Toyota Corolla iM dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Corolla iM owner's manual, 2017 to 2018. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2017 to 2018 Corolla iM 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 continuously variable transmission (if equipped) 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 Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system (Comes on).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 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 hill-start assist control system 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 2.0 gal. (7.5 L, 1.6 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.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds): Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system) When the warning light illuminates: Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following: The part of the windshield around the front sensor being dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stickers, etc. (→.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc. Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor has cooled down sufficiently. To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and PCS. (→, 188).
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates low tire pressure due to one of the following: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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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.
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 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 continuously variable transmission (if equipped) 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 Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system (Comes on). | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system 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 2.0 gal. (7.5 L, 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds): Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system) When the warning light illuminates: Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following: The part of the windshield around the front sensor being dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stickers, etc. (→. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | Indicates low tire pressure due to one of the following: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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: 2017 Toyota Corolla iM Owner's Manual; 2018 Toyota Corolla iM Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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