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Warning lights and indica-

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Gauges and meters .... 152

Multi-information display

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster

and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status

of the vehicle’s various systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-

ment cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all

warning lights and indicators illuminated.

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ

depending on the target region.

Warning lights

Brake system warning

*1

light (P.515)

(Yellow)

Warning lights inform the driver

of malfunctions in the indicated

vehicle’s systems.

Charging system warning

*2

light (P.515)

SRS warning light

*1

Brake system warning

(P.516)

*1

light (P.515)

*1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(P.516)

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning

*1

light (P.515)

(Canada)

(Red)

ABS warning light

(P.516)

(Canada)

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Inappropriate pedal oper-

*2

Parking brake indicator

(P.520)

ation warning light

(P.516)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

Electric power steering

*1

system warning light

Parking brake indicator

(P.520)

(Red) (P.517)

(Canada)

(Flashes)

Electric power steering

*1

system warning light

Brake hold operated indi-

(Yellow)

(P.517)

*1

Traction battery charge

warning light (P.517)

Driver’s and front passen-

ger’s seat belt reminder

light (P.517)

cator (P.521)

(Flashes)

*1

:These lights come on when the

power switch is turned to ON to

indicate that a system check is

being performed. They will turn

off after the EV system is started,

or after a few seconds. There

may be a malfunction in a sys-

tem if the lights do not come on,

or turn off. Have the vehicle

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Rear passengers’

seat belt reminder

lights (P.518)

Tire pressure warning

*1

light (P.518)

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

LDA indicator (P.518)

*2

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a

message.

(Orange)

LTA indicator (P.518)

WARNING

Driving assist information

■If a safety system warning

light does not come on

*1

indicator (P.519)

Intuitive parking assist

Should a safety system light such

as the ABS and SRS warning light

not come on when you start the

EV system, this could mean that

these systems are not available to

help protect you in an accident,

which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle

*1

OFF indicator (if

(Flashes) equipped) (P.519)

Cruise control indicator

(P.519)

(Orange)

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol indicator (P.520)

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately if this occurs.

(Orange)

Indicators

*1

PCS warning light

(Flashes

or illumi-

nates)

(P.520)

The indicators inform the driver

of the operating state of the

vehicle’s various systems.

*1

Slip indicator (P.520)

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*1, 2

Turn signal indicator

VSC OFF indicator

(P.242)

(P.388)

Charging cable indicator

(P.101)

Smart key system indica-

Headlight indicator

(P.248)

(U.S.A.)

*3

tor (P.231)

Tail light indicator

(P.248)

“READY” indicator

(P.231)

(Canada)

Headlight high beam indi-

cator (P.250)

Parking brake indicator

(P.243)

(U.S.A.)

AHB indicator (P.250)

Parking brake indicator

(P.243)

*1, 2

PCS warning light

(P.265)

(Canada)

Brake hold standby indi-

Cruise control indicator

(P.296)

*1

cator (P.246)

(*4)

Brake hold operated indi-

*1

cator (P.246)

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol indicator (P.288)

Low outside temperature

*6

indicator (P.153)

Security indicator (P.68,

69)

LDA indicator (P.285)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF”

*1, 7

BSM outside rear view

indicator

(P.44)

*1, 5

mirror indicators

(if

Eco mode indicator

equipped) (P.302, 307,

(P.241)

322)

Snow Mode indicator (if

equipped) (P.382)

Downhill assist control

system indicator (if

equipped) (P.382)

Grip Control indicator (if

equipped) (P.382)

Grip Control set speed

indicator (if equipped)

(P.385)

*2

LDA OFF indicator

(P.285)

LTA indicator(P.285)

(*4)

Driving assist information

*1, 2

indicator

(P.302,

322, 328, 331)

Intuitive parking assist

Regeneration Boost indi-

cator (P.240)

*1, 2

OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (P.311)

*1

Slip indicator (P.388)

(Flashes)

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SNOW/DIRT mode indi-

cator (if equipped)

(P.383)

(*8)

D.SNOW/MUD mode indi-

cator (if equipped)

(P.383)

*1

:These lights come on when the

power switch is turned to ON to

indicate that a system check is

being performed. They will turn

off after the EV system is started,

or after a few seconds. There

may be a malfunction in a sys-

tem if the lights do not come on,

or turn off. Have the vehicle

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inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2

*3

:This light comes on when the

system is turned off.

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display with a

message.

*4

:Depending on the operating con-

dition, the color and illuminat-

ing/flashing state of the light

change.

*5

*6

:This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

:When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or

lower, the indicator will flash for

approximately 10 seconds, then

stay on.

*7

*8

:This light illuminates on the over-

head console.

:Depending on the operating con-

dition, the color of the light

change.

