Toyota Tacoma dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Tacoma owner's manual, 2010 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2024 to 2026 Tacoma 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.
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 coolant temperature 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 electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle 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; 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: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; 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.
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.
PDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving 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 information indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates any of the following systems are malfunctioning, disabled, or turned off.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Stop & Start cancel indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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.
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 (if equipped); Drive-Start Control is operating (if equipped); 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.
High speed four-wheel drive indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive 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 2.7 gal. (10.4 L, 2.3 lmp. 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.
Trailer brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (If equipped) 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 coolant temperature 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* | (If equipped) 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. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag 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* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, 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). | |
| PDA indicator | Amber | (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving 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 information indicator | Amber* | (if equipped) Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates any of the following systems are malfunctioning, disabled, or turned off.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped). | |
| Stop & Start cancel indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| High speed four-wheel drive indicator | Amber | (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive 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. (10.4 L, 2.3 lmp. gal.) or less. | |
| 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. | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator | Green* | (Flashes) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2026 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2018 to 2023 Tacoma warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system*1.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The 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; 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 light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped); The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); The active traction control system (if equipped); The AUTO LSD system; or The Crawl Control system (if equipped); (Flashes rapidly).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system; (Flashes).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system.
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 remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 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.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver to release parking brake.
What to do: Release the parking brake.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
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PCS warning light
Check soon
The manual says: 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.;, 489) 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., 500, 501.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system*1. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Warns the driver to release parking brake. | |
| 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; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped); The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); The active traction control system (if equipped); The AUTO LSD system; or The Crawl Control system (if equipped); (Flashes rapidly). | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 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. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber | 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.;, 489) 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., 500, 501. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system; (Flashes). | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. | |
| Seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. |
Source: 2018 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2019 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2020 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2016 to 2017 Tacoma warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system*1.
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 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; 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 light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped); The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); The active traction control system (if equipped); The AUTO LSD system; or The Crawl Control system (if equipped); (Yellow).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Cruise control indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.; Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light*2, 3 When the light comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.; If the light goes off, you may start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer. When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until the light goes off. Have the system inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 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.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver to release parking brake.
What to do: Release the parking brake.
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. (If equipped).
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
BSM warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.; (Comes on or flashes).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Brake Override System warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, then the Brake Override System is operating; When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); (If equipped).
What to do: Release the accelerator or brake pedals. 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: 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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Low windshield washer fluid warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates low level of washer fluid; Fill the tank.
What to do: Top up the washer reservoir with screen wash.
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Maintenance required reminder light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*10 Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset.; If necessary, perform maintenance. Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset.
What to do: Book the service. The reminder is reset afterwards, either by the garage or by you (see the manual).
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system*1. | |
| 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 one or more of the doors is not fully closed. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Warns the driver to release parking brake. | |
| 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; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped); The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); The active traction control system (if equipped); The AUTO LSD system; or The Crawl Control system (if equipped); (Yellow). | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 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. (If equipped). | |
| BSM warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.; (Comes on or flashes). | |
| Brake Override System warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, then the Brake Override System is operating; When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); (If equipped). | |
| 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. | |
| Low windshield washer fluid warning light | Amber* | Indicates low level of washer fluid; Fill the tank. | |
| Maintenance required reminder light | Amber* | Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*10 Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset.; If necessary, perform maintenance. Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset. | |
| Cruise control indicator light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.; Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light*2, 3 When the light comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.; If the light goes off, you may start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer. When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. | |
| Seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. |
Source: 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2015 Tacoma 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; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or Emission 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.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a 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)*1 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn.
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. (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 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. | |
| Belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer)*1 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual; 2012 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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