Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid owner's manual, 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2026 RAV4 Plug-in 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: 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: 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.
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 1.8 gal. (6.9 L, 1.5 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* | 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* | 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. | |
| 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 1.8 gal. (6.9 L, 1.5 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: 2026 Toyota Rav Plug In Hybrid Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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