Toyota RAV4 Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner's manual, 2016 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 RAV4 Hybrid 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.
Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The parking brake system; The regenerative braking 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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High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is overheating.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Hybrid system overheat warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated.
What to do: Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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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: 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; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission control system (if equipped).
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.
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.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) system is disabled or have limited functionality, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driving assist warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; RCD (Rear Camera Detection)*; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert); Safe Exit Assist; EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System); Driver break suggestion.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Driver Monitor warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Parking Assist-Sensor OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Parking AssistSensor function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
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: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 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/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The Trail Mode function; or The hill-start assist control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
AUTO LSD indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicate that the system is temporarily unavailable, due to the brake system overheats.
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.
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.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (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.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: 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. When the light comes on: 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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Low fuel level warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.5 gal. (9.5 L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is overheating. | |
| Hybrid system overheat warning light | Red* | Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light (warning | Red | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (Flashes) (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 light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The parking brake system; The regenerative braking system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission control system (if equipped). | |
| 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. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) system is disabled or have limited functionality, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert). | |
| Dynamic radar cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control. | |
| Cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control. | |
| Driving assist warning light | Amber* | Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; RCD (Rear Camera Detection)*; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert); Safe Exit Assist; EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System); Driver break suggestion. | |
| Driver Monitor warning light | Amber* | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function. | |
| Parking Assist-Sensor OFF indicator | Amber* | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Parking AssistSensor function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The Trail Mode function; or The hill-start assist control system. | |
| AUTO LSD indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicate that the system is temporarily unavailable, due to the brake system overheats. | |
| Inappropriate pedal operation warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | (If equipped) When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: 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. When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.5 gal. (9.5 L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2016 to 2018 RAV4 Hybrid 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 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (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 regenerative braking system; or The electronically controlled brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic hybrid 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; Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system; (Flashes or illuminates).
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., 560);, 560). 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
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer sway control system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the TRAC, VSC, ABS or Trailer Sway Control 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 2.2 gal. (8.4 L, 1.8 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. (On the center panel) Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*2 Warn 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
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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LDA warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The warning light comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the 12-volt 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 the 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 a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (Yellow). | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic hybrid 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; Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system; (Flashes or illuminates). | |
| 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., 560);, 560). If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer sway control system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the TRAC, VSC, ABS or Trailer Sway Control system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.4 L, 1.8 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. | |
| LDA warning light | Amber* | The warning light comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | When the 12-volt 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 the 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. (On the center panel) Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*2 Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual; 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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