Toyota FJ Cruiser dashboard symbols and warning lights

Every light in the Toyota FJ Cruiser owner's manual, 2010 to 2014. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.

2010 to 2014 FJ Cruiser 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.

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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: 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*.

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; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or Emission 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: Indicates that a door, back door or glass hatch is not fully closed. (On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt.

What to do: Check that all doors and glass hatch are closed.

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Belt reminder light

Information · usual colour

The manual says: (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. (Automatic transmission vehicles) Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn.

What to do: Fasten the seat belt.

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LightColourMeaning
Brake system warning lightRed*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 lightRed*Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning lightRed*Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Open door warning lightRed*Indicates that a door, back door or glass hatch is not fully closed. (On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt.
Malfunction indicator lampAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or Emission control system.
Belt reminder lightGreen*(warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. (Automatic transmission vehicles) Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn.

Source: 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual; 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.

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