2-2.
Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Non-Optitron type meters
Optitron type meters
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Display change button
→P. 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge 2
Displays the engine coolant temperature
When driving
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
→P. 185
Odometer, trip meter and average fuel consumption display
→P. 184
Shift position and shift range indicators
→P. 173
Voltmeter
Displays the charge state
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Switching the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the display change
button.
n Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
n 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
display different distances independently.
Pressing and holding the display change button will reset the trip meter
that is currently displayed.
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n Eco Driving Indicator and average fuel consumption
Non-Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During environment-friendly
acceleration operation (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone 2
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
When driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on accelerator pedal oper-
ation.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
accelerator pedal operation
CTH22AS054 In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During environment-friendly
acceleration operation (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio
based on accelerator pedal oper-
ation.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on
accelerator pedal operation
CTH22AS055 In case over-use of the accelera-
tor causes the vehicle to exceed
Zone of Eco driving, the right of
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-
play will blink and Eco Driving
Indicator Light will turn off.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Pressing and holding the display
change button will reset the aver-
age fuel consumption.
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n Eco Driving Indicator Light on/off
Non-Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be switched on or off by pressing
and holding the display change
button.
When driving
Optitron type meter
Eco Driving Indicator Light can
be switched on or off by pressing
and holding the display change
button.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
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n The meters and display illuminate when (Optitron type meter)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
n Eco Driving Indicator operates when
The vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D.
n When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the accessory meter and “Past
Record” screen of the navigation system (if equipped) will be reset at the
same time.
n The brightness of the instrument panel lights (Optitron type meter)
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
NOTICE
n To prevent damage to the engine and its components
l Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
l 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. 603)
n While driving (Optitron type meter)
When the voltmeter indicates more than 19 V or less than 9 V, the battery
may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.
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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.
Instrument cluster (non-Optitron type meter)
When driving
CTH22AS052
Instrument cluster (Optitron type meter)
CTH22AS053
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Center panel
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n Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*
Turn signal indicator “TRC OFF” indicator
(→P. 179) (→P. 255)
(Canada)
* Roll sensing of curtain
Headlight high beam 2
shield airbags off indica-
indicator (→P. 201)
tor (→P. 127)
When driving
Headlight indicator Four-wheel drive indica-
(→P. 198) tor (→P. 223)
(U.S.A.) (if equipped)
* Downhill assist control
Tail light indicator
system indicator
(→P. 198)
(Canada) (→P. 238)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
Front fog light indicator
drive indicator
(→P. 204)
(if equipped) (if equipped) (→P. 223, 226)
Cruise control indicator Rear differential lock
(→P. 209) indicator (→P. 235)
(if equipped) (if equipped)
Cruise control set indi- Center differential lock
cator (→P. 209) indicator (→P. 226)
(if equipped) (if equipped)
* Slip indicator (→P. 254)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(→P. 230)
(if equipped)
* VSC off indicator * “AUTO LSD” indicator
(→P. 255) (→P. 232)
(if equipped)
* “TRAC OFF” indicator Multi-terrain Select indi-
(→P. 255) (if equipped) cator (→P. 245)
(U.S.A.)
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*
Crawl Control indicator Security indicator
(→P. 241) (→P. 106, 109)
(if equipped)
* Eco Driving Indicator Intuitive parking assist
Light (→P. 185) indicator (→P. 213)
(if equipped)
* SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (→P. 129)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
key 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 come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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n Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (→P. 565)
* * * * * * * *
(if equipped) (if equipped) (if equipped) (U.S.A.)
* * * * *
2
(Canada) (U.S.A.) (Canada) (if equipped)
* * *
When driving
(if equipped) (if equipped)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. 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
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
n If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS 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 your Toyota dealer immediately
if this occurs.
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Accessory meter
The accessory meter presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
“MODE/ ” button
“SET/ ” button
Trip information (→P. 195)
Displays driving range and average fuel consumption
Outside temperature display (→P. 433)
Compass (→P. 450)
Clock (→P. 431)
H (Hour) button (→P. 431)
M (Minute) button (→P. 431)
Multi-terrain Select display (→P. 245)
Automatically displayed when using Multi-terrain Select
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Trip information
Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “MODE/ ” button.
n Driving range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
(vehicles without fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance 2
Multi-terrain Select) that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
When driving
tank, the display may not be updated.
(vehicles with
Multi-terrain Select)
n Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
Pressing and holding the “SET/ ” button will reset
(vehicles without the average fuel consumption.
Multi-terrain Select)
(vehicles with
Multi-terrain Select)
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Accessory meter light control
The daytime brightness of the accessory meter can be adjusted.
STEP 1 Turn the headlight switch off.
STEP 2 Press and hold the “MODE/ ” button.
STEP 3 Press the “MODE/ ” or “SET/ ” button.
Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select
Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select
STEP 4 Press and hold the “SET/ ” button.
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n When the average fuel consumption is reset
The average fuel consumption displayed on the instrument cluster and “Past
Record” screen of the navigation system (if equipped) will be reset at the
same time.
n Adjusting the brightness of the accessory meter
l If left idle for approximately 6 seconds or more while adjusting, the dis-
play will revert to the trip information display.
l When the parking lights are on, the brightness of the accessory meter 2
can be adjusted only with the instrument panel light control.
l If the “MODE/ ” button is pressed and held when the accessory meter
When driving
light control is displayed, the display will switch to compass calibration.
(→P. 450)
n Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem with continu-
ing to use the display.
NOTICE
n The accessory meter at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal dis-
play. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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