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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters

The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the

target region.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Shift position indicator

Displays the shift position

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Low fuel level warning light

P. 467

Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button

P. 165

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Odometer/Trip meter display

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 dis-

play different distances independently.

2

Multi-information display

P. 170

Odometer and trip meter display button

Vehicles with smart key system

Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when

the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.

Vehicles without smart key system

Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when

the engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Odometer

Trip meter A

Trip meter B

Pushing and holding the button

will reset the trip meter.

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Instrument panel light control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red

zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 498)

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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

2

The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ

depending on the target region.

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. 161)

(P. 182)

1, 2

*

Headlight high beam

indicator (P. 174)

Slip indicator (P. 195)

1

*

Headlight indicator

VSC OFF indicator

(P. 173)

(P. 195)

(U.S.A.)

Tail light indicator

TRAC OFF indicator

(P. 173)

(P. 196)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

Security indicator

TRC OFF indicator

(P. 91, 94)

(P. 196)

(Canada)

Shift position and shift

range indicators

(P. 156)

1

*

SRS airbag on-off

indicator (P. 114)

“SET” indicator

(P. 182)

*¹: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or

the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without

smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-

formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few

seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not

come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

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

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■ Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated

vehicle’s systems. (P. 465)

1

*

(U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada) (if equipped)

1

1, 2

1

*

2

(U.S.A.) (Canada)

(U.S.A.)

1

*

(if equipped)

*¹: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or

the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without

smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-

formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few

seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not

come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

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

CAUTION

■If a safety system warning light does not come on

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

not come on when you start the engine, 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 your Toyota dealer

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 air temperature.

● Outside temperature dis-

play

● Trip information

Displays driving range, fuel

consumption and other cruis-

ing related information

Switching the display

Items displayed can be switched

by pressing the “DISP” button.

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Display items

■ Outside temperature

Displays the outside air temperature

The temperature range that can be displayed is from

-40 F (-40 C) up to 122 F (50 C).

■ Driving range

2

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 fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the

function was reset

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-

ton for longer than 1 second when the average fuel

consumption is displayed.

■ Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

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■ Average vehicle speed

Displays the average vehicle speed since the

engine was started or the function was reset

The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-

ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehi-

cle speed is displayed.

■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 12 mph [20 km/h])

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

exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The following information data will be reset:

●Average fuel consumption

●Driving range

●Average vehicle speed

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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