Toyota Venza dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Venza owner's manual, 2012 to 2016. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2012 to 2016 Venza 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: 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: Abnormal level of engine oil pressure. This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil and adding oil if necessary.
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: 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: 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: 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.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC or the hillstart assist control system is operating. (if equipped).
What to do: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
What to do: Nothing to do.
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.
Cruise control indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system. (Flashes).
What to do: Nothing to do.
Automatic High Beam indicator light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system.
What to do: Dip them for oncoming traffic and when following another car.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 A door is not fully closed. Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. (On the center display) Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. Tire pressure warning.
What to do: Check that all doors are closed. Fasten the seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. Low windshield washer.
What to do: Take appropriate action in accordance with the message displayed on the multi information display.
Fluid level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. (AWD models) Active Torque Control.
What to do: Add washer fluid.
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* | Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Abnormal level of engine oil pressure. This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil and adding oil if necessary. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 A door is not fully closed. Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. (On the center display) Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. Tire pressure warning. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | 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* | Malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC or the hillstart assist control system is operating. (if equipped). | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. (Flashes). | |
| 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. Low windshield washer. | |
| Fluid level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. (AWD models) Active Torque Control. | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system. | |
| Cruise control indicator | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system. (Flashes). | |
| 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. |
Source: 2012 Toyota Venza Owner's Manual; 2013 Toyota Venza Owner's Manual; 2014 Toyota Venza Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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