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Parking brake
Parking brake operation
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is not in IGNITION ON mode,
the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake switch.
Automatic release function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
When starting, if the shift lever is engaged, the accelerator pedal and clutch
pedal are operated while the parking brake is applied, the parking brake will
be automatically released, thus making starting off easier.
Press the switch to set
The parking brake indicator
light will flash, and the light will
remain on when the parking
brake is applied.
Press and hold the parking
brake switch if an emergency
occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake
while driving.
Pull the switch to release

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Automatic apply function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
To prevent the parking brake from being left accidentally unapplied, the
parking brake will be applied automatically under the following conditions
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine switch is
switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry & start sys-
tem):
• Automatic apply mode is ON
• The vehicle is stopped
Switching automatic apply mode
Automatic apply mode is initially set to ON, but it can be switched
between ON and OFF as the situation demands.
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system), or switch the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry and start system)
Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for
specific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To activate temporary cancelation, parking brake switch need to be
pulled when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine
switch is switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system).
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply
mode changes from ON to OFF.
STEP1
When switching automatic apply mode
from ON to OFF:
Pull and hold the parking brake switch for
5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will illumi-
nate.
When switching automatic apply mode
from OFF to ON:
Push and hold the parking brake switch
for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.STEP2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data. (P. 249)
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
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 dis-
play different distances independently.

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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
“DISP.”/instrument panel light control button
Press: Switches the multi-information display.
Turn: To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light. (P. 244)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Clock
Displays the time.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel light can be adjusted when
the headlight switch is on.
Darker
Brighter
Tail cancel feature
When turning the instrument panel light control button all the way clockwise
(brighter), the brightness will become suddenly very bright.
Use this feature when driving during daytime with your headlights on, it will
improve visibility of the instrument panel.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature 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. 710)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and some indica-
tors may differ depending on the engine, transmission, etc.
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 236)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 275)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 263)
(If equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 275, 281)
Tail light indicator
(P. 262)
(If equipped)
Speed limiter indicator
(P. 300)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 267)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 281)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 267)
(If equipped)
“LKA” indicator
(P. 318)
Slip indicator (P. 328)
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 263)
(Diesel engine)
Engine preheating indi-
cator (P. 210, 215)
(If equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 198)
Security indicator
(P. 135, 146)
(If equipped)
Auto P-off indicator
(P. 238)
*1, 2*1, 3
*1
*1

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
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
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
turn on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes quickly to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Driving range
Displays the estimated maxi-
mum distance that can be driven
with the quantity of fuel remain-
ing.
• This distance is computed
based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of
fuel is added to the tank, the
display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or the
engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system).
If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off or the
engine switch to the “LOCK”
position, the display may not
be updated.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles with smart
entry & start system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode
Vehicles without smart
entry & start system:
When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position)
(If equipped)