2010 TOYOTA PRIUS display

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Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into “R”, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in “R”.
■ When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in “N”, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in “N” for an extended period of time.
■ Eco Driving Mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco Driving Mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
■ If the system malfunctions
The following situations indicate a problem with the system. 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
● The indicator on the “P” position switch flashes. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction unless a warning message appears in the multi-
information display.
● All frames of the shift position indicators in the instrument cluster flash.
● The parking system error message appears on the multi-information dis-
play.
● The instrument cluster does not come on when the “POWER” switch is in
ON mode.

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*: Follow the warning message displayed.
CAUTION
■
To avoid an accident
Do not hang objects on or attach objects to the shift lever. 
Doing so may cause the shift lever to move and the shift position to change.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm beep sounds and warning message
*
If the driver’s door is
opened while the transmis-
sion is in “N”, “D” or “B”. Push the “P” position
switch.

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Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
switch or “TRIP” switch of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched switch highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
switch that is being operated.
The switch can then be operated
by further presses.

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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h. Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Clock ( P. 201)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Energy monitor ( P. 190)
Displays the status of the hybrid system.
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 192)
Provides assistance for environmentally friendly (fuel efficient) driving.
● Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
●Odometer/trip meter/ distance to empty ( P. 198)

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Switching the display
“TRIP” button
“DISP” button
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (P. 182)
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 218)
Automatically displayed when using dynamic radar cruise control.
● Lane-keeping assist display (if equipped) ( P. 235)
Automatically displayed when using lane-keeping assist.
● Warning messages ( P. 508)
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems.

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Energy monitorThe energy monitor displays the operating condition of the hybrid
system, showing such information as the gasoline engine operating
status, and the usage and regeneration status of electrical energy.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Electric motor (traction motor)
The energy flow is indicated using arrows which vary in color and
direction depending on the driving conditions (when accelerating/
decelerating, etc.).
Multi-information display*
When the vehicle is powered
by the electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is powered
by both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (traction
motor)