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902-1. Instrument cluster
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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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922-1. Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted.
This image is for example only, and 
may differ from the actual vehicle.
1Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day 
mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is 
changed between day mode and 
night mode.
●Day mode: When the surrounding 
area is bright
●Night mode: When the surround-
ing area is dark
The clocks can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
The multi-information display 
presents the driver with a variety 
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice 
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its 
content.
Changing the instrument 
panel light brightness
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display 
(  P. 9 3 )
Driving support system 
information display 
(  P. 9 6 )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Settings display ( P.98)
Warning message display 
(  P.101) 
     
        
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3375-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
■Adjusting the temperature 
setting
Turn driver’s side temperature 
control switch clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the switch counterclockwise 
to decreases the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately 
when:
 “SYNC” control knob is 
moved upward or downward. 
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)
 The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is 
turned. (The “PASS” display 
disappears)
 The rear seat temperature 
contorl knob is moved upward 
or downward. (The “REAR” 
display disappears)
To the air conditioning system 
switches between  individual and 
simultaneous modes move “SYNC” 
control knob upward or downward.
■Setting the fan speed
To set the fan speed, move the 
fan speed control knob upward 
or downward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan  speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns 
off the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode, 
move the airflow mode control 
knob upward or downward.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.
The mode switches  between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air  
     
        
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4116-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
stick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level 
ground. After warming up the 
engine and turning off the 
hybrid system, wait more 
than 5 minutes for the oil to 
drain back into the bottom of 
the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out and 
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ  depending on the type of vehicle or 
engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and 
preparing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type 
and prepare the items needed 
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.508
 Oil quantity (Low   Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near 
the low level mark, add engine 
oil of the same type as that 
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will  
     
        
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4446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Front fog lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Tail lights/stop lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Tail lights
 High mounted stoplight
 Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED lights
The lights other than the following 
lights each consist of a number of 
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, 
take your vehicle to your Toyota 
dealer to have the light replaced.
●Front turn signal lights/parking 
lights (type A)
●Front turn signal lights (type B)
●Front side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the 
inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up 
on the inside of the light lens does 
not indicate a malfunction. Contact 
your Toyota dealer for more informa-
tion in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up 
on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the light.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P. 4 4 1
■Front turn signal 
lights/parking lights (type 
A) and front turn signal 
lights (type B)
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb, and 
then install the bulb base to 
the light unit by inserting it 
and turning the bulb base 
clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to make sure it is 
securely installed a nd turn the lights 
and turn signal lights on to visually 
check that there is no light leaking 
from between the bulb base and 
Replacing light bulbs 
     
        
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4456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
light unit.
■Front side marker lights
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb, and 
then install the bulb base to 
the light unit by inserting it 
and turning the bulb base 
clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to  make sure it is 
securely installed and turn the lights 
on to visually check that there is no 
light leaking from between the bulb  base and light unit.
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and 
using a flathead screwdriver, 
remove the cover.
To prevent damage  to the vehicle, 
wrap the tip of th e flathead screw-
driver with tape, etc.
2 Remove the securing 2 
screws and light unit.
Remove the light u nit by pulling it 
straight back from the rear of the 
vehicle. 
     
        
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4466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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3Disconnect the wire harness.
4 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
5 Remove the light bulb.
6 Install a new light bulb, and 
then install the bulb base to 
the light unit by inserting it 
and turning it clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to  make sure it is 
securely installed and turn on the 
turn signal lights to visually check 
that there is no light leaking from 
between the bulb base and light  unit.
7
Install the light unit.
Align the 2 guides and push the 
light unit toward  the front of the 
vehicle to install it.
8 Install the 2 screws. 
     
        
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4476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
9 Install the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and 
remove the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver, 
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, 
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with tape, etc.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it. 3
Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb, and 
then install the bulb base to 
the light unit by inserting it 
and turning it clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to make sure it is 
securely installed and turn on the 
back-up lights to visually check that 
there is no light leaking from 
between the bulb base and light 
unit.
5Install the cover.
Align the tabs of  the cover with the 
grooves and install the cover.