Toyota Sequoia dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Sequoia owner's manual, 2010 to 2024. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2023 to 2024 Sequoia 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.
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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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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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively 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: Or 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: Or 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: (Flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 517) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (Orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist 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: (Flashes) (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; When a buzzer does not sound: 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.
RCTA OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, 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 hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped).
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) or (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.
Rear differential lock indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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 such as; Natural causes; Flat tire.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.4 gal. (13.0 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Air suspension malfunction indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the air suspension system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Trailer brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
| 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. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is overheating. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light (warning | Red | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (Flashes) or (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. | |
| Trailer brake warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit. | |
| 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* | Or 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* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | (Flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 517) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | (Orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| RCTA OFF indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; Multi-terrain Select brake control (if equipped); Crawl Control (if equipped); or The downhill assist control system (if equipped). | |
| 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* | 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 such as; Natural causes; Flat tire. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.4 gal. (13.0 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Air suspension malfunction indicator | Amber* | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the air suspension system. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator | Green* | (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2023 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual; 2024 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2018 to 2022 Sequoia warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
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 emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic 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; 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.
Power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The AUTO LSD system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC, Trailer Sway Control or TRAC system is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (PreCollision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 481) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Yellow).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: The indicator comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 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.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15 L, 3.3 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.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
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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Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and 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.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; The AUTO LSD system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC, Trailer Sway Control or TRAC system is operating. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber | When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (PreCollision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 481) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Yellow). | |
| LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator | Amber* | The indicator comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| 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. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| 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: 2018 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual; 2019 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual; 2020 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2017 Sequoia 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.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Turn off everything you can (A/C, heated seats, radio) and drive straight to a garage or home. Do not switch the engine off until you get there, as it may not restart.
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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 The emission 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.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC; The TRAC; or The AUTO LSD system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Power steering warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control power steering system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or back door is not fully closed. (On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt.
What to do: Check that all doors are closed.
Belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*3 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | 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 light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or back door is not fully closed. (On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or The emission 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. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC; The TRAC; or The AUTO LSD system. | |
| Power steering warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control power steering system. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*3 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual; 2012 Toyota Sequoia Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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