Toyota Dashboard Warning Lights

If you encounter any Toyota error lights that you’re unfamiliar with, you can always refer to your owner’s manual for pictures and their meanings. However, for a quick reference, you can refer to the guide below provided by the service technicians at Brent Brown Toyota.

Common Symbols

• Service Vehicle: The service light will turn on if it’s time for your regularly scheduled Toyota maintenance. It also acts as a “catch-all” light for a variety of non-engine related issues.
• Washer Fluid Reminder: This light means your washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
• High Beam Light Indicator: This light signals to you that your brights are on.
• Door Ajar: This light indicates that a door or your trunk is not closed completely.
• Cruise Control: This light informs you that cruise control or adaptive cruise control is engaged as your drive on Provo roads.

Safety Symbols

• Airbag Fault: This light indicates that there is a fault in the airbag system and you should visit a Toyota service center.
• Transmission Temperature: This light indicates that the temperature in your transmission is above normal. Check your coolant levels, fan operation, the radiator cap, and check for leaks to resolve the issue.
• Traction Control Light: The TCS light indicates that your Toyota has turned on traction control to ensure you stay safe on Lehi roads.

• Coolant Temp Warning: This light means your coolant levels are not where they should be, that your fan isn’t functioning properly, or there is a leak in your coolant tank.
• Reduced Power Warning: This light typically means that one of your engine components isn’t functioning properly.

Brakes

• ABS: This light comes on when the anti-lock braking system is engaged and preventing the wheels from locking up during braking.
• Brake Fluid: This light comes on when your brake fluid is low.
• Brake Lights Warning: This light means your brake lights are not working properly or not illuminating. Check this as soon as possible to ensure that you remain safe on Draper roads.
• Parking Brake Light: This light means your parking brake is on. It’s often shown as a “P” within a circle.