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Service Indicator & Warning Lights Toyota Corolla VI

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ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Indicates engine coolant temperature. Gauge should register below "HOT" range while driving.

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

Indicates engine oil pressure. If gauge registers low or no oil pressure, stop the vehicle immediately and check the oil level. If oil level is satisfactory and light remains on, have the lubricating system serviced as soon as possible.

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

If this light flickers or comes on while driving, the oil pressure is probably low. If this occurs, stop the vehicle immediately and check the oil level. If oil level is okay and light remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

VOLTMETER

Indicates whether the battery is charging or not. If the gauge registers below the normal range for an extended period, check the alternator belt tension. If belt tension is okay, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

CHARGE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

Indicates that the battery is not charging properly. Check the alternator belt tension. If belt tension is okay, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

This light indicates that either the parking brake is on or the brake fluid level is low.

ENGINE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

If this light comes on while driving, it indicates a problem with the engine electrical system. On California vehicles, it also indicates a malfunction in the emission control system and may be used to access fault codes. Have the system serviced as soon as possible.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: SERVICE INDICATOR & WARNING LIGHTS (FWD/4WD)

Indicates engine coolant temperature. Gauge should register below "HOT" range while driving.

Indicates engine oil pressure. If gauge registers low or no oil pressure, stop the vehicle immediately and check the oil level. If oil level is satisfactory and light remains on, have the lubricating system serviced as soon as possible.

If this light flickers or comes on while driving, the oil pressure is probably low. If this occurs, stop the vehicle immediately and check the oil level. If oil level is okay and light remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

Indicates whether the battery is charging or not. If the gauge registers below the normal range for an extended period, check the alternator belt tension. If belt tension is okay, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

Indicates that the battery is not charging properly. Check the alternator belt tension. If belt tension is okay, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

This light indicates that either the parking brake is on or the brake fluid level is low.

If this light comes on while driving, it indicates a problem with the engine electrical system. On California vehicles, it also indicates a malfunction in the emission control system and may be used to access fault codes. Have the system serviced as soon as possible.

FUEL FILTER WARNING LIGHT (DIESEL ENGINES)

If this light comes on while driving, drain the fuel filter of water immediately.

"A/T OIL TEMP" WARNING LIGHT (ALL-TRAC/4WD VEHICLES)

Indicates that the automatic transmission is overheated. If this light comes on while driving, slow the vehicle and pull off the road. Idle engine until light goes out. If light does not go out, do not drive the vehicle. Have the transmission serviced immediately.