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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light (P. 563)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 564)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 563)*1, 2, 3
Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 564)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 563)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 564)
*1, 2Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 563)*2Open door warning light
(P. 565)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 563)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 565)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 563)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 565)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 564)*1Master warning light
( P. 565)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 564)*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 565)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 564)
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*1: Vehicles without a smart key system: 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.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 mal-
function 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: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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*1: Vehicles without a smart key system: 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.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 mal-
function 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: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicatorsilluminate in the following situations:
Vehicles without a smart key system
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the “ON” position
Vehicles with a smart key system
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: The light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
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WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights 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.
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Switches the trip information.
Outside temperature
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 234)
Meter panel lights control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Switches between the trip meter
“A” and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the trip meter display
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The brightness of the meter panel lights can be adjusted.
Pressing the button will adjust the
brightness of the meter panel
lights.
The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually. How-
ever, when in day mode, adjusting
the brightness level will also
change the brightness level of
night mode.
■The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
Instrument panel light control
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. 626)
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1163-1. Key information
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To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (P. 618)
■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
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1743-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
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