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If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: (P. 482)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red)High engine coolant temperature warning light (flashes
or comes on)
Indicates that the engine is overheating (P. 532)
• Flashes: Engine is overheating. Drive carefully.
• Comes on: Engine is overheated. Stop the vehicle.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
*: Except South Africa, Morocco
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system
*;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive or automatic transmission control
system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC+)
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Flashing)Cruise control warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system.
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Gasoline engine:
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 9.0 L (2.4
gal., 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less
Diesel engine:
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 8.3 L (2.2
gal., 1.8 Imp. gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
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If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
A buzzer also sounds.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions, incorrectly performed operations, or shows messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown, perform
the correction procedure appropriate to the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light
comes on or flashes when a
message is being shown on
the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning messages is shown again after its correction
procedure has been performed, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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*1: Vehicles with smart entry & start system*2: Diesel engine onlyIndicates a malfunction in the TRC and VSC+
(if equipped).
A buzzer also sounds.
*2
Indicates an abnormal amount of water in the
fuel filter.
A buzzer also sounds.
NOTICE
If the “DRAIN WATER FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is dis-
played
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.
Warning messageDetails
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(Flashing)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged.
A buzzer sounds to
indicate that parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed
of more than 5 km/h [3
mph]).Release the parking
brake.
*1Indicates that the Mul-
tidrive or automatic
transmission fluid
temperature is too
high.
A buzzer also sounds.Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and shift
lever to “P”.
If the light does not go
off, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
*2
Indicates that engine
oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
(Flashing)Indicates that the
headlight switch is left
on (with the key
removed and the
driver’s door opened).
A buzzer also sounds.Turn the headlight
switch off.
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*1: Vehicles with a Multidrive or an automatic transmission *2: Diesel engine only
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
*2
Indicates that engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed. (The indica-
tor will not work prop-
erly unless the oil
maintenance data has
been reset.)Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
*2
Indicates that the
engine oil scheduled
be changed. (After the
engine oil is changed
and the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset.)Check the change the
engine oil and oil filter
by any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified
and equipped profes-
sional. After changing
the engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashing)Indicates that
an attempt was
made to start
the engine with-
out the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning normally.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
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Once3 times
(Flashing)Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been
opened or
closed with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area.Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
*1
(Flashing)Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened or
closed with the
shift lever in “P”,
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area.Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
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buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure