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2-1. Driving procedures
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display operate when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●On vehicles with a tachometer, 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 flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(
P. 334)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster (vehic les without a tachometer)
Instrument cluster (vehicles with a tachometer)

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■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.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 130)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 158)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 146)
(if equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 158)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 148)*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 163)
Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Indicates the engine
coolant temperature is
cool.*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 164)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 163)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm system indicator
(P. 72, 74)*1“AIR BAG ON” indicator
( P. 92)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 115)*1“AIR BAG OFF” indica-
tor (P. 92)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Shift position and shift
range indicator
(P. 127)
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and 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 immedi-
ately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 305)
*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.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating and comeon to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(except
Canada)(Canada)(except
Canada)(Canada)
(except
Canada)(Canada)(if equipped)
(except
Canada)

(if equipped)(except
Canada)
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When driving
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:
Ty p e AOFF
Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Ty p e B Off
Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function (vehicles wit h an alarm system or daytime run-
ning light system)
In all following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery
from being discharged:
● The engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
● When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
● When the light switch is operated.
● When the door is opened or closed.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.