Toyota Highlander Dashboard Light Guide

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Warning Lights

The first type of light you’ll see on your dashboard is known as a warning light. These are designed to alert you to possible malfunctions or specific system failures. Once you see one of these activate, you’ll want to get your vehicle in for service as soon as possible.

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

Up first is one that is self-explanatory. The Low Fuel Level Warning light is meant to notify you that your fuel is low and, while you may be able to drive a bit further, you should get to a fueling station soon. It’s designed just like a gas fuel pump.

Brake System Warning Light

Next is one of the most important warning lights to keep an eye on. The Brake System Warning Light, which will flash simply as the word “BRAKE”, tells you there may be a problem with your brake system.

It could mean a simple malfunction, or it could mean your brake fluid level is low. Either way, you should avoid driving when this light comes on.

SRS Warning Light

Another important warning light that signifies a potential safety risk is the SRS Warning Light. This means that there is likely a malfunction with the SRS airbag system, the front passengers occupant classification system, or the seat belt pretensioner system.

All present significant risks to the safety of you and your passengers. You should get your vehicle checked immediately when this light, which looks like a passenger with a small circle in their lap indicating the airbag, comes on.

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Indicators

The second type of dashboard light is what’s known as an indicator. These are designed to simply notify you of a specific system in your vehicle. Although they are different from warning lights, they can still notify you of a malfunction in your vehicle that might require immediate service.

Malfunction Indicator

One of the more common indicators in the Highlander is known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. This is essentially your check engine light.

Designed to look like an engine with the word “CHECK” underneath it, this indicates a malfunction in any of the following:

• The electronic engine control system
• The electronic throttle control system
• The electronic automatic transmission system

If you see this light flash on your dashboard, you should seek out service immediately.

LTA Indicator

One of the most helpful intuitive systems in the Toyota Highlander is the Lane Tracing Assist System. Since it’s so important, especially on those busy highways, there’s a dashboard indicator to let you know a malfunction has occurred in the system.

This light is designed to look like a vehicle switching lanes. It’s accompanied by a warning buzzer as well.

Slip Indicator

Next up is the Slip Indicator. You’ve likely seen this symbol before, designed as a vehicle with two waving lines beneath it. This is meant to alert you to a malfunction in four important traction and electronic stability control systems:

• VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system
• TRAC (Traction Control) system
• Trailer sway control
• Hill-start assist control system

When this light is illuminated, it means there’s a malfunction. If it’s flashing, however, it indicates that these systems are working.

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