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For safety and security
■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 
12-volt battery is disconnected 
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If 
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Running out of fuel 
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, 
refuel the vehicle with at least enough  gasoline to make the low fuel level 
warning light ( P. 449) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the 
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about 
7 L [1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value 
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.) 
■ Electromagnetic waves 
● High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate electromag- 
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec- 
tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances. 
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced 
radio parts. 
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of 
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving 
style and driving conditions. 
■ Declaration of conformity 
This model conforms to hydrogen emissions according to regulation ECE100 
(Battery electric vehicle safety). 
     
        
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2Instrument cluster
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Warning lights and 
indicators ......................... 112
Gauges and meters ........... 117
Multi-information 
display ............................. 126
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 134 
     
        
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Warning lights and indicators
Vehicles without multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and 
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari- 
ous systems.  
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis- 
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated. 
     
        
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s 
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning  
light ( P. 444)
*1Electric power steering  
system warning light  
( P. 445)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning  
light ( P. 444)
*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 446)
*1Charging system  
warning light ( P. 444)
*1Slip indicator light  
( P. 446)
*1
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure  
warning light ( P. 445)(Yellow)
(If equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 446)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning  
light ( P. 445)
*1
(If equipped)
Brake Override System  
warning light ( P. 447)/ 
Drive-Start Control  
warning light ( P. 447)
*1Malfunction indicator  
lamp ( P. 445)
*1High coolant  
temperature warning  
light ( P. 449)
*1SRS warning light  
( P. 445)
*1
(If equipped)
Parking lock system  
warning light ( P. 447)
*1ABS warning light  
( P. 445)(If equipped)
Parking lock  
system warning  
message 
( P. 448) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator 
light (P. 448)Low fuel level warning 
light (P. 449)
*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning 
light (P. 448)Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light (P. 450)
*1Automatic headlight 
leveling system warning 
light (P. 449)Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light 
(P. 450)
*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request 
indicator light (P. 448)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start 
system warning light 
(P. 455)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light (P. 449)*1
(If equipped)
Master warning light 
(P. 450)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
(P. 449)*1Tire pressure warning 
light (P. 450)
Open door warning light 
(P. 449)
(If equipped)
Go to service warning 
light (P. 451) 
     
        
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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) 
Cruise control “SET”  
indicator ( P. 313, 299) 
Tail light indicator 
( P. 241)
*1, 2Slip indicator  
( P. 319) 
Headlight high beam  
indicator ( P. 242)(If equipped)
EV indicator (P. 122) 
Front fog light indicator 
( P. 250)
*1
(If equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator  
Light ( P. 122) 
Rear fog light indicator 
(  P. 250) 
EV drive mode indicator  
( P. 231) 
Security indicator  
( P. 91, 104) 
Shift position indicators  
( P. 233) 
“READY” indicator  
( P. 224)
*1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 275) 
“ECO MODE” indicator  
( P. 317)
*4
“PASSENGER AIR  
BAG” indicator ( P.  5 6 )
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise  
control indicator  
( P. 299)  
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode 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 the lights do not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel. 
“PWR MODE” indicator  
( P. 317)(If equipped)
Steering control  
indicator ( P. 289)
(Green)
Cruise control indicator 
( P. 313, 299)(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam  
indicator ( P. 244)
(Green)
(If equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 288)(Green)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start  
system indicator 
( P. 224)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on  
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light 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, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme- 
diately if this occurs. 
     
        
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■ Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display 
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically 
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-
ered via the regenerative braking, or el ectricity is generated via the gasoline 
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not 
reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. 
■ Engine speed 
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help 
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. 
■ Brightness of the instrument panel light 
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the 
instrument cluster lights will dim. 
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals 
The fuel consumption display and average vehicle speed will be reset.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
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. 518) 
■ The trip information display at low temperatures 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal 
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.