Toyota 4Runner dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota 4Runner owner's manual, 2010 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2025 to 2026 4Runner 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 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 coolant temperature 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 electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission 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) (if equipped); 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.
Stop & Start cancel indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) 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: (If equipped) 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) (If equipped) 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.
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 coolant temperature 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 parking brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission 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) (if equipped); 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. | |
| Stop & Start cancel indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system. | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | (if equipped) 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 | (If equipped) 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. | |
| 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) (If equipped) 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: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual; 2026 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2014 to 2024 4Runner warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*4 Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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 too 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: Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission 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; The front passenger occupant classification system; 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: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system; (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes rapidly) Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Center differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes continuously).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Multi-terrain Select indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Unengaged Park warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
KDSS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in KDSS; (Flashes) Automatic running boards.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a door is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the parking brake is engaged.
What to do: Release the parking brake.
PCS warning light
Check soon
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (PreCollision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 488) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Amber).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
LDA indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LDA; When “LDA Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, wait for a little while, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and warning light comes on flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the spare tire) to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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RCTA OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
BSM OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*4 Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. | |
| 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 too low. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door is not fully closed. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Indicates that the parking brake is engaged. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system; (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Multi-terrain Select indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system. | |
| Power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system. | |
| Unengaged Park warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism. | |
| KDSS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in KDSS; (Flashes) Automatic running boards. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber | When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (PreCollision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 488) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Amber). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA; When “LDA Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, wait for a little while, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and warning light comes on flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the spare tire) to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. | |
| RCTA OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc. | |
| BSM OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system. | |
| Four-wheel drive indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes rapidly) Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Center differential lock indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system; (Flashes continuously). | |
| Seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning. |
Source: 2014 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual; 2015 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual; 2016 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2012 to 2013 4Runner warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system.
What to do: If it flashes, slow down and get the car checked straight away. If it is steady, check the fuel cap is tight, then have the code read. An OBD2 scanner reads it in a minute.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system (Flashes).
What to do: Drive carefully, leave extra stopping distance and have it checked soon. If the red brake light is also on, stop driving.
Cruise control indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
Rear differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Four-wheel drive indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Center differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes continuously).
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Multi-terrain Select indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed. Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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. | |
| 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 too low. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed. Low fuel level warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system (Flashes). | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Multi-terrain Select indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system. | |
| Cruise control indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Four-wheel drive indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Center differential lock indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system (Flashes continuously). |
Source: 2012 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2011 4Runner warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system.
What to do: If it flashes, slow down and get the car checked straight away. If it is steady, check the fuel cap is tight, then have the code read. An OBD2 scanner reads it in a minute.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC (TRC) system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Unengaged Park warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
KDSS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in KDSS.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed.
What to do: Stop and close every door firmly.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system This light also 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. | |
| 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 too low. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC (TRC) system; The active traction control system; The AUTO LSD system; The downhill assist control system; The hill-start assist control system; or The Crawl Control system. | |
| Power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system. | |
| Unengaged Park warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park” mechanism. | |
| KDSS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in KDSS. |
Source: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota 4Runner Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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