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912. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 9 4 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 487)
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption
The speed units can be selected.
Press the button to switch the dis-
play between MPH and km/h.
MPH or km/h button
7
8
9
10
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2. Instrument cluster
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the TRIP button will reset
the trip meter.
• While the odometer is being dis-played, or when the odometer/trip
meter are not being displayed,
the average fuel consumption
from the last reset will be dis-
played.
• While the trip meter is being displayed, the average fuel consumption will be displayed in accordance with the trip meter distance from the last
reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the TRIP button for longer than 1 second when the average fuel consumption is displayed on the trip
meter.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned to ON, the brightness will be
reduced slightly unless the control
dial is turned fully up.
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
1
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1714-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may
not change or the hybrid system may not start.
● If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-
tem.
■ Automatically P position selection function
P. 178
■ When the shift control system malfunctions
The power switch will not be able to be turned off. In such a case, the switch
can be turned off after applying the parking brake.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Meter display
When the power switch is turned off, each display will turn off as follows.
●The shift position indicator will turn off after approximately 2 seconds.
● EV driving ratio and average fuel consum ption after hybrid system started,
turn off after approximately 6 seconds.
● The odometer, clock, etc. will turn off after approximately 30 seconds.
(Each display will also turn off immediately if a door is locked before 30 sec-
onds has elapsed.)
WARNING
■ When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 471)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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595Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 407
General maintenance ........... 403
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 401
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ....................... 478
Warning messages ............... 487
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 362
Microphone .............................. 320
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Vanity mirrors........................ 380
MP3 disc ................................... 289
Multi-information display Drive information..................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Energy monitor ....................... 96
Language .............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Warning messages ............... 487 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 91
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 196
Hood ..................................... 409
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Folding .................................. 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside temperature display.................................... 365
Overhead console ................... 375
Overheating ............................. 528
Overheating, Engine ............... 528
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.