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■The meters and display illuminate when (Optitron type meter)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions
● The shift lever is in anything other than D.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■ When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the accessory meter and “Past
Record” screen of the Display Audio system (if equipped) or the navigation
system (if equipped) will be reset at the same time.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (Optitron type meter)
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
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. 631)
■ While driving (Optitron type meter)
When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

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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 (non- Optitron type meters)
Instrument cluster (Optitron type meters)
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 183)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor ( P. 134)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 207)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 236)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 253)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 236, 241)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 250)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 241)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 245)
Slip indicator ( P. 269)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 247)
VSC off indicator
(P. 270)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 260)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 270)
*1
*1
*1, 2*1
*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. 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.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 256) Security indicator
(P. 11 3 , 11 6 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 189)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 221)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 136)
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator
(P. 59)
*1
*1
*1*1, 2

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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 591)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. 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.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*2*1*3*3*3*3*4
*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 your Toyota dealer immediately
if this occurs.

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Accessory meter light control
The daytime brightness of the ac cessory meter can be adjusted.
Turn the headlight switch off.
Press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
Press the “MODE/ ” or “SET/ ” button.
Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select
Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select
Press and hold the “SET/ ” button.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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■When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the instrument cluster and “Past
Record” screen of the Display Audio system (if equipped) or the navigation
system (if equipped) will be reset at the same time.
■ Adjusting the brightness of the accessory meter
● If left idle for approximately 6 seconds or more while adjusting, the dis-
play will revert to the trip information display.
● When the parking lights are on, the brightness of the accessory meter
can be adjusted only with the instrument panel light control.
● If the “MODE/ ” button is pressed and held when the accessory meter
light control is displayed, the display will switch to compass calibration.
(P. 480)
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem with continu-
ing to use the display.
NOTICE
■The accessory meter at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal dis-
play. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.