Toyota Camry dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Camry owner's manual, 2010 to 2024. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2018 to 2024 Camry warning lights
Brake system warning light
Check soon
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. (If equipped) (Yellow).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake; High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 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; Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning buzzer)*1 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. 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; 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; 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: The ABS; or The brake assist system; Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning buzzer)*1 When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.; (Flashes) (Flashes).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; Drive-Start Control is operating; Parking Support Brake is operating (if equipped); Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake 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. (If equipped) (Flashes).
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: Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
LTA indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist); (Flashes or illuminates).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 538) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (If equipped) (Illuminates).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PKSB OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake system; 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.; Clear the dirt, etc. (If equipped) (Illuminates).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.; Clear the dirt, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
RCD OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the camera being dirty, etc.; Clear the dirt, etc.
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 (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The ABS The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: For 2WD models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1 L, 2.0 Imp. gal.); For AWD models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.2 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.).
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*3 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. Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*4 Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
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: 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: Indicates the following: Low tire pressure due to flat tire; Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
What to do: Drive carefully and have it checked. If it came on after a lot of parking manoeuvres, it can reset after the car cools down.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake; High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*1 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 (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake 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. (If equipped) (Flashes). | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (If equipped) (Yellow). | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: 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; Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning buzzer)*1 When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.; (Flashes) (Flashes). | |
| LTA indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist); (Flashes or illuminates). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 538) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (If equipped) (Illuminates). | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake system; 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.; Clear the dirt, etc. (If equipped) (Illuminates). | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.; Clear the dirt, etc. | |
| RCD OFF indicator | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the camera being dirty, etc.; Clear the dirt, etc. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The ABS The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | For 2WD models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1 L, 2.0 Imp. gal.); For AWD models Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.2 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.). | |
| 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. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | Indicates the following: Low tire pressure due to flat tire; Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*3 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. Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*4 Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2018 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2019 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2020 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2015 to 2017 Camry warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning 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. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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 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; 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: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Pre-collision system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. (→; The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled. (→; The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. (→.
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 (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The ABS The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
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 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 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.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
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: 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 (→ 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. When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
What to do: Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system) Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
What to do: Drive carefully and have it checked. If it came on after a lot of parking manoeuvres, it can reset after the car cools down.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning 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. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: 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. | |
| Pre-collision system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. (→; The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled. (→; The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. (→. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The ABS The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| 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. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes (→; Flat tire (→ 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. When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system) Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. | |
| 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. |
Source: 2015 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2016 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2012 to 2014 Camry 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. Type A Type B 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 electronic engine control system; or 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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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.
Fluid warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Low level of washer fluid. Fill the tank.
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. Type A Type B 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 electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| Fluid warning light | Amber* | Low level of washer fluid. Fill the tank. |
Source: 2012 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2014 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2011 Camry 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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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 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.
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. Low windshield washer fluid warning light (vehicles without multi-information display) Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank.
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. | |
| 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 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. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. Low windshield washer fluid warning light (vehicles without multi-information display) Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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