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WARNING
■Certifications for the immobilizer system
Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  re sponsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the e quipment.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the   proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed. 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ................... 92
Gauges and meters ............ 97
Multi-information  display............................. 101
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 110 
     
        
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The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The  warning  lights  and  indicators  on  the  instrument  cluster
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various system s. 
For  the  purpose  of  explanation,  t he  following  illustration  dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated. 
     
        
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's
systems.
Warning lights
*
(U.S.A.)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 477)*
Slip indicator ( P. 479)
*
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light (P. 477)Low  fuel  level  warning
light (P. 479)
*
(Yellow)
Brake  system  warning
light (P. 477)Seat  belt  reminder  light
(P. 479)
*
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*Master warning light 
(P. 479)
*
(Canada)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*Tire  pressure  warning
light (P. 480)
*
SRS warning light 
(P. 478)
*
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light 
(  P.   4 7 9 )
*
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 478)
(U.S.A)
Parking  brake  warning
light ( P. 205)
*
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking  brake  warning
light ( P. 205)
*Electric  power  steering
system warning light
(P. 478) 
     
        
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 204) EV  drive  mode  indicator
(
P. 197)
Headlight  high  beam
indicator ( P. 206)
Shift position indicator 
(P. 201)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 206) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
P. 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 206)EV  drive  indicator  lamp
(P. 76)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 210)
(if equipped)
Cruise  control  indicator
(P. 249)
*1Automatic  High  Beam
indicator ( P. 244)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 249)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer  system  indi-
cator (P. 86)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 264)
*1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 265)
LDA indicator 
(P. 239)
“READY” indicator
( P. 186, 190)
*1, 3PCS warning light 
(P. 229)
“AIR  BAG
ON/OFF” indi-
cator 
(P. 52)*1
“AIR  BAG
ON/OFF” indi-
cator 
(P. 52)*1
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) 
     
        
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*1: These lights  turn on when  the power  switch  is turned to  the  “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the power switch is tu rned to ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is  on, 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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light turns on when the system is off.
*4: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lo wer,  the
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
*4Low  outside  tempera-
ture indicator (P. 97)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should  a  safety  system  light  suc h  as  the  ABS  or  SRS  warning  lig ht  not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that  these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, whic h could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs. 
     
        
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.  
● Drive information
Displays  information  such  as  the
hybrid  system  operating  condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing  the  date/time  and  screen  set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( P.   4 8 5 )
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
● Menu icons
Select a menu icon to  display its content.
Drive information ( P. 102)
Select to display various drive data.
ECO ( P. 102)
Displays the fuel consumption information.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status ( P. 239)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA. 
Settings display ( P. 106)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents 
     
        
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning sensitivity
LDA warning sensitivity can be set to 2 different levels.
■EV Indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ECO savings settings
The  gasoline  price  and  fuel  consumption  comparison  settings  can
be set and changed.
■Date (clock)
The  date,  time,  and  clock  mode  (12  or  24  hour)  settings  can  be
changed.
■Units
Select to change the units of m
easure displayed on the multi-in for-
mation display.
■Language
Select to change the language displayed.
■Operation guide
Select to display/not d isplay the menu icons.
■Tr i p   s u m m a r y
Select  to  display/not  display  the  trip  summary  display  when  the
hybrid system is turned off.
■Initialize Display
Select to reset the mete r display settings.
Screen settings