Toyota Camry Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Camry Hybrid 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.
2015 to 2026 Camry 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 coolant temperature is excessively high.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Hybrid system overheat warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the temperature of the hybrid system is excessively high.
What to do: 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: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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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.
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.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
Stop safely
The manual says: (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (6.7 L, 1.5 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.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds): Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes; After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.; Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform the necessary actions. Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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); Safe Exit Assist.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (if
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control 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 the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brakes 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.
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.
| 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 excessively high. | |
| Hybrid system overheat warning light | Red* | Indicates that the temperature of the hybrid system is excessively 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 excessively low. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light (warning | Red | (yellow) 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 the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brakes is fully released, the system is operating normally. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (6.7 L, 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds): Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes; After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.; Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire. | |
| 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. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert). | |
| 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. | |
| 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); Safe Exit Assist. | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (if | Amber* | 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 | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. |
Source: 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2012 to 2014 Camry Hybrid warning lights
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. High engine coolant temperature warning light (the rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (→.
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 hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system; or The hybrid 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; or 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.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Check that all doors and the trunk are closed.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. →.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. High engine coolant temperature warning light (the rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (→. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system; or The hybrid transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. →. |
Source: 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2011 Camry Hybrid warning lights
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Turn off everything you can (A/C, heated seats, radio) and drive straight to a garage or home. Do not switch the engine off until you get there, as it may not restart.
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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; or The 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; 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: Indicates a malfunction in: ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; or The electronically controlled brake 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.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Check that all 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. Tire pressure warning.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The 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: ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Electric power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. Tire pressure warning. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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