2026 Toyota Prius Warning Lights and Indicator User Guide
This blog will help drivers comprehend the warning lights and indicators on the 2026 Toyota Prius more easily. It covers the key dashboard icons for safety and performance. Understand meanings quickly so you can be informed and confident when driving your Prius on any journey.
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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, overhead console panel, and outside rear-view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
For explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.
Brake system warning light
Brake system warning light
Charging system warning light
High coolant temperature warning light
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Hybrid system overheat warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction indicator lamp
SRS warning light
ABS warning light
ABS warning light
Electric power steering system warning light
Electric power steering system warning light
LTA indicator
LDA indicator
PDA indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
Cruise control indicator
Driving assist information
indicator
Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light
Brake hold operated indicator*
Parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning light
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
- These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
WARNING
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail-able to help protect you in an acci-dent, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
AHB indicator
Smart key system indicator
PCS warning light
LTA indicator
LTA indicator
LTA indicator
LDA indicator
LDA indicator
LDA indicator
LDA indicator
LDA OFF indicator
PDA indicator
PDA indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
Cruise control indicator
Cruise control indicator
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Intuitive parking assist detection indicator (if equipped)
Slip indicator light
VSC OFF indicator
Driving assist information
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Brake hold standby indicator
Brake hold operated indicator
Security indicator
“READY” indicator
Low outside temperature indicator
EV indicator
Parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Eco drive mode indicator
Sport mode indicator
Custom mode indicator
- This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message
- Except for Puerto Rico
- For Puerto Rico
- The light comes on when the system is turned off.
- These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- This light illuminates on the out-side rear view mirrors.
- This light illuminates on the over-head console panel.
- When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
Outside rear view mirror indica-tors
In order to confirm operation, the outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the turning the BSM function/RCTA function on If the system is functioning correctly, the outside rear view mirror indica-tors will turn off after a few seconds. If the outside rear view mirror indica-tors do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Vehicles with intuitive parking assist detection indicator. The indicators turn off when the shift position is changed to R regardless of whether the intuitive parking assist function is turned on or off.
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