Get When driving -> Instrument cluster Guide for Toyota Auris 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters

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The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the

“POWER” switch is in ON mode.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the hybrid system output or regeneration level.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Multi-information display

P. 200

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Shift position indicator

Displays the shift position.

Odometer/trip meter display change button

Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the

meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to

record and display different distances independently.

Odometer/trip meter display

Clock

P. 345

Changing the display

Pressing this button switches among odometer, trip meter and instru-

ment panel light control displays.

Odometer

*1

Trip meter A

*1

Trip meter B

Instrument panel light control

*2

display (when the headlight

switch is on and surrounding

are dark enough)

^*1: Pressing and holding the button

will reset the trip meter.

^*2: Pressing and holding the button

will adjust brightness of the instru-

ment panel lights.

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Hybrid System Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco

driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will

turn on.

Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-

ate in the following conditions:

• The shift position is anything other

than D.

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• The driving mode is set to power

mode or EV-Drive Mode.

(P. 180, 186)

• The vehicle speed is approximately

130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.

Power area

Shows that the driving power is more

than the upper limit of Eco driving

(during full power driving etc.).

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is driving in

Eco-friendly.

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power is

not being used very often.

The gasoline engine will automatically

stop and restart under various condi-

tions.

Charge area

Shows regenerative charging.

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 By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-

ing can be achieved.

 Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be

used to charge the battery.

 Eco Driving Indicator Light can be enabled or disabled. (P. 203)

*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of

energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hybrid system and its components

The hybrid system may be overheating if the top segments of the engine

coolant temperature gauge are flashing. In this case, immediately stop the

vehicle in a safe place, and check the hybrid system after it has cooled com-

pletely. (P. 481)

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Indicators and warning lights

The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-

ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-

tems.

 Instrument cluster

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 Center panel

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 Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the

vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator

Cruise control indicator

(P. 190)

(P. 219)

(If equipped)

1, 2

*

Headlight high beam

indicator (P. 206)

Slip indicator

(P. 229, 232)

Tail light indicator

Shift position indicators

(P. 206)

(P. 193)

Front fog light indicator

Power mode indicator

(P. 211)

(P. 186)

Rear fog light indicator

“ECO MODE”

(P. 211)

indicator (P. 186)

1, 3

*

Eco Driving Indicator

Light (P. 195)

EV-Drive Mode indicator

(P. 180)

Security indicator

“READY” indicator

(P. 107, 115)

(P. 175)

1

*

Airbag manual on-off

indicator(P. 160)

*¹: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON

mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will

turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.

There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,

or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional for details.

*²: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*³: The light does not turn on when the system is disable.

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 Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the

vehicle’s systems. (P. 430)

1

2

*

(red)

(If equipped)

1

*

2

(If equipped)

(For driver) (For front

passenger)

(yellow)

*¹: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON

mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will

turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.

There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,

or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional for details.

*²: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION

If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light

not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these

systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could

result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional, immediately if this occurs.

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Multi-information display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of

driving-related data, including the current outside temperature and

date.

 Outside temperature dis-

play

 Date

 Energy monitor

(P. 36)

 Trip information (P. 201)

Displays driving range, fuel

consumption and other cruis-

ing-related information.

 Eco Drive level (P. 204)

 Warning messages

(P. 436)

Automatically displayed when

a malfunction occurs in one of

the vehicle’s system.

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Switching the display

Display items can be switched

by pressing the “DISP” switch.

Type A

Type B

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 Display items

Outside temperature and date

Displays the outside air temperature and date.

The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40C (-40F) to

50C (122F).

Energy monitor

Displays the status of the hybrid system. (P. 36)

When the energy monitor is displayed, the odometer/trip meter does not

appear.

Instantaneous fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous fuel consumption.

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Average fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was

reset.

• The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer

than one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.

• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

Cruise range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with

the quantity of fuel remaining.

• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.

As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from

that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display

may not be updated.

Average vehicle speed

Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was

started or the function was reset.

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than

one second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.

Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started or

the function was reset.

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” switch for longer than

one second when the elapsed time is displayed.

Set up screen

Language, date, date form and units can be set up. Also, the dis-

play of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be turned on or off.

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Setting up display

Make sure that the vehicle is stopped in a safe place before begin-

ning set up.

STEP

1

2

Display the “SET UP” screen.

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to enter the adjustment

mode.

Press the “DISP” switch to select

the desired item.

STEP

3

2

STEP

4

Press and hold the desired item to enter the adjustment

screen.

To return to the “SET UP” screen after an adjustment is made, select

“BACK” and then press and hold the “DISP” switch.

 Selecting the language

Select the desired language.

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.

 Setting the date

STEP

1

Press the “DISP” switch to select the year.

After the year is adjusted, wait 5

STEP

2

seconds to select the month, and

5 more seconds to select the

day.

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 Selecting the date form

Select the desired date form.

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.

 Selecting the units

Select the desired distance and consumption units.

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.

 Selecting to enable or disable Eco Driving Indicator Light

(P. 195)

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to input the choice.

Eco Drive level

Displays the fuel consumption level of each trip when it ends.

When the hybrid system is

turned off, this screen is dis-

played for several seconds. If a

certain level of fuel efficiency is

achieved, “EXCELLENT” will

also appear.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals

The following information data will be reset.

 Date

 Average fuel consumption

 Driving range

 Average vehicle speed

 Elapsed time

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Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-

played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.

 When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph])

 When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/

exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

NOTICE

The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal

information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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