Toyota Yaris Hatchback dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Toyota Yaris Hatchback owner's manual, 2010 to 2019. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2015 to 2019 Yaris Hatchback warning lights
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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.; 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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(Red warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Flashes or comes on).
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is overheating. As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing to steady on.
What to do: Pull over and switch off. Do not open the radiator cap while hot. Once cool, check the coolant level and look for leaks.
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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.
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.; (Except Canada).
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
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (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.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
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: Indicate that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system.; (Yellow).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Automatic High Beam indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system.; (Yellow).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Cruise control indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.; (Yellow) (Yellow) LDA indicator and lane marker indicators Indicates a malfunction in the LDA system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
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 side doors and back door are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is about 1.5 gal. (5.8 L, 1.3 Imp.gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer*4) Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the 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 (except Canada)
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: Indicate that the washer fluid level is low.; 367).
What to do: Add washer fluid (; P.
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Maintenance required reminder light (except Canada)
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*5 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 (warning buzzer) | 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.; 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. | |
| (Red warning light | Red | Flashes or comes on). | |
| High engine coolant temperature warning light | Red | Indicates that the engine is overheating. As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing to steady on. | |
| Open door warning light (warning buzzer) | Red* | Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; 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.; (Except Canada). | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.; (Flashes or illuminates). | |
| 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: Indicate that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system.; (Yellow). | |
| Automatic High Beam indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system.; (Yellow). | |
| Cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.; (Yellow) (Yellow) LDA indicator and lane marker indicators Indicates a malfunction in the LDA system. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is about 1.5 gal. (5.8 L, 1.3 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| Tire pressure warning light (except Canada) | 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* | Indicate that the washer fluid level is low.; 367). | |
| Maintenance required reminder light (except Canada) | Amber* | Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*5 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. | |
| Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | (warning buzzer*4) Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the 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 Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2016 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2017 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2014 Yaris Hatchback 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. (Flashes or comes on).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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High engine coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (→.
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 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; 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: (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.
| 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. (Flashes or comes on). | |
| High engine coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (→. | |
| 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 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. |
Source: 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2011 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual; 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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