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■Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 1 1 1 )
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the
engine switch only to the “ACC” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly in either
direction.
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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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When driving
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Dynamic laser cruise control display (if equipped)
P. 197
Odometer/trip meter/instrument p
anel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being
displayed.
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light, turn the button.
( P. 176)
Odometer and trip meter
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.
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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Optitron type meters only:
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the
control button is turned fully
clockwise.
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 engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 536)
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When driving
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
Optitron type meters
Non-Optitron type meters
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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position 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: For vehicles sold in U.S.A. *3:For vehicles sold in Canada
Turn signal indicator
(P. 172)
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator
( P. 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 186)
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 185)
Slip indicator
(P. 215)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/theft
deterrent system
indicator ( P. 111 , 11 3 )
Cruise control indicator/
dynamic laser cruise
control indicator
(P. 194, 197)
Shift position indicators ( P. 170)
(if equipped)
Conventional cruise
control mode indicator
(P. 197)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 209)
(if equipped)
Dynamic laser cruise
control ready mode
indicator (P. 197)
(if equipped)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 216)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 130)
*2
*3
*1
*1*1
*1
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or 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.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 504)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position 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: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*3: For vehicles sold in Canada
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1, 2*1, 3*1*1*1, 2*1, 3
*1*1, 2*1, 3*1, 2*1
*1
*1
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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, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position)
*: if equipped
**
U.S.A.Canada
(if equipped)