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Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

■ Locations of gauges and meters

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of

the vehicle.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.155)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.524)

Display/hide for the multi-information display can be changed. (P.154)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F

(60°C)

Power meter (P.153)

Displays EV system output or regeneration level

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Clock (P.154)

Shift position indicator (P.236)

SOC (State of Charge) gauge

Displays the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery.

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Driving range

Displays driving range with remaining charge. (P.236)

When the air conditioning system is operating,

and the driving range

with the air conditioning system on are displayed.

Odometer and trip meter display (P.154)

• When the temperature of the trac-

tion batter is extremely high or

extremely low

■Power meter

Output restrictions reference dis-

*2

play

3

In the following situations, the out-

put is restricted, and the references

for those restrictions are displayed

in the power area.

• When the traction battery has a

low amount of charge and can no

longer output power

• When the temperature of the trac-

tion batter is extremely high or

extremely low

Charge area

*1

:The meaning of “Regeneration”

*1

here means converting kinetic

energy into electrical energy.

Shows regeneration status.

Regenerated energy will be used to

charge the EV battery (traction bat-

tery).

*2

:The actual restrictions may differ

depending on the vehicle condi-

tion.

Power area

■Outside temperature display

Displays the EV system output

(acceleration force) while driving.

●In the following situations, the cor-

rect outside temperature may not

be displayed, or the display may

take longer than normal to

change:

• When stopped, or driving at low

speeds (less than 16 mph [25

km/h])

• When the outside temperature

has changed suddenly (at the

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,

etc.)

*1

Regeneration restrictions refer-

*2

ence display

In the following situations, regenera-

tive braking is restricted, and the ref-

erences for those restrictions are

displayed in the charge area.

• When the traction battery has a

large amount of charge and can

no longer be regenerated

●When “--” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your

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vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Odometer and trip meter

display

●When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or

lower, the indicator

will flash

■ Display items

 Odometer

for approximately 10 seconds,

then stay on.

Displays the total distance the vehi-

cle has been driven.

■Liquid crystal display

P.156

 Trip meter A/Trip meter B

■Customization

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.

The gauges and meters can be cus-

tomized in

of the multi-informa-

tion display. (P.568)

WARNING

■ Switching the display

■The information display at

low temperatures

The display switches each time

the switch is pressed. Also,

when the switch is continuously

pressed during the trip meter

display, the driving distance can

be changed to “0”.

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.

Switching the meter dis-

play

The multi-information display

can be switched between dis-

play and hidden.

Adjusting the clock

The clocks on the following can

be adjusted on the audio system

screen.

 Multi-information display

 Audio system screen

For details, refer to “MULTIME-

DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Multi-information dis-

play

If

is displayed when

is

selected on the multi-information

display, the system may be malfunc-

tioning.

Display and menu icons

■ Display

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

Adjusting the instrument

panel light control

The brightness of the instrument

panel lights can be adjusted.

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Driving support system status

display area

Displays an image when the follow-

ing systems are operating and a

menu icon other than

selected:

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

is

1 Darker

2 Brighter

(P.281)

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

(P.276)

■Instrument panel illumination

adjustment

• Dynamic radar cruise control

(P.288)

• RSA (Road Sign Assist)

(P.286)

The brightness level can be

adjusted when the surroundings are

bright (daytime, etc.) or dark (night-

time, etc.).

Content display area

By selecting menu icons on the

multi-information display, a variety

of driving-related information can

be displayed. The multi-information

display can also be used to change

display settings and other vehicle

settings.

Warning or advice pop-up displays

are also displayed in certain situa-

tions.

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■ Menu icons

Changing the meter dis-

play

The menu icons will be dis-

played by pressing the

meter control switch.

or

The multi-information display is

operated using the meter control

switches.

Driving information display

(P.157)

Driving support system

information display

(P.157)

Audio system-linked dis-

play (P.157)

Vehicle information dis-

play (P.158)

Settings display (P.158)

/

: Select menu icons,

Warning message display

(P.524)

scroll the screen and move

the cursor

/

: Change displayed

■Liquid crystal display

content, scroll the screen and

move the cursor

Small spots or light spots may

appear on the display. This phenom-

enon is characteristic of liquid crys-

tal displays, and there is no problem

continuing to use the display.

Press: Enter/Set

Press and hold: Reset/Dis-

play customizable items

WARNING

Return to the previous screen

■Caution for use while driving

●When operating the multi-infor-

mation display while driving,

pay extra attention to the safety

of the area around the vehicle.

Call sending/receiving and

history display

Linked with the hands-free system,

sending or receiving call is dis-

played. For details regarding the

hands-free system, refer to the

“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-

UAL”.

●Do not look continuously at the

multi-information display while

driving as you may fail to see

pedestrians, objects on the

road, etc., ahead of the vehicle.

