5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If  a war ning light tur ns 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) 
Indicates: 
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system 
• Low negative pressure in the vacuum tank (diesel 
engine)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*1 (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning 
buzzer)*1, 2 (if equipped)  
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low (This 
warning light may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move to a level surface and check to see if the light 
goes off.) 
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
         
        
        5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Yellow)
LDA indicator (warning buzzer) (if equipped) 
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert 
with Yaw Assist Function)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor- 
mation display. ( P. 294)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*1, 7 (if 
equipped) 
Indicates that a door is not fully closed 
 Check that all the doors are closed.
(Flashes or  illuminates)
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 
(warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten his/her
seat belt
 Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes or  illuminates)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning 
buzzer)*9 (if equipped) 
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning light 
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 12.0 L (3.2 gal.,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less 
 Refuel the vehicle.
Low engine oil level warning light (if equipped) 
Indicates that engine oil level is low (This warning light
may come on if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move 
the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the light 
goes off.)
 Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec- 
essary.
(Flashes or  illuminates)
Master warning light (warning buzzer) (if equipped) 
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and 
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has 
detected a malfunction.
 P. 575
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped) 
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system 
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the
system is canceled:  P. 346)  
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions