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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. 583)
(Amber)
LDA  (Lane  Departure
Alert  with  steering  con-
trol) indicator 
(P. 585)
*1
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 583)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 584)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp (P. 583)Low  fuel  level  warning
light (P. 584)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 583)Driver’s  and  front  pas-
senger’s  seat  belt
reminder light ( P. 584)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 583)*4Rear  seat  seat  belt
reminder lights 
(P. 584)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 583)*2, 5
Stop  &  Start  cancel  indi-
cator
 (P. 585)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 583)*1
Master warning light 
(P. 586)
*1Electric  power  steering
system warning light
(P. 584)*1Tire  pressure  warning
light ( P. 586)
*1, 3PCS  (Pre-Collision  Sys-
tem) warning light 
(P. 585)*1
(U.S.A)
Parking  brake  warning
light ( P. 584) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e 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  turn  off.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction. Additionally, it  will turn on if the
system is turned off.
*1
(Canada)
Parking  brake  warning
light ( P. 584) 
     
        
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 239) LDA  (Lane  Departure
Alert  with  steering  con-
trol) indicator 
(
P. 281)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 241)*2, 3 Intuitive  parking  assist
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 241) *2BSM  (Blind  Spot  Moni-
tor) indicator( P. 323)
Headlight  high  beam
indicator ( P. 242)
*2, 6, 7BSM  (Blind  Spot  Moni-
tor)  outside  rear  view
mirror indicators 
(P. 323)
Automatic High Beam 
indicator ( P. 245)
*1, 4 Slip indicator ( P. 340)
*2Front fog light indicator
(P. 249)*1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 340)
Dynamic  radar  cruise
control  (constant  speed
control mode) indicator 
( P. 300)
*1, 2All-wheel  drive  lock  indi-
cator ( P. 337)
Dynamic  radar  cruise
control  (vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  control
mode) indicator 
( P. 296)
*2Downhill  assist  control
system indicator 
(P. 344)
Dynamic  radar  cruise
control “SET” 
indicator ( P. 296, 300)
*8Security indicator 
(P. 86, 88)
*1, 5PCS  (Pre-Collision  Sys-
tem) warning light 
(P. 267)*1, 9Eco  Driving  Indicator
Light ( P. 108) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e 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  turn  off.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer  to  “NAVIGATION  AND  MULTIMEDIA  SYSTEM  OWNER’S  MAN- UAL”.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2“PWR MODE” indicator 
(P. 235)*2, 5Stop  &  Start  cancel  indi-
cator ( P. 304)
Snow mode indicator 
( P. 234)
*1, 8
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF”  indicator
(P. 53)
*2
Stop  &  Start  indicator
(P. 304)
*1, 8
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF”  indicator
(P. 53) 
     
        
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*6: In  order  to  confirm  operation,  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
Vehicles without a smart key system
• When  the  BSM  function  is  enabled  on    of  the  multi-information  dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• When  the  engine  switch  is  the  “ON”  position,  the  BSM  function  is
enabled on   of the multi-information display.
Vehicles with a smart key system
• When  the  BSM  function  is  enabled  on    of  the  multi-information  dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM functio n is
enabled on   of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicators  do  not  illuminat e  or  do  not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
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 s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler 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/trip meter/Stop & Start system operation time display*
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 233)
Instrument panel light control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
*: If equipped
Gauge and meters
The  displayed  content  may  differ  depending  on  the  type  of
meter.
1
2
3
4
5
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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.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted. 
Pressing the butto n will adjust the
brightness of the instrument 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  ma y  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  entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ Stop & Start system operation t ime (current) (if equipped)
This  display  will  be  displayed  when  the  engine  is  stopped  due  t o  the  opera-
tion of the Stop & Start system.
Changing the trip meter display
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Select   using the meter control switches.
Select an item and then set it with the center button.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) settings
P.   6 8 5
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) settings
P.   6 8 5
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  settings (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate t he BSM (Blind Spot Monitor). 
(  P. 686)
■Power mode (driving mode ) settings (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate the power mode. ( P. 686)
■Stop & Start system se ttings (if equipped)
The length of time the Stop & St art system will operate when the “A/
C” switch of the air conditioni ng system is on can be set to 2  differ-
ent levels. ( P.   6 8 6 )
■Meter settings
● Language
Select to change the l anguage on the display.
● Units
Select to change the unit of me asure for fuel consumption.
● Maintenance syst em (for U.S.A.)
Select  to  reset  the  maintenance  data  after  the  required  mainte-
nance is performed. (
P.   5 1 0 )
● Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate the  Eco Driving Indicator Light. 
(
P. 108)
●  switch settings
You  can  register  1  screen  as  the  top  screen.  To  register,  press
and hold   while the desired screen is displayed.
● Drive information 1 through 3
Select  to  select  up  to  2  items  that  will  be  displayed  on  a  Driv e
information screen, up to 3 Dri ve information screens can be set.
Settings display
1
2