Feb 13, 2020

Toyota warning lights and their meanings

Whether you have a warning light on your dash or are just curious about what warning lights could spring up on the dash of your Toyota, we are here to help. We will go through all the most common Toyota warning lights and their meanings.

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Toyota ABS lightABS Malfunction

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Toyota battery lightCharging System Malfunction

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Toyota cruise lightCruise Control Indicator

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Toyota power steering lightPower Steering Warning

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Toyota headlights lightHeadlight Indicator

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Toyota highbeam lightHigh Beam Indicator

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Toyota oil lightEngine Oil Pressure

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Toyota fuel lightLow Fuel

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Toyota washer fluid lightLow Washer Fluid

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Toyota maintenance lightMaintenance Reminder

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Toyota security lightSecurity Indicator

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Toyota slip lightSlip Indicator

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Toyota airbag lightAirbag Indicator

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Toyota airbag passenger lightSRS Warning

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Toyota TPMS lightTire Pressure Warning

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Toyota traction control lightTraction Control Off

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Toyota turn signalTurn Signal Indicator

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Toyota VSC lightVehicle Stability Control Off

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Have a Toyota warning light that isn’t on this list?

Toyota and other car brands are always adding new technology and many of those new technologies have their own lights to go along with them. As such, some lights may only be applicable to a few vehicles or even specific trims. In those cases, it’s always best to either consult your owner’s manual or contact your local Toyota service department directly.


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Are all dashboard warning lights bad?

As you can perhaps tell, most of the lights on this list aren’t bad. They are purely informational. Some are just telling you something about your driving situation such as having your headlights on. Others are making you aware of minor problems that you can fix yourself such as low fuel or washer fluid. Even tire pressure is something most people are able to fix on their own.

Some major lights like engine oil pressure, power steering, or ABS indicate a major problem that requires your attention. Or more specifically, the attention of a service facility. When it comes time to take care of your service, be sure you are going to a real Toyota dealer. This way your Toyota will get the attention that it deserves.

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What to do about a Toyota Warning light?

Knowing what each light means can certainly help you diagnose a problem, but ultimately, you can just bring your Toyota to your nearest Toyota dealership. In the Pittsburgh and Cranberry Township area, you can come to Baierl Toyota. You can even schedule your service online right now!

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