Toyota CH-R: If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

■ Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

(Red)

Indicates that:

• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

■ Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction:

• The parking brake system;
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■ High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is overheating

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)

Indicates the hybrid system has overheated

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Charging system warning light*

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■ SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■ ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■ Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:

• Brake Override System is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is operating

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating.

Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

(Red)

or

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■ Low fuel level warning light

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 7.4 L (1.9 gal., 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less

Refuel the vehicle.

■ Driver's and front passenger's seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts

Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger's seat is occupied, the front passenger's seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

*: Driver's and front passenger's seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver's and front passenger's seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■ Rear passengers' seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer*2)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts

Fasten the seat belt.

*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Regardless of whether or not a rear passenger is present, if the power switch is turned to ON with the rear seat belts unfastened, this light will also illuminate for a certain period of time.

*2: Rear passengers' seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers' seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■ Tire pressure warning light*

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sounds):

Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):

• Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level.

• Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method

*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■ LDA indicator (warning buzzer)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Driving assist information indicator

The following systems may be malfunctioning.

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• utomatic Rear Flashing Hazard Lights (if equipped)
• Secondary Collision Brake (Rear Impacts while Stopped) (if equipped)

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) (if equipped)
• Safe Exit Assist

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ PDA indicator (warning buzzer)

(Yellow) (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Alert).

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the Dynamic radar cruise control.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Speed limiter indicator (warning buzzer)

(Yellow) (if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:

Indicates a malfunction in the Toyota parking assist-sensor function

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sounds:

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

■ PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

(Flashes or illuminates)

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).

Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.

■ Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■ Parking brake indicator

(Flashes)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released

Operate the parking brake switch once again.

This light comes on the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brakes is fully released, the system is operating normally.

■ Brake hold operated indicator

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.

■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer

• If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
• If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.

If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.

■When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.

If none of the tires are punctured: Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.

If the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

If the tire pressure warning light comes on

1. After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.

2. If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform the tire inflation pressure setting procedure.

If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed since performing the tire inflation pressure setting procedure, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).

■When a tire is replaced with a compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)

The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the compact spare tire.

Replace the compact spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

WARNING

■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on

When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

■If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be sure to observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• Vehicles with a compact spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the compact spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking.

  If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

NOTICE

■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.