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What do the dash lights on my Toyota Rav4 mean?

I decided to take my Toyota Rav4 on a road trip to visit my family, but I noticed a dashboard light illuminate with a signal I'd never seen before. I’m not sure if my car is safe to keep driving or if I should try and find a service center. What do the dash warning lights on a Toyota Rav4 mean?

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Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To figure out if your
Toyota Rav4
dash lights mean you require immediate help, review the following common dash lights and their meanings:
  • Engine Oil Level or Oil Pressure Warning Light Symbols: Oil temperature is too high, the oil level is low, or oil pressure is too low. Stop driving immediately, turn the engine off, and add oil to the engine to bring the level up.
  • Brake Warning Light symbols: Your brake fluid is low or your brake system is malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
  • Battery Charge Warning Light Symbols: Can indicate a faulty alternator, faulty battery, a bad connection, or damaged cabling in the engine bay.
  • SRS Air Bag Warning Light Symbol: Indicates a malfunction in the airbag system, front passenger occupant classification system, or seat belt pretensioner system.
  • Engine Warning Light Symbol: Can indicate a problem in the electronic throttle control system or the emission control system.
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Indicates low tire inflation. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. If the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute, there is a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Having a great car insurance policy can ensure your Toyota lasts for years to come. To find great car insurance coverage at a low rate, use
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