Hiace Dashboard Lights

There are many different warning lights that may show up on your dashboard. Some are fairly universal and some are specific to diesel powered vehicles. Here are some of the more common dash lights seen in the H100 series Toyota Hiace.

Brake System Light

The first thing to do if you see this symbol glowing on the dashboard is check the handbrake hasn’t been left on. Assuming it hasn’t, there is a fault with the brake system.

Engine Coolant Temperature

If this warning light turns on, that coolant level could be dangerously low, or a blockage in the system could be causing the engine to overheat. Call out your breakdown provider or seek immediate assistance at the nearest garage.

Engine Oil Pressure

This generally tells drivers that the engine has lost oil pressure. If you can’t remember the last time you checked the oil level, or had it changed, there’s a good chance it’s now at a dangerously low level – which could cause serious damage.

Vehicle Charging System

The most likely cause of a red light with a battery symbol is that the car battery is no longer charging, or something is draining the charge when the car is parked and switched off. A flat battery is one of the most common causes for breakdown technicians being called out. So if the light comes on, your car will need further examination.

Glow Plug

Glow plugs help start a diesel engine when it’s cold. So if you drive a diesel-powered car, you should wait for the glow plug symbol to switch off before starting the engine. However, if they come on after this, it means one of the glow plugs has a problem – common, as they wear out over time.

Low Fuel Level

Every driver is likely to have seen this at least once. It means the car’s fuel tank is nearly empty and if you don’t put more fuel in, you’ll be grinding to a halt fairly soon - usually somewhere between 20 and 50 miles.

Timing Belt

The timing belt warning light will come on every 100k km. This is the interval in which the timing belt should be serviced. After changing the belt you must manually reset the light.