Dashboard Lights

Illuminates when a 4WD vehicle is shifted into high range (high speed) 4WD. This mode offers greater traction than 2WD, but allows the vehicle to be operated at normal highway speeds.

Illuminates when a 4WD vehicle is shifted into low range (low speed) 4WD. This mode is for maximum power and traction to climb or descend steep hills, off road driving and hard pulling in sand, mud, etc.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

Indicates that the airbag is off.

Some Toyota models feature a Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch that can manually be set in the on or off position by turning the ignition key in the cutoff switch located in the center console.

Indicates that the airbag is on.

Some Toyota models feature a Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch that can manually be set in the on or off position by turning the ignition key in the cutoff switch located in the center console.

Indicates that the Auto-LSD is active.

Auto-LSD is a second level, low-speed traction control feature on some 2WD trucks and SUVs. The first level, Traction Control, is designed to reduce drive-wheel spin. The key difference in the activation of Auto-LSD is that, along with brake application to a spinning wheel (which helps engage a non-spinning wheel), Auto-LSD also allows engine power to spin the drive wheels faster than the non-drive wheels. This comes in handy on boat ramps, and when driving in modest off-road terrain, where some wheel slippage is desired.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

•When the light comes on: Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
•When the light flashes: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmission fluid temperature warning system.

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

This warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

• 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.

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

This warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

• 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.

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

Indicates that the Center Differential is locked.

Found on full-time four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles, a locking center differential enables the driver to lock the front and rear wheels together for 50/50 power distribution. This helps create maximum traction when the vehicle is stuck or in extremely slippery conditions. It should only be engaged at low speeds.

Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Indicates that the Cruise Control is on.

Cruise Control is a feature designed to maintain a set speed on the open road, without requiring the driver to hold down the accelerator pedal. The control stalk has a master ON/OFF switch, a speed SET function, and a +/- function that provides moderate acceleration or coasting/deceleration.

If the cruise control indicator flashes

Press the ON-OFF button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt.

Correction procedure: Fasten the seat belt.

Driver‘s seat belt reminders:
The driver‘s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. Failing to investigate the cause of this warning may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

(On the center panel)

Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt.

Correction procedure: Fasten the seat belt.

Front passenger‘s seat belt reminders:
The front passenger‘s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/ h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. Failing to investigate the cause of this warning may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates that the headlight high beams are on.

High beam headlamps aid driver visibility by projecting a bright beam far down the road. They should only be used in situations where they cannot blind oncoming traffic. Typical uses would be in remote areas such as mountains or deserts.

Illuminates when the headlights, side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights are turned on.

On Toyota models equipped with electronically modulated air suspension, the HI indicator will begin blinking when HI is selected, and will become solid to indicate that the mode shift is completed. HI mode raises the vehicle’s ride height 1.2 inches (30 mm) higher than Normal (N) ride height for driving on rough terrain. HI mode is unavailable when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 18 mph. When vehicle speed exceeds18 mph in HI mode, the ride height will be automatically adjusted to N.

On Toyota models equipped with electronically modulated air suspension, the LO indicator will begin blinking when LO is selected, and will become solid to indicate that the mode shift is completed. LO mode lowers the vehicle’s ride height 1.2 inches (30 mm) below Normal (N) for ease of egress/ingress and loading luggage. LO mode is unavailable when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph. When vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph in LO mode, the ride height will be automatically adjusted to N.

On Toyota models equipped with electronically modulated air suspension, the MAN (manual) light illuminates when the height control mode select switch is pressed. The vehicle’s height can be adjusted by pressing the height control mode select switch and will remain fixed at the selected height until vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph. When vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph, ride height will automatically be adjusted to Normal height.

On Toyota models equipped with electronically modulated air suspension, the N light illuminates to indicate that the vehicle ride height is in Normal mode. Normal mode is the default setting and is used for ordinary driving conditions.

Low level of fuel.

Correction procedure: Refuel the vehicle.

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(vehicles without multi-information display)

Low level of washer fluid.

Correction procedure: Fill the tank.

Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.

Warning light detail:
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the maintenance data has been reset.

Correction procedure:
If necessary, perform maintenance.

Warning light detail:
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the maintenance data has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the maintenance data has been reset).

Correction procedure:
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the maintenance data after the maintenance is performed. See your owner‘s manual for more details.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system; or
• The emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving first check the following:

Is the fuel tank empty? If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely.

The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips. If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

(vehicles with multi-information display)

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.

The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

Indicates that a door or back door is not fully closed.

Correction procedure: Check that all doors are closed.

Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that one or more of the doors or trunk is not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control power steering system.

Indicates that the Roll-Sensing Side Curtain Airbags are off.
Roll-Sensing Side Curtain Airbags (RSCA) are integrated with additional sensors including two roll-rate sensors and a lateral deceleration sensor. Coupled with the conventional side curtain airbag sensors in the b- and c-pillars, roll-sensing side curtain airbags can be triggered by a vehicle roll over or an initial collision that results in a roll over. In addition, the supplemental sensors provide unique deployment logic for the curtain airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners.

Indicates that the Theft Deterrent System (if equipped) is armed.

Indicates the shift position of the vehicle: P (Parking or starting the vehicle); R (Reversing the vehicle); N (Neutral); D (Drive, for normal driving); and, depending on the vehicle, L (locks transmission in low or first gear, for climbing steep hills/maximum engine braking); 2 (locks transmission in second gear for climbing hills, more engine braking); 3 (locks transmission in third gear for climbing hills, more engine braking than D); and S (Sport, for manual up/down shifting of the automatic transmission). NOTE: To improve fuel economy and reduce engine/drivetrain noise, set the shift lever in “D” for normal driving.

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If one or more wheels begin to spin (slip), the slip indicator illuminates to indicate that Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and/or Traction Control (TRAC) are operating in order to regain traction.

If the slip indicator light stays on or continues to flash, it could indicate a malfunction in:

• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

Illuminates when the side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on.

When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure.

Correction procedure: Adjust the tire inflation pressure. The light will turn off after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off even after the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

Correction procedure: Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Indicates that the Automatic Transmission Tow/Haul Mode is on.

Tow/Haul mode changes the shift logic of the transmission, so it selects and holds lower gears during acceleration and deceleration to improve towing performance.
With Tow/Haul engaged, the transmission doesn‘t hunt (awkwardly down/upshifting), especially on mountain roads while towing or hauling a heavy load. Acceleration, downhill engine braking, pulling power and cruising comfort are also improved.

*If equipped

Indicates that the turn signal is on.

If the indicator flashes faster than usual, check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

Indicates that VSC is off

If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, VSC or TRAC may reduced 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.

VSC OFF mode

Stop the vehicle completely and press the VSC OFF switch for more than 3 seconds ; (in the AUTO LSD mode, if 2WD). The slip and VSC OFF indicators will come on. The system is in all off mode.

If the VSC OFF indicator is flashing, it could indicate a malfunction in:

• The VSC;
• The TRAC; or
• The AUTO LSD system.

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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

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