Toyota Vehicle Warning Lights When your vehicle speaks, you listen
The warning lights that populate on the dash of your Toyota vehicle is the most direct way that your vehicle can communicate with you. It is important to understand what these lights mean so you can keep your Toyota running as intended by the manufacturer. Warning lights can range from a simple seatbelt reminder, all the way to a check engine light. Let's review the most common warning lights that are found in Toyota vehicles.
Master Warning Light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
Seatbelt Reminder Light
Warns the driver and/or passenger to fasten their seat belts.
VSC OFF Indicator
Push and hold the switch while the vehicle is stopped to turn off TRAC and VSC. The TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light should come on. Push the switch again to turn the system back on.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Warns the driver and/or passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Charging System Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system.
Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Indicates that the headlight high beams have been switched on.
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
ABS Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in ABS or the Brake Assist system.
Security Indicator
Vehicles with a Smart Key System: The indicator flashes after the ENGINE START/STOP button has been turned off to indicate the system is operating. It stops flashing when vehicle is turned on or in accessory mode.
Vehicles without a Smart Key System: The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the ignition. The light stops flashing when the vehicle is turned on.
Cruise Control Indicator
Indicates that the cruise control system has been activated.
TRAC OFF Indicator
Indicates that the vehicle has traction control turned off.
Slip Indicator
Warns the driver and/or passenger to fasten their seat belts.
Tire Pressure Warning Light
Indicates that the vehicle has a low tire inflation pressure or that there is a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
Turn Signal Indicator
Indicates the right or left turning signal has been activated.
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
SRS Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in the SRS airbag system.