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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-
tion and indicators
3-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
....................................... 168
Gauges and meters .......... 174
Multi-information display ... 179
Head-up display................ 191
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ............................. 195

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3-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
The display of the speedometer c an be selected from two types, analog or
digital. ( →P.186)
■When analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the tar-
get region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirr ors inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster

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Warning lights inform the driver of
malfunctions in the indicated vehi -
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per -
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on , or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi -
cle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lights
(Red)
Brake system warning
light*1 ( →P.568)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light*1 ( →P.568)
Charging system warn -
ing light*1 ( →P.569)
High coolant temperature
warning light*2 ( →P.569)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light*2 ( →P.569)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light*2 ( →P.569)
Malfunction indicator
lamp*1 ( →P.570)
SRS warning light*1
( →P.570)
ABS warning light*1
( →P.570)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light*1
( →P.570)
(Flashes or illu- minates)
PCS warning light*1 (if
equipped) ( →P.571)
(Orange)
LTA indicator (if
equipped) ( →P.571)
Toyota parking assist-
sensor OFF indicator*3 ( i f
equipped) ( →P.572)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( →P.572)
BSM OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( →P.573)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped)
( →P.573)
Slip indicator light*1
( →P.573)
Brake Override Sys -
tem/Drive-Start Con -
trol/PKSB (if equipped)
warning light*2 ( →P.574)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator*1 ( →P.574)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
( →P.574)
Tire pressure warning
light*1 ( →P.575)
Low fuel level warning
light ( →P.575)
Driver’s and front pas -
senger’s seat belt
reminder light ( →P.575)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
( →P.576)

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*1: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display with a message.
*2: Depending on the operating condi -
tion, the color and illuminating/flash -
ing state of t he light change.
*3: The light comes on when the system
is turned off.
*4: Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator turns on when the power
switch is turned to ON while the
Toyota parking a ssist-sensor func-
tion is on. It will t urn off after a few
seconds.
*5: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per -
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on , or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside
rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*5
( →P.439)
VSC OFF indicator*3, 5
( →P.439)
PCS warning light*3, 5 ( i f
equipped) ( →P.357)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators*5, 6 (if
equipped) ( →P.393)
BSM OFF indicator*3, 5
(if equipped) ( →P.393)
RCTA OFF indicator*3, 5
(if equipped) ( →P.393)
Brake hold standby indi -
cator*5 ( →P.329)
Brake hold operated
indicator*5 ( →P.329)
Security indicator
( →P.76, 78)
“READY” indicator
( →P.317)
Low outside tempera -
ture indicator*7
( →P.177)
EV indicator ( →P.90)
Parking brake indicator
( →P.326)
EV drive mode indica -
tor*8 ( →P.86)
AUTO EV/HV mode
indicator*8 ( →P.86)
HV drive mode indica -
tor*8 ( →P.86)
Hybrid battery charge
mode indicator*8
( →P.87)
Eco drive mode indica -
tor ( →P.434)
Sport mode indicator
( →P.434)
Trail Mode indicator
( →P.435)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator*5, 9 ( i f e q u i p p e d )
( →P.48)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
the blue zone, EV driving is no longer possible (in this situat ion, the vehicle switches
to HV mode). Charge the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) to allow EV driving.
Odometer, trip meter and instrument cluster light control display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance tha t the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance t he vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be us ed to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Instrument cluster light control:
Displays the brightne ss of the instrument cluster lights that can be adjusted.
Outside temperature (→P.177)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P.179)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( →P.578)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P.321)
■Digital speedometer
The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays the hybrid system output or regeneration level (→P.177)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
F
G
H
I
A
B

