Toyota 86 dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota 86 owner's manual, 2017 to 2020. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2017 to 2020 86 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: 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. (Flashes or illuminates in red).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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High engine coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.
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 electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; 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 seat belt pretensioner system; The front passenger occupant classification 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; The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Electric power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
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.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
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 or the trunk is not fully closed. (Comes on in yellow) Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.
Belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
| 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. (Flashes or illuminates in red). | |
| High engine coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. (Comes on in yellow) Low fuel level warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The seat belt pretensioner system; The front passenger occupant classification system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; The brake assist system. | |
| Electric power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system. | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. |
Source: 2017 Toyota 86 Owner's Manual; 2018 Toyota 86 Owner's Manual; 2019 Toyota 86 Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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