Toyota Prius v dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Prius v owner's manual, 2012 to 2018. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2018 Prius v warning lights
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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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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.
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; (Flashes or illuminates) (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc.;, 478) 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.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
LDA indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction when the warning light is illuminated in yellow and a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases; (If equipped).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a door is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L, 1.3 Imp.gal.) or less.
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: When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. 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.
What to do: 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 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving First check the following: Is the fuel tank empty? If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.; Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases; (If equipped). | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door is not fully closed. | |
| Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | 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; 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; (Flashes or illuminates) (If equipped). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc.;, 478) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are operating. | |
| LDA indicator | Amber* | Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction when the warning light is illuminated in yellow and a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L, 1.3 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; Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. 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. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving First check the following: Is the fuel tank empty? If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.; Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely. | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling 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 Prius v Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2012 to 2017 Prius v warning lights
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system (If equipped).
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 too low (If equipped).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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Hybrid system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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.
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 (Flashes) (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will come on when the TRAC and VSC are turned off. (→; The light will come on when the pre-collision system is turned off. (→; 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 light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are operating. (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Parking lock system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system; In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake securely.; The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be turned off.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
LED headlight warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illuminate depending on the nature of the problem.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
P position request indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has been left in N for a long time; The driver’s door has been opened while the shift position is in N, D or B; An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system while the shift position is in anything other than P (If equipped).
What to do: Because recharging is not possible when the shift position is in N, shift the shift position to P when parking the vehicle for a long time. Shift the shift position to P.
Hybrid system overheat warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: The hybrid system has overheated This light may come on when driving under severe operating conditions, and the output of the hybrid system may temporarily decrease in order to protect the system. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in reverse.).
What to do: Stop and check. (→ (If equipped).
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Cruise control indicator (yellow indicator)
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control (Only outer frame flashes) (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer) Hybrid battery (traction battery) level becomes low because the shift position is in N for long time.
What to do: Because recharging is not possible when the shift position is in N, shift the shift position to P when parking the vehicle for a long time.
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High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. (→ (If equipped).
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Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a door is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L, 1.3 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. (If equipped).
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: (U. S. A) (If equipped).
Maintenance required reminder light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*1 Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset. Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset.
What to do: If necessary, perform maintenance. Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the reminder light after the maintenance is performed.
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 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving First check the following: Is the fuel tank empty? If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.; Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely.
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.
Other warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped).
Go to service warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component is required The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
What to do: Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component at your Toyota dealer.
Warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle the driver’s door was opened closed while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the power switch.; Change the shift position to P.; Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. Once 3 times (Flashes in yellow) Smart key system.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system (If equipped). | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (If equipped). | |
| Hybrid system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system. | |
| Hybrid system overheat warning light | Red* | The hybrid system has overheated This light may come on when driving under severe operating conditions, and the output of the hybrid system may temporarily decrease in order to protect the system. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in reverse.). | |
| Low hybrid battery (traction battery) warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer) Hybrid battery (traction battery) level becomes low because the shift position is in N for long time. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door is not fully closed. | |
| Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | 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; 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 (Flashes) (If equipped). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will come on when the TRAC and VSC are turned off. (→; The light will come on when the pre-collision system is turned off. (→; The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are operating. (If equipped). | |
| Parking lock system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system; In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake securely.; The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be turned off. | |
| P position request indicator light | Amber* | The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has been left in N for a long time; The driver’s door has been opened while the shift position is in N, D or B; An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system while the shift position is in anything other than P (If equipped). | |
| Cruise control indicator (yellow indicator) | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control (Only outer frame flashes) (If equipped). | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L, 1.3 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. | |
| Maintenance required reminder light | Amber* | Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*1 Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset. Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset. | |
| 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 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound. ■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving First check the following: Is the fuel tank empty? If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.; Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely. | |
| Other warning light | Amber* | (if equipped). | |
| Go to service warning light | Amber* | Indicates that maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component is required The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct. | |
| Warning light | Amber* | The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle the driver’s door was opened closed while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the power switch.; Change the shift position to P.; Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle. Once 3 times (Flashes in yellow) Smart key system. | |
| LED headlight warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illuminate depending on the nature of the problem. | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system. | |
| 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. (If equipped). |
Source: 2012 Toyota Prius v Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota Prius v Owner's Manual; 2014 Toyota Prius v Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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