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1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The settings of the clock will be reset.
■ Calendar settings
●Until the calendar settings are set, the check screen is displa yed every time
the power switch is turned to ON mode.
● After  the  calendar  information  is  set,  it  can  be  changed  in  the  “Meter  Cus-
tomize” settings. ( P. 153)
■ When  the  menu  screen  on  the  navi gation  system  is  operated  (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display)
■ Liquid crystal display
Small  spots  or  light  spots  may  appear  on  the  display.  This  phen omenon  is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.
■ Pop-up display
Some  functions,  such  as  the  driving  mode  select  switch  and  air  conditioning
system,  are  operation-linked  and  display  pop-up  screens  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display. If the pop-up screens of these functions are not desired, they
can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings. ( P. 153)
If  calendar  recording  is interrupted due  to
replacement  of  the  12-volt  battery  or  12-
volt  battery  discharge,  etc.,  when  the
power  switch  is  turned  to  ON  mode  after
maintenance, the calendar settings check
screen  is  automatically  displayed  on  the
multi-information display.
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If  date  information  is  not  set,  the  fuel
consumption  record  cannot  be  stored
correctly.  When  the  calendar  settings
check screen is displayed, make sure to
always set the settings. ( P. 151)
A pop-up display of the menu screen icon
is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  dis-
play.
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*
: The  pop-up  display  on  the  navigation
system  can  be  turned  off  in  the  “Meter
Customize” settings. ( P. 153) 
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2494-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Automatic hybrid system shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts  off the hybrid
system when the shift position is in P with the hybrid system operating for an
extended period.
● The hybrid system will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it
has been left running while the shift position is in P.
● The  timer  for  the  automatic  hybrid  system  shut  off  feature  will   reset  if  the
brake pedal is depressed or if the shift position is in a posit ion other than P.
● After  the  vehicle  is  parked,  if  the  door  is  locked  with  the  door  lock  switch
(P. 187) from the inside or the mechanical key ( P. 647) from the outside,
the  automatic  hybrid  system  shut  off  feature  will  be  disabled.  The  timer  for
the automatic hybrid system shut off feature will be re-enabled  if the driver’s
door is opened.
■ Automatic P position selection function
P. 258
■ When the shift contr ol system malfunctions
When  attempting  to  turn  the  power  switch  off  while  there  is  a  m alfunction  in
the  shift  control  system,  the  power  switch  mode  may  change  to  A CCES-
SORY mode. In this case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned off by ap plying
the parking brake and pressing the power switch again. If there  is a malfunc-
tion in the system, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota d ealer immedi-
ately.
■ Meter display
When the power switch is turned off, each display will turn off  as follows.
● The shift position indicator will turn off after approximately  2 seconds.
● The  multi-information  display,  clock,  etc.  will  turn  off  after  approximately  30
seconds.  (Each  display  will  also  turn  off  immediately  if  a  door   is  locked
before 30 seconds has elapsed.)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 648