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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-
ment cluster
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7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.460)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 ( P.461)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.461)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 ( P.461)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.461)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.461)
SRS warning light
*1
( P.462)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
( P.462)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.462)
Brake Overri de System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
*2
( P.462)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P.463)
Low fuel leve l warning
light
*1( P.463)
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON 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 sys-
tem if a light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the
multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: 7-inch display only
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.463)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*2
( P.464)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.464)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.464)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*1, 3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.465)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 3
( P.465)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3, 4
(if equipped) ( P.465)
(flashes or
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1
( P.466)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.466)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.467)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.467)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.467)
WA R N I N G
■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 hybrid system, this could
mean that these s ystems are not
available to help protect you in an
accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.223)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.229)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.229)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.231)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator
*1 ( P.232)
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Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only: This light illu-
minates on the multi-information
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights tu rn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
Front fog light indicator
*1
( P.235)
PCS warning light
*3, 4
( P.251)
Cruise control indicator
*2
( P.277)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator
*2 ( P.270)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
*2 ( P.270)
(white)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
(green)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6
( P.281, 294)
BSM OFF indicator
*2, 3
( P.281)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4, 9(if
equipped) (P.287)
RCTA OFF indicator
*2, 3
( P.294)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 4,
9
(if equipped) ( P.300)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*4 ( P.320)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 4
( P.321)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*2 ( P.213)
“READY” indicator
( P.213)
EV drive mode indicator*1
( P.218)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*4
( P.224)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*4
( P.224)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*4 ( P.227)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*4 ( P.227)
EV indicator
*1 ( P. 7 2 )
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 7 ( P. 8 9 )
Security indicator
*8
( P.79, 81)
“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*4, 8 ( P. 4 3 )
Eco drive mode indicator
*2
( P.316)
Sport mode indicator
*2
( P.316)
Trail Mode indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.317)
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or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators illumina te in the follow-
ing situations:
When the BSM function is
enabled on of the
multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is in
ON, the BSM function is
enabled on of the
multi-information display.
If the system is functioning cor-
rectly, the BSM outside rear
view mirror indicators will turn
off after a few seconds. If the
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a mal-
function in the system. If this
occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illumi nates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*8: This light illumi nates on the cen-
ter panel.
*9: 7-inch display only
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■Locations of gauges and meters
4.2-inch display
7-inch display
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P. 9 0 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.92, 102)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.470)
Gauges and meters
Meter display
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Clock (P. 9 2 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.91)
Shift position display ( P.220)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the amb ient
temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated e nergy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often. The gasoline engi
ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle
within the Eco area, more
Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regen- eration refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following sit uations, the cor-
rect outside temperature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change:
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
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• When the outside temperature has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristi c of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem
continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meters can be customized on of the multi-info rmation display.
( P.100, 110)
■Display items
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
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.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed
item will be changed. When the
trip meter is displayed, pressing
and holding the switch will reset
the trip meter.
WA R N I N G
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before u sing the liquid
crystal informat ion display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●Do not let the i ndicator needle
of the tachomete r enter the red
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(H). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
( P.497)
Odometer and trip meter
display