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3When Driving
3-1. Start/Stop EngineIgnition Switch ................... 140
Starting the Engine ........... 142
Turning the Engine Off ...... 147
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges .......... 148
Warning/Indicator Lights .............................. 156
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 160
Automatic Transaxle Controls........................... 164
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 175
Fog Lights ......................... 179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 180
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................... 182
Rear Window Defogger ......................... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 186
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 191 3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 193
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................. 194
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .............................. 196
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 199
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 201
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering ................. 203
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 204
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)............................ 205
Laser Sensor..................... 211
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 213
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................ 218
3-13. Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor ............ 222
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Ignition Switch
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in
the order of off, ACC, and ON.
Pressing the push button start
again from ON switches the igni-
tion off.
■Off
The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button
start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is locked.
■ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light
(amber) illuminates.
■ON
This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi-
nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run-
ning.)
Some indicator lights/warning li ghts should be inspected before the
engine is started ( →P. 156).
Push Button Start Positions
Push button start Indicator light
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1513-2. Combination Meter and Display
3
When Driving
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Striped zone
*1
Red zone*1
*1: The range varies depending on thetype of gauge.
When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE.
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in
the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping
the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low,
refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 156.
Tachometer
1
2
NOTICE
Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.
Fuel Gauge
1
2
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●After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addi-
tion, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the
fuel moves in the tank.
● The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
● The direction of the arrow ( ) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left
side of the vehicle.
When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrum ent panel illumination is dimmed.
When the position lights are turned on, the position lights indicator light in
the combination meter turns on.
Refer to Headlights on P. 175.
The brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted by rotating the knob.
Dim
The brightness decreases by rotat-
ing the knob to the left. A beep
sound will be heard when the knob
has been rotated to the maximum
dim position.
Bright
The brightness increases by rotat-
ing the knob to the right.
■
Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled by rotating the dashboard
illumination knob to the right unti l a beep sound is heard while the
combination meter is dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If the
combination meter’s visibility is reduced due to glare from sur-
rounding brightness, canc el the illumination dimmer.
●When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the combination meter cannot be
dimmed even if the position lights are turned on.
● When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the screen in the center display
switches to constant display of the daytime screen.
Dashboard Illumination
1
2
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Combination Meter
Analog Speedometer Type
(With Tachometer)Center of Dashboard
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When Driving
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.
*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation chec\
k, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.
*2: The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
Warning Lights
*1Master Warning Light
(→P. 501)*1Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light ( →P. 501)
*1, 2Brake System Warning
Light (→P. 501) Low Fuel Warning Light
(
→P. 501)
*1ABS Warning
Light ( →P. 501)*1Check Fuel Cap
Warning Light ( →P. 501)
*1Charging System
Warning Light (→P. 501) Seat Belt Warning Light
(Front seat) (
→P. 501)
*1Engine Oil Warning
Light (→P. 501) Door-Ajar Warning Light
(
→P. 501)
*1Check Engine Light
(→P. 501)
(If equipped)
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light ( →P. 501)
*1
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light (→P. 501)*1
(If equipped)
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
(→P. 501)
*1
(If equipped)
Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light ( →P. 501)*1
(Red)
KEY Warning Light
(→P. 501)
*1Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light ( →P. 501)
(Amber)
(If equipped)
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)
Warning Light ( →P. 501)
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These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.
*1: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation chec\
k, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.
Indicator Lights
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light
(→P. 142) Headlight High-Beam
Indicator Light
(
→P. 176, 176)
*1
(If equipped)
Wrench Indicator Light
(→P. 159) Turn Signal/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
(
→P. 180, 186)
*1TCS/DSC Indicator
Light ( →P. 195, 197)*1Security Indicator Light
(→P. 121)
*1DSC OFF Indicator Light
(→P. 197)
(Amber)
(If equipped)
Cruise Main Indicator
Light ( →P. 214)
*1
(Red)
(If equipped)
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light ( →P. 209)
(Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise Set Indicator
Light (→P. 214)
*1
(If equipped)
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light ( →P. 210)
(If equipped)
Select Mode Indicator
Light (→P. 202)
(Blue)
Low Engine Coolant
Temperature Indicator
Light (→P. 159) Lights-On Indicator Light
(
→P. 175)
(If equipped)
Shift Position Indication
(→P. 165)*1Front Passenger
Air Bag Deactiva-
tion Indicator
Light ( →P. 78)
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1653-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
The selector position is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.
■Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illumi-
nates and the numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 157.
• The shift position indicator light in the combination meter illumi- nates. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 156.
• The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.
■P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
■R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be at a
complete stop before shifting to or from R, except under rare cir-
cumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle ( →P. 129).
■N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely even on the slightest in cline unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the
selector lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
■
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will
automatically shift through a 6-gearsequence.
Shift Position Indication
Warning Light
Transaxle Ranges