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Gauges and meters
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target
region.
The following gauges and meters and display illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode:
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Shift position indicators
Displays the shift position.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 268)

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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
button or “TRIP” button of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched button highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
button that is being operated.
The button can then be operated
by further presses.
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.

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MPH or km/h button
The speed units can be selected MPH or km/h.
Press the button to switch the
display between MPH and km/h.

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Instrument panel light controlWhen the headlight switch is turned on while the surrounding area is
dark, the brightness of the instrume nt 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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CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
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. 603)
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 fo llowing 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. 270)
● EV driving ratio indicator ( P. 273)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 6 1 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record ( P. 6 4 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 275)
● Clock ( P. 277)
● Calendar ( P. 277)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 314)
● Warning messages ( P. 548)

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Switching the display
To switch the display, press
“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. 260)
To switch the odometer, trip
meter and distance to empty,
press “TRIP” button.

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Hybrid System IndicatorHybrid 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. 58)

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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 highspeeds or using the heater), the EV indicator may turn off even if the bar
is in the EV driving area. ( P. 40)
Multi-information display*1
Charge area:
Shows that energy is being
recovered via the regenera-
tive braking system. (P. 34)
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.).