Vehicle status information and indicators

Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)

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The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

■ Locations of gauges and meters

The meter type can be changed on
of the multi-information display.

Type 1/Type 2

Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

  1. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs
  2. Outside temperature
  3. Analog meter (Type 2 only) The dial type of analog meter can be changed on of the multi-information
    display.
    Tachometer:
    Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

    Analog speedometer:
    Displays the vehicle speed.

  4. Digital speedometer
    Displays the vehicle speed
  5. Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range
  6. Clock
    Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock).

    For details, refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

  7. Widget (Audio system-linked display) Displays selection of an audio source or track on the meter.

    If contents list is displayed on the multi-information display, widget will not be displayed.

  8. Distance to empty
    Displays driving range with remaining fuel.
  9. Fuel gauge
    Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

    In the following situations, the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank may not be displayed correctly.

    • A small amount of fuel is added.
    • Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at "F".
    • The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
    • The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

  10. Widget (Fuel Economy) Displays fuel economy information.

    If contents list is displayed on the multi-information display, widget will not be displayed.

  11. Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
  12. Odometer and trip meter display

Type 3

Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)

  1. Tachometer
    Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
  2. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs
  3. Outside temperature
  4. Digital speedometer
    Displays the vehicle speed.
  5. Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range
  6. Clock
    Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock).

    For details, refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

  7. Analog speedometer
    Displays the vehicle speed.
  8. Distance to empty
    Displays driving range with remaining fuel.
  9. Fuel gauge
    Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

    In the following situations, the actual quantity of fuel remaining in the tank may not be displayed correctly.

    • A small amount of fuel is added.
    • Fuel is added with the fuel gauge near or at "F".
    • The vehicle is stopped on an uneven surface, such as a slope.
    • The vehicle is driven on a slope or around a curve.

  10. Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
  11. Odometer and trip meter display

■The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in ON.

■Distance to empty

  • 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 engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
  • When "Refuel" is displayed, the remaining fuel amount is low and the distance that can be driven with the remaining fuel cannot be calculated. Refuel immediately.

■Manually updating the fuel gauge and possible driving range

The fuel gauge and the possible driving range are linked. If the displays of the fuel gauge and possible driving range do not update after adding a small amount of fuel, the displays can be updated by performing the following procedure.

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

2. Press the "ODO TRIP" switch to change the odometer and trip meter display to odometer.

3. Turn the engine switch off.

4. While pressing and holding the "ODO TRIP" switch, turn the engine switch to ON.

5. Continue to hold the "ODO TRIP" switch for approximately 5 seconds, and then release it once the odometer begins flashing.

Updating is complete once the odometer flashes for approximately 5 seconds and then the display returns to normal.

■Outside temperature display

  • Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 122ºF (50ºC).
  • When the outside temperature is approximately 37ºF (3ºC) or lower, the indicator will flash
    for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
  • In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
    • When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h] )
    • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
  • When "--" or "E" is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

    Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■Free/Open Source Software Information

This product contains Free/Open Source Software (FOSS). The license information and/or the source code of such FOSS can be found at the following URL.

■Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized on of the multi-information
display.

WARNING

■The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.

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.

Odometer and trip meter display

■ Display items

  • Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

  • Trip meter A/trip meter B

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.

■ Changing the display

Each time the "ODO TRIP" switch is pressed, the displayed item will be changed.

When the trip meter is displayed, pressing and holding the switch will reset the trip meter.

Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)

Changing the instrument panel light brightness

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Gauges and meters (with 12.3-inch multi-information display)

  1. Brighter
  2. Darker

■Brightness of the meter lights (day mode and night mode)

The brightness of the meter lights can be adjusted individually.

In the following situations, the meters changes between day mode and night mode.

  • Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding area is bright
  • Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark

Test yourself

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