Toyota Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Toyota. Click the link to the right learn more about each one.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 90 of them so be patient!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil and oil level warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symbol
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicators -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
A/T p indicator symbolPark indicator warning symbol -- click for more
Key Warning IndicatorKeyless access or start fault indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear Seat Safety Belt WarningRear seat belt indicator -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicators -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Hood ajar indicatorHood ajar indicator -- click for more
Red indicators that have yellow/amber/orange variants
Master Warning Light SymbolMaster warning lights -- click for moreAmber Master Warning Light Symbol
Charge cord connectedEV Charging indicators -- click for moreCharging Indicator Symbol
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Electric Park Brake IndicatorPark brake indicators -- click for moreAuto EPB off indicator
Check Engine TextCheck engine light -- click for more
Slip Indicator SymbolSlip indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction control off indicator 3Traction control indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningLow outside temperature indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator USAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Auto Transmission Oil TemperatureTransmission temperature indicator -- click for more
KDSS IndicatorKinetic dynamic suspension system fault indicator -- click for more
RCD off indicatorRear camera detection off indicator -- click for more
Auto runboard blocked indicatorAutomatic running board or fault indicator -- click for more
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot monitor indicators -- click for moreBSM Indicator Symbol
Lane Departure WarningLane departure alert indicator -- click for more
Collision WarningPre-collision braking indicators -- click for morePre_collision_system_indicator
iMT indicatorIntelligent manual transmission indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Br mode indicatorBr or brake mode indicator -- click for more
4_wheel_drive_low_indicator4-wheel drive indicators -- click for moreRear Differential Lock Indicator
Electronic Rear Differential LockRear differential lock indicators -- click for moreDifferential Lock Indicator
Trail mode indicatorSpecial 4WD drive modes -- click for moreRock & dirt mode indicatorMud & Sand mode indicator
AUTO LSD indicatorAuto limited slip differential (LSD) indicator -- click for more
Heated Steering wheel indicatorHeated steering wheel on indicator -- click for more
ICS off indicatorInelligent clearance sonar off indicator -- click for more
Regeneration boostRegeneration boost indicator -- click for more
Charge timer indicatorRemote charge timer setting indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery overheat indicatorHybrid battery overheat indicator -- click for more
AFS Off IndicatorAdaptive front lighting off indicator -- click for more
LED Headlight MalfunctionLED headlamp out indicator -- click for more
Headlight Levelling IndicatorHeadlamp leveller fault indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
EV MODE IndicatorEV mode indicator -- click for more
EV Operation Indicator SymbolEV operation indicator -- click for more
Parking Assistance SymbolPark assist systems indicator -- click for more
Rear Cross Traffic Alert IndicatorRear cross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
Hold Operation IndicatorBrake hold indicators -- click for moreBrake Hold Indicator Symbol
Active Cruise Control SymbolDynamic radar cruise control indicator -- click for more
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicators -- click for moreSet Indicator (Cruise Control)
2nd Start Indicator2nd start mode indicator -- click for more
Crawl Control Indicator SymbolLow speed and crawl control indicators -- click for moreGrade Assist Indicator
Trailer connection indicatorTrailer connection indicator -- click for more
A-TRAC indicatorTraction control indicator -- click for more
Snow or Dirt modeSnow, sand or mud drive mode indicators -- click for moreSnow or mud mode
Turn Assist IndicatorTurn assist indicator -- click for more
Auto glide control indicatorAuto glide control indicator -- click for more
iMT indicator greenIntelligent manual transmission indicator -- click for more
ECT Power IndicatorPower mode indicator -- click for more
Eco Operation Indicator SymbolEconomy operation indicator -- click for more
Headlamp Indicator SymbolHeadlamp indicator -- click for more
Auto Headlamp Dimmer IndicatorAutomatic high beam indicators -- click for moreHigh-beam Assistant Indicator
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Driver assist status indicatorDriver assist system indicator -- click for more
Brake override indicatorBrake override indicator -- click for more
S-APGS indicatorPark assist systems indicator -- click for more
Grip controlSnow, sand or mud drive mode indicator -- click for more

Models examined include 4Runner, 86, Avalon, C-HR, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, MR2, Matrix, Mirai, Paseo, Previa, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Starlet, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Venza, and Yaris.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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