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Instrument panel light control
When the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is
dark, the brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■Brightness of the instrument panel light
●If the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument panel lights will dim.
If a display is difficult to see, the dimming can be canceled by fully turning
the dial in the direction of .
Turn the dial in the direction of in order to return the dimming.
●If the dial is fully turned in the direction of in the daytime, the bright-
ness of the instrument panel light can be darkened by one level.

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When driving
CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t a n a c c i d e n t
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e a n d i ts c o m p o n e n ts
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. 6 0 3 )
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.
Instrument cluster

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
●Energy monitor (→P. 5 2 )
●Hybrid System Indicator (→P. 2 7 0 )
●EV driving ratio indicator (→P. 2 7 3 )
●5-minute/1-minute fuel consumption (→P. 6 1 )
●Monthly fuel consumption record (→P. 6 4 )
●Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty (→P. 2 7 5 )
●Clock (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Calendar (→P. 2 7 7 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) (→P. 3 1 4 )
●Warning messages (→P. 5 4 8 )

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Switching the display
To s w i t c h t h e d i s p l a y, p r e s s
“DISP” button.
On vehicles with touch tracer dis-
play, the steering switches opera-
tion status is displayed on the
instrument cluster for confirma-
tion purposes. (→P. 2 6 0 )
To s w i t c h t h e o d o m e t e r , t r i p
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.

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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■Names and meaning of each icons
When EV Mode
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (→P. 5 8 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only
the electric motor (traction motor)
or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.When HV Mode
Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*:The current amount since the trip
meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
EV driving range (→P. 5 8 )

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■Reading Hybrid System Indicator
When EV Mode
Charge area
EV driving area
Power area
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.
*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: If the gasoline engine is operated (for example when driving at high
speeds or using the heater), the EV indicator may turn off even if the bar
is in the EV driving area. (→P. 4 0 )
Multi-information display*1
Charge area:
Shows that energy is being
recovered via the regenera-
tive braking system. (→P. 3 4 )
EV driving area:
Shows that the vehicle is
being powered only by elec-
tric motor
(traction motor).*2
Power area:
Shows that the gasoline
engine is used as auxiliary
power (during full power driv-
ing etc.).

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EV driving ratio indicator
The ratio of the distance driven using only power charged from an
external power source against other driving conditions is displayed
on the EV driving ratio screen. Two separate EV driving ratios can be
used: EV driving ratio (1) and EV driving ratio (2).
Calculation can be started or finished at any time via the reset operation.
■Switching the display
Press the “TRIP” button to switch
between the EV driving ratio (1)
screen and the EV driving ratio
(2) screen.

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■Resetting the data
Press and hold the “TRIP” button
while the screen you want to
reset is being displayed.
The bar display, percent display,
driving distance, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption
will be reset.
Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty
■Switching the display
The display changes as follows
each time the “TRIP” button is
pressed. Also, if the button is
kept pressed down while the trip
meter is being displayed, the trip
meter will be reset to 0.

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■Display items
●Odometer
●Trip meter
●Distance to empty
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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 dis-
tances independently.
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
•This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
•When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch off. If the
vehicle is refueled without turning the “POWER”
switch off, the display may not be updated.