Toyota 4Runner Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid owner's manual, 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2026 4Runner Hybrid warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is overheating.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Driving assist information indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert); When towing another vehicle.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive driving assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Cruise control indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
What to do: Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; Drive-Start Control is operating; Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Brake hold operated indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) or (Flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally.
What to do: Release the parking brake before driving. If it flashes or will not release, see a dealer.
Center differential lock indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the center differential lock system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
High speed four-wheel drive indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.8 gal. (10.8 L, 2.3 Imp. gal.) or less or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Trailer brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is overheating. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light (warning | Red | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (Flashes) or (Flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally. | |
| Trailer brake warning light | Red* | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The parking brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert). | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| Driving assist information indicator | Amber* | 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); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert); When towing another vehicle. | |
| PDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive driving assist). | |
| Dynamic radar cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control. | |
| Cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control. | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped). | |
| Inappropriate pedal operation warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating. | |
| High speed four-wheel drive indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.8 gal. (10.8 L, 2.3 Imp. gal.) or less or less. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Center differential lock indicator | Green* | (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the center differential lock system. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator | Green* | (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system. | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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