2016 TOYOTA COROLLA warning lights

1163-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
n Alarms and warning indicators
Vehicles with a drive monitor display
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropria te measures for the warning light
that comes on. ( P. 503)
Vehicles with a multi-information display
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(  P. 510)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is within
about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of either of
the outside front door handles.
(Only the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within
about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.

4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning 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.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*3
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*3
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
and
High engine coolant temperature warning light*3
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 543)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
nIf both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
n When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
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If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
lStop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
lIf the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
lAvoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
nIf a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
(if equipped). A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem (if equipped). • Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-
vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning message is shown if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to the “ACC” position mode and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on. A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on. A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 483
Wattage ................................ 559
Battery ...................................... 450 Battery checking ................... 450
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 538
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 221
Warning light ......................... 498
Bluetooth
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Audio system ................. ....... 262
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 262
Multimedia system ........ 341, 343
Bottle holders .......................... 406
Brake Fluid ...................................... 557
Parking brake........................ 187
Warning light ......................... 498
Brake assist ............................. 215
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Brightness control Instrument panel light control............................. 78, 83 Care .................................. 420, 423
Aluminum wheels ................. 421
Exterior ................................. 420
Interior .................................. 423
Seat belts.............................. 424
Cargo capacity......................... 160
CD player
*....................... 239, 309
Chains ...................................... 222
Child restraint system............... 53
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 54
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 60
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................ 58
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ..................................... 62
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

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Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 520
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 556
Brake .................................... 557
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 556
Washer ................................. 453
Fog lights ................................. 195 Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage ................................ 559
Front interior light ................... 402
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front seats ............................... 124
Adjustment ............................ 124
Cleaning................................ 423
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Front turn signal lights ........... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559 Fuel ........................................... 198
Capacity................................ 552
Fuel gauge........................ 77, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 497
Information............................ 560
Refueling .............................. 198
Type.............................. 198, 552
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel filler door ......................... 198 Refueling .............................. 198
Fuel pump shut off system..... 497
Fuses ........................................ 472
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Gauges ................................. 77, 82
Glove box ................................. 405
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..... 262, 325
Head restraints ........................ 128
Headlights ................................ 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs..... 476, 485
Wattage ................................ 559
Heaters Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 387, 395
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Hood ......................................... 437
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 131 I/M test ...................................... 433
Identification ............................ 550
Engine .................................. 551
Vehicle .................................. 550
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 165, 168
Illuminated entry system ........ 403
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 75
Initialization Moon roof ............................. 143
Power windows..................... 139
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 455
Inside rear view mirror ............ 133
Instrument panel light control ................................ 78, 83
Interior lights ........................... 401
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

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JackPositioning the jack ............... 439
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 521
Jack handle .............................. 521
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 142
Power window....................... 138
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 101, 110
Wireless remote
control......................... 101, 111
Keys ............................................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 118
Electronic key ......................... 96
Engine switch................ 165, 168
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 535
Key number plate.................... 96
Keyless entry .......................... 97
Mechanical key ....................... 97
Replacing the battery ............ 469
Warning buzzer..................... 116
Wireless remote control .......... 97
Knee airbags .............................. 34 LATCH anchors ......................... 58
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 437
Hood lock release lever....................... 437
Shift lever...... 176, 178, 180, 184
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wiper lever ........................... 196
License plate lights ................. 188 Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 484
Wattage ................................ 559
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 475
Wattage ................................ 559
Lights Fog light switch ..................... 195
Front Interior light ................. 402
Headlight switch ................... 188
Illuminated entry system ....... 403
Interior lights list.................... 401
Personal lights ...................... 402
Rear interior light .................. 403
Replacing light bulbs ............ 475
Trunk light ............................. 112
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559
Lock steering column ..... 166, 173
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