■The information display at

low temperatures

P.153

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vehicles. In this car, the number of

miles traveled (miles / kWh) per kilo-

watt hour of electricity (1 kWh) is

displayed on each screen as “elec-

tricity cost”.

Content of driving infor-

mation

■ Power consumption

Use the displayed values as a

reference only.

Driving support system

information display

■ Driving support system

information

Select to display the operational

status of the following systems:

3

 PCS (Pre-Collision System)

(P.265)

 LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

(P.281)

Current power consumption

Displays instantaneous current

power consumption.

 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

(P.276)

Trip Average/Total Average

 Cruise control (P.296)

To reset the average power con-

sumption display, press and hold

 Dynamic radar cruise control

(P.288)

the

meter control switch.

 RSA (Road Sign Assist)

(P.286)

The average power consump-

tion display can be changed in

■ Navigation system-linked

display (if equipped)

. (P.568)

Select to display the following

navigation system-linked infor-

mation:

 Trip Average

Displays the average Power con-

sumption since EV system start.

 Route guidance to destination

 Total Average

 Compass display (heading-up

Displays the average power con-

sumption since the vehicle was

recharged.

display)

Audio system-linked dis-

play

■Power consumption

It is a numerical value that rep-

resents the power consumption rate

and corresponds to the fuel con-

sumption rate of gasoline engine

Select to enable selection of an

audio source or track on the

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*

: These items are reset each time

the EV system stops.

meter using the meter control

switches.

 “Total”

This menu icon can be set to be

• “Average Speed”: Displays the

average vehicle speed since the

displayed/not displayed in

.

*

display was reset

Vehicle information dis-

play

• “Distance”: Displays the distance

driven since the display was

*

reset

■ Display items

• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed

 Drive information

*

time since the display was reset

 Torque distribution (if

*

: To reset, display the desired item

equipped)

 Tire inflation pressure

■ Drive information

and press and hold the

control switch.

meter

■ Torque distribution (if

2 items that are selected using

the “Drive Info. Items” setting

(average speed, distance and

total time) can be displayed ver-

tically.

equipped)

Displays the drive status of each

wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.

■ Tire inflation pressure

The displayed information

changes according to the “Drive

Info. Type” setting (since the

system was started or between

resets). (P.158)

Displays inflation pressure of

each tire.

Settings display

Use the displayed information

as a reference only.

■ Meter display settings that

can be changed

Following items will be dis-

played.

 Clock setting

P.154

 “Trip”

 Language

• “Average Speed”: Displays the

average vehicle speed since EV

Select to change the language dis-

played.

*

system start

 Units

• “Distance”: Displays the distance

Select to change the units of mea-

sure displayed.

*

driven since EV system start

• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed

*

time since EV system start

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settings to the default setting.



■ Vehicle functions and set-

• Power consumption display

tings that can be changed

Select to change the average

power consumption display Trip

Average/Total Average. (P.157)

P.568

■Suspension of the settings dis-

play



●Some settings cannot be changed

while driving. When changing set-

tings, park the vehicle in a safe

place.

Select to display/not display the

audio system linked display.



●If a warning message is displayed,

operation of the settings display

will be suspended.

Select to change the displayed con-

tent of the following:

3

• Display contents (AWD models

only)

NOTICE

■During setting up the display

Select to display/not display the

torque distribution display.

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge, ensure that the EV sys-

tem is operating while setting up

the display features.

• Drive information type

Select to change the drive informa-

tion type display between after

start/after reset.

Suggestion function

• Drive information items

Displays suggestions to the

driver in the following situations.

To select a response to a dis-

played suggestion, use the

meter control switches.

Select to set the first and second

items of the drive information dis-

play to any of the following: aver-

age vehicle

speed/distance/elapsed time.

■ Suggestion to turn on the

 Closing Display

headlights

Select to set the items displayed

when the power switch is turned off.

If the headlight switch is in other

than

or

, and the vehicle

 Pop-up display

Select to enable/disable pop-up

displays for each relevant system.

speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or

higher for a certain amount of

time when the surroundings are

dark, a suggestion message will

be displayed.

 Calendar

The year, month, and day can be

set.

 Default setting

Select to reset the meter display

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■ Suggestion to turn off the

headlights

If the headlights are left on for a

certain amount of time after the

power switch has been turned

off, a suggestion message will

be displayed.

When the headlight switch is in

the AUTO position: The mes-

sage asking if you wish to turn

the headlights off is displayed.

To turn the headlights off, select

“Yes”.

If the driver’s door is opened after

the power switch is turned off, this

suggestion message will not be dis-

played.

■Customization

The suggestion function can be

turned on/off. (Customizable fea-

tures: P.568)

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