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Clock
Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock).
For details, refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multi-
media Owner’s Manual”.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of f uel remaining in the tank
SOC (State of Charge) gauge
Displays the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery.
When the gauge is in t he green zone, EV driving is possible. When the gauge is in
the blue zone, EV driving is no longer possible (in this situat ion, the vehicle switches
to HV mode). Charge the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) to allow EV driving.
Odometer, trip meter and instrument cluster light control display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance tha t the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance t he vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters A and B can be us ed to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Instrument cluster light control:
Displays the brightne ss of the instrument cluster lights that can be adjusted.
Outside temperature (→P.177)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P.179)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( →P.578)
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P.321)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON.
■When changing driving mode
●Speedometer color is changed follow -
ing the selected driving mode.
( →P.434)
●Speedometer color is changed follow-
ing the selected driving mode or when Trail Mode is turned on. ( →P.434,
435)
■If the units of measure for speed -
ometer can be changed (if equipped)
The other units of me asure is also dis-
played as shown in the illustrations.
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

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changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the sys -
tem may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Displays the outsi de temperature
within the range o f -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower,
the indicator will flash for approxi-
mately 10 seconds, then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
→ P.180
■Customization
Settings (e. g. mete r display) can be
changed on the scre en of the multi-
information display. ( →P.186)
Switches the items of the odome-
ter, trip meter A, trip meter B and
the brightness of the instrument
cluster lights by pressing the “ODO
TRIP” switch.
 When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch
will reset the tr ip meter.
 When the instrument cluster light
control display is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch
will adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster lights.
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
WARNING
■The information display at low
temperatures
Allow the interior o f the vehicle to
warm up before usin g the liquid crys-
tal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display moni -
tor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between
the driver’s shifting and the new shift
range appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down -
shift again, causing rapid and exces -
sive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine
and its components
●The engine may be overheating if “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information display. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( →P.611)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch

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Vehicle status information and indicators
adjusted individually. However, when
the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not
change the instrument cluster bright -
ness.
The clock can be adjusted on the
navigation/multimedia system.
Refer to “Navigation and multime -
dia system Owner’s manual” or
“Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
Following information is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Driving support system informa -
tion
Displays recognized signs while the
RSA system (if equ ipped) is operating.
( →P.372)
Displays an image when the following
systems are operating and a menu icon
other than is selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( →P.362)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped) ( →P.376)
• Cruise control (if equipped) (→P.388)
• Speed limiter (if equipped) ( →P.391)
Information display area
Adjusting the clock
Multi-information display
The multi-information display
is used to display fuel effi -
ciency related information and
various types of driving-
related informat ion. The multi-
information display can also
be used to change the display
settings and other settings.
Display contents
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B

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■Suggestion to enable the
power back door (if equipped)
If the power back door system is
disabled on the screen and the
power back door switch on the
instrument panel is operated, a
suggestion message will be dis -
played asking if you wish to enable
the power back door system. To
enable the power back door sys -
tem, select “Yes”.
After enabling the power back door sys -
tem, press the powe r back door switch
again to open or close the power back
door.
■Suggestion to turn on the
headlights
If the headlight switch is in other
than or , and the vehicle
speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or higher
for a certain amount of time when
the surroundings are dark, a sug -
gestion message wi ll be displayed.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
power switch has been turned off, a
suggestion message will be dis -
played.
■Suggestion to close the power
windows (linked to windshield
wiper operation)
If the windshield wipers are oper -
ated with a power window open, a
suggestion message will be dis -
played asking if you wish to close
the power windows. To close all of
the power windows, select “Yes”.
■Suggestion to close the power
windows (driving at high
speeds)
If the vehicle speed exceeds a cer -
tain speed with a power window
open, a suggestion message will be
displayed asking if you wish to
close the power windows. To close
all of the power windows, select
“Yes”.
■Customization
The suggestion function can be turned
on/off. (Customizable features: →P.631)

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4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Before driving
*: If equipped
The height of the rear view mirror
can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of bright -
ness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflecte d light is auto-
matically reduced.
Changing automat ic anti-glare
function mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare function
is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
The function will set to ON mode each
time the power swit ch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the function
to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
■To prevent sensor error
To ensure that the sensors operate
properly, do not touch or cover them.
Inside rear view mirror*
The rear view mirror’s position
can be adjusted to enable suf -
ficient confirmation of the rear
view.
Adjusting the height of rear
view mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mir-
ror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of
the vehicle and c ause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Anti-glare function
A
A