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What Does the Light On My Dashboard Mean?

Dashboard Warning Lights

If you’re like many Glendale drivers, at some point, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What does the light on my dashboard mean?” Each light has a different meaning and each is important to pay attention to, so you can keep driving around Los Angeles in safety. Although important, there are plenty of other dashboard lights to be aware of beyond the typical check engine, battery charge, and oil pressure warning lights. Learn more about the meanings of these dashboard lights and take good care of your Toyota vehicle with our help and expertise!

Dashboard Warning Lights & Their Meanings

Below, you’ll find descriptions of what some of the less common — but equally important — dashboard warning lights mean:

Engine Warning Lights:

  • Coolant Temp Warning – When your coolant levels are off, your fan isn’t working properly, or if the coolant is leaking, this light will come on.
  • Service Vehicle – Usually this light comes on when an electrical issue occurs.
  • Reduced Power Warning – If you see this, you need to have the engine serviced, as there’s some part of it that’s malfunctioning.
  • Cruise Control – When you use cruise control, this light will stay illuminated as long as the system is on.

Brake System Warning Lights:

  • Brake System – This light means there’s an issue with your brakes, such as the brake fluid is too low or there’s an ABS problem.
  • Traction Control or ESP – This light means your vehicle’s electronic stability system is being utilized.

Safety & Informative Warning Lights:

  • Security Alert – If your ignition switch is locked, or a door is left ajar, this light will indicate either the tech malfunction or alert you of the open door.
  • Fog Lamp – This reminds you when you have your brights on.
  • Airbag Fault – Normally, this light appears once the car has been started to indicate there’s a fault in the airbag system, and you’ll need to bring your vehicle in for repair.
  • Washer Fluid Reminder – This simply means your washer fluid is low and needs to be replaced.

Tires Warning Lights:

  • Tire Pressure Warning Light The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has detected that one or more of your tires have a tire pressure rating that’s too low or too high. You should have your tires’ PSI adjusted to the recommended levels as soon as possible to avoid complications.

Learn More About Dashboard Warning Lights from Toyota of Glendale

When you see one of these lights on your dashboard, bring your vehicle to our Toyota of Glendale service center. Our highly trained technicians and knowledgeable staff are here to help you get back on the Van Nuys and North Hollywood roads in no time. Contact us today with any questions about dashboard warning symbols, and how our team can help diagnose and fix your vehicle problems.

 

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$25 Off A Set Of Brake Pads

Restrictions apply. Must be installed and offer redeemed by a participating dealer. Toyota & Scion vehicles only. See dealer for details. Excludes previous purchases. Offer ends 2/28/2025

Expires: 02/28/2025

FREE BATTERY CHECK SPECIAL

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Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota and Scion makes only. See dealer for details. May not be combined with any other offer. Please present coupon when service order is written.

Expires: 02/28/2025

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SPECIAL

$75.00 OFF per axle

Includes:

  • Install Genuine Toyota Brakes
  • Resurface Rotors
  • Check Hydraulic System for Leaks
  • Inspect Master Cylinder Fluid Levels
  • Perform Road Test

Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only in Toyota of Glendale Service Department. Toyota and Scion makes only. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

CABIN AIR FILTER SPECIAL

$29.95 + tax Installation Included

Keep your vehicle’s interior fresh and clean by installing a fresh Genuine Toyota Cabin Air Filter

Regular Price $89.95 +tax

Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Excludes Toyota Supra. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

ENGINE AIR FILTER SPECIAL

$19.95 + tax Installation Included

Install Engine Air Filter – Helps maintain efficiency and engine performance which can help improve gas mileage.

Regular Price $69.95 +tax

Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Excludes Toyota Supra. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

TIRE SPECIAL

BUY 3 TIRES AT THE REGULAR PRICE AND GET $100 OFF THE 4TH TIRE

Excludes mounting & balancing (total price for mounting and balancing of 4 tires is $35.00 per tire), sales tax and tire disposal fee. Offer applies to pre-tax total. OEM, OEA and WIN tires only. Tires must be dealer installed. Tires must be the same brand and model numbers. Three tires at regular price, get $100 Off the fourth tire. The fourth tire must be of equal or lesser value. Not valid on previous purchases. Toyota and Scion makes only. May not be combined with other coupons or offers. See Toyota of Glendale for details.

Expires: 02/28/2025

TOYOTA FULL SYNTHETIC OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

$68.95 + tax & hazardous waste disposal fee

Includes:
• Complete lube, oil and filter change
• Inspect fluids
• Adjust tire psi
• Multi-point inspection

 

Reg. $129.95 +tax

Up to 5 quarts of oil. 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder models higher. Excludes hazardous waste disposal fee. Limit one coupon per customer. Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Excludes Toyota Supra. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

MINOR SERVICE

$111.95+tax & hazardous waste disposal fee for Conventional Oil or $124.95+tax & hazardous waste disposal fee for Synthetic Oil

5k/10/20k Miles

Includes:
•Check installation of driver’s floor mat
•Rotate tires
•Inspect wiper blades
•Inspect & adjust all fluids
•Replace engine oil & filter
•Visually inspect brake lining/drums & brake pads/disc

Valid for 4-cylinder vehicles. Excludes hazardous waste disposal fees. Other vehicles additional. Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

INTERMEDIATE SPECIAL

$187.95 + tax & hazardous waste disposal fee

15k/45k/75k Miles

Includes:
•Check installation of driver’s floor mat
•Replace engine oil & filter
•Service battery & run midtronics test
•Rotate tires
•Inspect washer solvent
•Inspect wiper blades
•Visually inspect brake lining/drums & brake pads/disc
•Inspect & adjust all fluids
•Multi-point inspection

Valid for 4-cylinder vehicles. Synthetic oil additional. Excludes hazardous waste disposal fees. Other vehicles additional. Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

MAJOR SERVICE

$209.95+tax & hazardous waste disposal fee for Conventional Oil or $259.95+tax & hazardous waste disposal fee for Synthetic Oil

30k/60k/90k Miles

Includes:
•Check installation of driver’s floor mat
•Rotate tires
•Replace engine oil & filter
•Replace engine air filter
•Inspect engine/inverter coolant
•Inspect rack & pinion
•Inspect radiator
•Inspect cabin filter (if equipped)
•Visually inspect brake lining/drums & brake pads/disc
•Inspect & adjust all fluids
•Multi-point inspection

Synthetic Oil – (Includes cabin air filter replacement)

Valid for 4-cylinder vehicles. Excludes hazardous waste disposal fees. Other vehicles additional. Must present offer when order is written. Not valid with any other offers. Offer has no cash value. Valid only at Toyota of Glendale. Toyota makes only. Contactless payment available. Complimentary vehicle sanitizing with any service. Complimentary vehicle drop off and pick up within 5 miles of us. Not valid with prior purchases.

Expires: 02/28/2025

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