What Does that Dashboard Indicator Light Mean?
Do you know what all of your vehicle's warning signs mean when they appear on your dashboard? With 22 different signs to help keep you informed of your Toyota's performance and condition, understanding what each signal means is an important step in the maintenance of your vehicle. Rather than having to flip through your owner's manual, Team Toyota in Baton Rouge has simplified the process. You can now click the Dashboard Indicator Light below for a full description of what each signal means and the possible preventative measures that you can take to ensure that everything is running smoothly. When you are searching for Toyota service, visit Team Toyota off O'Neal Lane and I-12 in Baton Rouge to meet all your car maintenance and repair needs!
Dashboard Indicators
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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.
Slip indicator
If the vehicle is in danger of slipping or if any of the drive wheels spins, the slip indicator light flashes to indicate that the VSC/TRAC systems are operating. Depending on the vehicle, a buzzer (intermittent) may sound to indicate that VSC is operating.
Security indicator
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles without a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Maintenance required reminder light
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
Low washer fluid warning light
Indicates a low level of washer fluid.
Turn signal indicator
Indicates that the right or left turn signal has been activated.
TRAC OFF indicator
- To disable TRAC and/or VSC
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC and VSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
- Turning off TRAC
Quickly push and release the switch to turn off TRAC. The TRAC OFF indicator light should come on. Push the switch again to turn the system back on.
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates low tire inflation pressure.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
- The SRS airbag system;
- The front passenger occupant classification system; or
- The seatbelt pretensioner system.
SRS airbag on-off indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger. The AIR BAG ON or AIR BAG OFF light illuminates to keep the driver/front passenger advised of the system’s status.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates a low fuel level. (Amount remaining depends on vehicle; consult your Owner's Manual for more details.)
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)
Indicates that the side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel and headlights have been turned on.
Headlight high beam indicator
Indicates that the high beam headlights have been switched on.
ABS Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in:
- ABS; or
- The Brake Assist system.
Charging System Warning Light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system.
Cruise control indicator*
Indicates that cruise control has been activated.
*If equipped.
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.