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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
■Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the “P LOCK MALFUNCTION” warning message appears on the
multi-information display. (→P. 5 5 0 )
●When the shift position indicator remains off.
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will temporarily not be
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Spe edometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. (→P. 2 6 8 )

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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To u c h t r a c e r d i s p l a y ( i f e q u i p p e d )
When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
button or “TRIP” button of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched button highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
button that is being operated.
The button can then be operated
by further presses.
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument panel light control
When the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is
dark, the brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■Brightness of the instrument panel light
●If the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
If a display is difficult to see, the dimming can be canceled by fully turning
the dial in the direction of .
Turn the dial in the direction of in order to return the dimming.
●If the dial is fully turned in the direction of in the daytime, the bright-
ness of the instrument panel light can be darkened by one level.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t a n a c c i d e n t
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e a n d i ts c o m p o n e n ts
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 6 0 3 )
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.
Instrument cluster

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
●Energy monitor (→P. 5 2 )
●Hybrid System Indicator (→P. 2 7 0 )
●EV driving ratio indicator (→P. 2 7 3 )
●5-minute/1-minute fuel consumption (→P. 6 1 )
●Monthly fuel consumption record (→P. 6 4 )
●Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty (→P. 2 7 5 )
●Clock (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Calendar (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) (→P. 3 1 4 )
●Warning messages (→P. 5 4 8 )