If there’s one thing we can say for certain, it’s that a dashboard symbol shouldn’t be ignored. The various icons on your Toyota dashboard can indicate malfunctions or other potential hazards, so it’s important to address them as soon as possible.
If you’re unsure about what a certain symbol means, refer to the trusty guide below, courtesy of our Toyota service center in Madison.
Toyota Dashboard Symbols and Meanings
 | Seatbelt reminder light This warns the driver and/or front passenger seat that their seatbelt is unfastened. |
 | VSC OFF indicator Push and hold the switch while your Toyota is stopped in order to turn off TRAC and BSC. |
 | Low fuel warning light This symbol indicates a low fuel level, and your Toyota needs gas. |
 | Master warning light When a buzzer sounds and this warning light flashes, the master warning system has detected a malfunction in your vehicle. |
 | Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light There is a malfunction in the EPS system that needs to be addressed. |
 | TRAF OFF indicator The vehicle’s traction control has been turned off. |
 | SRS warning light This means the SRS airbag system has a malfunction and needs to be addressed. |
 | Slip indicator A buzzer may sound to accompany this flashing symbol, indicating the VSC is operating. |
 | Tire pressure warning light This means the vehicle has low tire inflation pressure, or that there’s a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. |
 | Turn signal indicator The right or left turn has been activated, and will flash accordingly. |
 | ABS warning light There is a malfunction in the ABS or Brake Assist system in your vehicle. |
 | Charging system warning light Your vehicle’s charging system may have a malfunction. |
 | Security indicator For Toyotas with a Smart Key System: This will flash after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned off to indicate the system is operating.The indicator light stops flashing after ENGINE START STOP has been turned to ACCESSORY OR IGNITION ON mode to indicate the system has been canceled. For Toyotas without a Smart Key System: This light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate the system is operating.The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate the system has been canceled. |
 | Low engine oil pressure warning light The engine oil pressure is too low. |
 | Headlight high-beam indicator The headlight high beams have been switched on. |
 | Cruise Control indicator The cruise control system has been activated. |
If any dashboard symbols persist, we encourage you to schedule a service appointment with us today. If you have any questions about your vehicle’s dashboard symbols or anything service-related, contact us at Smart Motors Toyota.
About Smart Motors
Founded in 1908 by O.D. Smart, Smart Motors is one of the nation’s oldest automotive dealerships, is the mid-west’s largest hybrid dealer, is Wisconsin’s Largest Toyota Certified Used Vehicle dealer and one of Wisconsin’s largest volume new Toyota dealers. Located in Madison Wisconsin, Smart Motors is Wisconsin’s only two-time President’s Cabinet Award recipient from Toyota Motor Sales for superior customer service & sales volume. More about Smart Motors.
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