Toyota Corolla Hatchback dashboard symbols and warning lights

Every light in the Toyota Corolla Hatchback owner's manual, 2019 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.

2019 to 2026 Corolla Hatchback 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.

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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.

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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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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 electronic continuously variable transmission (if equipped) 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; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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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.

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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: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Low fuel level warning light

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2 gal. (7.5 L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less.

What to do: Refuel the vehicle.

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Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

Information · usual colour

The manual says: (4.2-inch display) (7-inch display) Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.

What to do: Fasten the seat belt.

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Tire pressure warning light

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sounds): Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; 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: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform the necessary actions.

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PCS warning light

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: (Flashes or illuminates) 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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); Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights; Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*; RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)*; Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control)*.

What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. 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.

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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.

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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.

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LightColourMeaning
Brake system warning lightRedIndicates 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 lightRed*Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Charging system warning lightRed*Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning lightRed*Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low.
Electric power steering system warning light (warningRedIndicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
Parking brake indicatorRed*(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.
Brake system warning lightAmberIndicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.
Malfunction indicator lampAmber*Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic continuously variable transmission (if equipped) control system.
SRS warning lightAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning lightAmber*Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning lightAmber*When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
Low fuel level warning lightAmber*Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2 gal. (7.5 L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less.
Tire pressure warning lightAmber*When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sounds): Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; 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 lightAmber*(Flashes or illuminates) 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 indicatorAmberIndicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
LDA indicatorAmberIndicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
PDA indicatorAmberIndicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Assist).
Dynamic radar cruise control indicatorAmberIndicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control.
Cruise control indicatorAmberIndicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
Driving assist information indicatorAmber*Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Automatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights; Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*; RCTA(Rear cross traffic alert)*; Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control)*.
Slip indicatorAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lightsGreen*(4.2-inch display) (7-inch display) Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
Brake hold operated indicatorGreen*(Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.

Source: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.

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