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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 489)
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the
engine switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine 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 your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
*4: Vehicles without navigation system
*5: Vehicles with navigation system
“VSC OFF” indicator
( P. 211)Cruise control indicator
( P. 200)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/theft
deterrent system indica-
tor ( P. 110, 116)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)
*1
*1*1*1*1, 2*1*1*1*1
*1*1, 2*1*1*1, 2*1, 2
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Returning to the previous screen
Select “RETURN” on the menu screen. Press and hold the “DISP”
button until the display changes.
■System check display
After switching the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to
ON, SYSTEM CHECK is displayed while system operation is checked.
When the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small bright spots or dots may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a
particular characteristic of liquid crystal displays and does not indicate a mal-
function. No action is required.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Setting (e.g. language selection) can be changed. (Customizable features
P. 554)
NOTICE
■ The multi-information disp lay 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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
U.S.A. Canada
Type A
(if equipped)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
or the engine switch is
in ON)
Daytime running light
system is off.Type B

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is
opened and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine
switch has been switched to ACC or turned OFF.
To turn the lights on again, change the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or
the engine switch to ON, or turn the headlight switch OFF and then back to
or position.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. daytime running light system) can be deactivated.
(Customizable features P. 554)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON.
■ Intermittent windshield wiper interval (INT) mode
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle is blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (increase)
Intermittent windshield wiper interval
adjustment (decrease)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion