Toyota Sienna dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Sienna 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.
2021 to 2024 Sienna 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 coolant temperature is too high.
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: (Red/yellow) 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 (PreCollision System).; When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 478) 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: (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking assist function; 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.;, 475).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
RCD OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the camera being dirty, etc.;, 475).
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) 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.;, 475).
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: (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc.;, 475).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Brake hold operated indicator
Information · 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 operating; Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (if equipped) is operating; Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
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: 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 2.7 gal. (10.2 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)
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.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)
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 coolant temperature is too high. | |
| 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 | (Red/yellow) 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* | (Flashes or illuminates) 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.;, 478) 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* | (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking assist function; 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.;, 475). | |
| RCD OFF indicator | Amber* | (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the camera being dirty, etc.;, 475). | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (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.;, 475). | |
| RCTA OFF indicator | Amber* | (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc.;, 475). | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. | |
| 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 2.7 gal. (10.2 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating. | |
| Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*) | 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. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*) | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2021 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2023 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2024 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2015 to 2020 Sienna warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
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.
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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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 electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transaxle 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
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., 481);, 481) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Amber).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi information display.
LDA indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control); When “Lane Departure Alert Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC 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 3.0 gal. (11.4 L, 2.5 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.
Low engine oil level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
What to do: Check the dipstick on level ground and top up with the oil grade in the manual. If it is the oil change reminder, book the service and reset it afterwards.
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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, 499); 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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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the windshield washer fluid level is too low.
What to do: Add washer fluid.
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Third seat warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the third seat operation is not yet complete.; Complete the third seat operation.
Brake Override System warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.; Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*2 Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases.
What to do: Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Stop and check.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the 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 Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
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 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. | |
| 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 too low. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transaxle 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., 481);, 481) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. (Amber). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control); When “Lane Departure Alert Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.0 gal. (11.4 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| Low engine oil level warning light | Amber* | The engine oil level is low, or an oil change is due, depending on the car. | |
| 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, 499); 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. | |
| Low windshield washer fluid level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. | |
| Third seat warning light | Amber* | Indicates that the third seat operation is not yet complete.; Complete the third seat operation. | |
| Brake Override System warning light | Amber* | Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.; Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)*2 Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | When the 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 Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light. | |
| 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: 2015 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2016 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2011 to 2014 Sienna 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: 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; or The electronic automatic transaxle 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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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: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Drive carefully, leave extra stopping distance and have it checked soon. If the red brake light is also on, stop driving.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system (Flashes).
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.
Pre-collision system 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 flash quickly when the system is operating. (→; The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→; The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be used.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: Enhanced VSC; TRAC; Hill-start assist control system The indicator will blink when the system listed above is operational. (→, 337).
What to do: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
BSM warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
What to do: Clean the rear bumper corners where the sensors sit. If it stays on, have it checked.
Automatic High Beam indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system (→ (Flashes).
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Cruise control indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system (→, 302) (Flashes).
What to do: Nothing to do.
Radar cruise control indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control system (→.
What to do: Nothing to do.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt.
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: Follow the correction procedures.
Fluid warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank.
Third seat warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates that the third seat operation is not yet complete. Complete the third seat operation.
4WD system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: When the light blinks: The system has been overloaded and front-wheel drive has been automatically engaged. Drop your speed or stop the vehicle until the light stops blinking. (Do not stop the engine.) When the light comes on: Malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD system.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
| 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. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transaxle 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 | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system (Flashes). | |
| Pre-collision system 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 flash quickly when the system is operating. (→; The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→; The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily be used. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: Enhanced VSC; TRAC; Hill-start assist control system The indicator will blink when the system listed above is operational. (→, 337). | |
| BSM warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor. | |
| 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. →. | |
| Fluid warning light | Amber* | Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank. | |
| Third seat warning light | Amber* | (if equipped) Indicates that the third seat operation is not yet complete. Complete the third seat operation. | |
| Cruise control indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system (→, 302) (Flashes). | |
| Radar cruise control indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control system (→. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. | |
| 4WD system warning light | Green* | When the light blinks: The system has been overloaded and front-wheel drive has been automatically engaged. Drop your speed or stop the vehicle until the light stops blinking. (Do not stop the engine.) When the light comes on: Malfunction in the Active Torque Control 4WD system. | |
| Automatic High Beam indicator light | Blue* | Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system (→ (Flashes). |
Source: 2011 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2012 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 Sienna 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: 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 emission control system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission 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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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: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a door is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning.
What to do: Check that all doors are closed.
Belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. Low washer fluid warning.
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. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning. | |
| 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. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*1 Warns the front passenger to fasten his or her seat belt. Low washer fluid warning. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Sienna Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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