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Parking brake
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 227)
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Instrument cluster light control button
To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster light. (P. 191)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
“MODE” button
Switches the multi-information display. Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being displayed.
Multi-information display
P. 196
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge and instrument cluster light control display
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
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Instrument cluster light control
To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster lights, push the
switch.
Darker
Brighter
The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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 high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 481)
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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
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
(P. 187)
(if equipped)
“ECO” indicator
(P. 2 1 1 )
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 202)
(if equipped)
“ECO OFF” indicator
(P. 2 1 1 )
Tail light indicator
(P. 201)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive lock
indicator (
P. 223)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 205)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 205)
(if equipped)
“VSC OFF” indicator
(P. 219)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 218)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator (P. 179, 175)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 184)“PASSENGER
AIRBAG” indicator
(P. 158)
*1
*1
*1
*1, 4
*1, 2
*1*1
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 427)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for
details.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The indicator comes on to indicate that the system is off.
*5: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(if equipped)(if equipped)(diesel
engine)
(diesel
engine)(diesel
engine)(if equipped)(4WD
models)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1, 3*1, 5
*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 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately if
this occurs.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position, tail,
license plate lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.