detection)*; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert); Safe Exit Assist; EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System); Driver break suggestion.
On RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Driver Monitor warning light
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function.
On RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Brake Override System warning light
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.; Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*2 Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases.
On Sienna, Tacoma
Transmission warning light
The transmission is overheating or has a fault..
On GR86
Low engine oil level light
The engine oil level is low, or an oil change is due, depending on the car..
On Sienna

Green lights: a system is on

Seat belt reminder light
A seat belt is not fastened, for the driver or a passenger..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, 86, Avalon, bZ and 41 more
Brake hold / auto hold light
Brake hold is switched on or is holding the car at a stop so you can take your foot off the brake..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Avalon, bZ, bZ Woodland and 31 more
4WD / AWD light
Shows which drive mode is selected, or warns of a fault in the 4WD/AWD system if amber..
On 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna and 5 more
Headlight / low beam indicator
The headlights or parking lights are on..
On 86, Avalon, GR86, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius v and 1 more

Blue lights: high beams on

High beam indicator
The high beams are on..
On Sienna, Venza, Yaris Hatchback

Toyota dashboard symbols and meanings

Pick your model

Red lights: stop safely and check now

Amber lights: get it checked soon

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

Driving assist information indicator

PDA indicator

Stop & Start cancel indicator

Pop Up Hood warning light

Air suspension malfunction indicator

Fluid warning light

Fluid level warning light

QSRS warning light

Driving assist warning light

Driver Monitor warning light

Brake Override System warning light

Green lights: a system is on

Blue lights: high beams on