Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 12

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Instrument cluster

Combination meter ............194
Warning lights and

indicators .........................204

Main display.......................212
Multi-information display ....220
Head-up display.................254
Energy monitor/

consumption screen ........261

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Combination meter

The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.

Main display (

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P. 212)

The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.

Multi-information display (

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P. 220)

The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition, electric-
ity consumption and fuel consumption history. Also, the operation contents
of the driving support systems and the combination meter display settings
can be changed by switching to the settings screen.

Warning lights and indicators (



P. 204)

The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.

Clock (



P. 200)

The large meter uses 2 liquid crystal displays to display informa-
tion such as the vehicle condition, driving status, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption.

Combination meter layout

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The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen display and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.

Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
(

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P. 214)

Pressing , ,

performs such operations as
scrolling the screen

, switching

the contents of the display

and

moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.

: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be

switched, marks are displayed to indicate the direction of operation (such
as

and ).

Operations related to the combination meter

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

Left-hand drive vehicles

When the switches are pressed, the instrument cluster light changes
as follows.

The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (

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P. 202)

Darker
Brighter

When the switches are pressed,
the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display

) is displayed on

the main display.

: A short time after the operation is completed, the pop-up display turns off.

Furthermore, the pop-up display can be turned on and off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. (

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P. 250)



Right-hand drive vehicles

To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster light, perform opera-

tions on the

screen of the multi-information display. (

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P. 247)

The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (



P. 202)

Press

of the meter control switches on the

screen

and select

Press

to display the cursor.

Instrument cluster light control

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Press

of the meter control switches to adjust the bright-

ness of the instrument cluster light.

Darker
Brighter

After adjustment is completed,
press

to return to the previous

screen.

Some information will be displayed automatically according to power
switch operation, vehicle condition, etc.

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When starting the hybrid system

When the hybrid system starts,
an opening animation is dis-
played on the 2 displays.

After the animation ends, the
screens switch to the normal
screen.
The opening animation will be
stopped in any of the following
situations.

• When the shift position is changed to other than P
• When the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System (if equipped) is

turned on

1
2

Information automatically displayed

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When the driving assist systems are operating

When using driving assist systems such as the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range (

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P. 401) and LTA (Lane Trac-

ing Assist) (

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P. 379), information related to each system is auto-

matically displayed on the multi-information display depending on
the situation.

For details regarding the displayed information and the contents of the
display, refer to the explanation page of each system.

■

When there is information to be notified about the vehicle

When a shift position is mistakenly selected or a problem occurs in
a vehicle system, a warning message (or image) is displayed on
the multi-information display.

When a warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed
on the display. (

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P. 667)

■

When the power switch is turned off (vehicles with the intru-
sion sensor)

The intrusion sensor on/off
selection screen is displayed on
the multi-information display.
(

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P. 79)

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When stopping the hybrid system

●

When the hybrid system is stopped, the “Ending” screen is dis-
played on the multi-information display (for approximately 30
seconds

While the “Ending” screen is displayed, the following information

can be displayed by pressing

of the meter

control switches.

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Score for each Eco score items (

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P. 230, 244)

Eco score result and advice
Driving time since the hybrid system started
Distance traveled since the hybrid system started
Average fuel consumption after the hybrid system started
Information for next charge schedule

On/off setting for “Charge Now” (

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P. 174)

The setting can be switched each time

is pressed.

: The screen will be turned off immediately if the doors are locked.

: It can be displayed when the charge schedules are registered.

(

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P. 166)

●

A check screen for “Traction Battery Cooler” may be displayed
when the hybrid system is stopped. (if equipped) (



P. 145)

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3
4
5
6
7

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To adjust the time, perform operations on the

screen (

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P. 240)

of the multi-information display.

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Adjusting the time

Press

of the meter control switches on the steering

wheel and select

Press

of the meter control switches and select

Press

to display the cursor.

Press

of the

meter control switches to
adjust the cursor position,

and then press

change the setting.

When the 12-hour display is
selected, “12H” is displayed,
and when the 24-hour display is
selected, “24H” is displayed.
When adjusting minutes, operation automatically starts from 00 sec-
onds.
After changing the settings, press

to return to the previous screen.

Clock adjustment

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Resetting the minutes display

Press

of the meter control switches on the steering

wheel and select

Press

of the

meter control switches and

select .

Press .

The minutes display switches to “00”.

: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29



1:00

1:30 to 1:59

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2:00

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The meters and display illuminate when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Adjusting the instrument cluster brightness (

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P. 196)

●

The brightness levels that can be selected differ depending on whether the
tail lights are on and surrounding brightness levels, as shown in the table
below.

: 22 levels of the brightness are displayed on the setting screen. However,

the brightness setting will be the brightest when other than 1st level (the
darkest) is selected. If other than 1st or 22nd level is selected, when the
tail lights are turned on in a dark place, the instrument cluster brightness
setting will be the selected level.

●

If the taillights are illuminated in a dark environment, the instrument cluster
light dims. However, when the brightness of the instrument cluster is set to
minimum or maximum (1st or 22nd level of the instrument cluster bright-
ness), even if the taillights are illuminated, the instrument cluster light will
not dim.

■

When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals

The settings of the clock will be reset.

■

Calendar setting

●

Until the calendar setting is completed, the check screen is displayed every
time the power switch is turned to ON mode.

●

After the calendar information is set, it can be changed in the “Meter Custo-
mize” settings. (



P. 250)

The tail lights are off

The tail lights are on

In a bright place

2 levels

In a dark place

22 levels

If calendar recording is interrupted due to
replacement of the 12-volt battery or 12-
volt battery discharge, etc., when the
power switch is turned to ON mode after
maintenance, the calendar setting check
screen is automatically displayed on the
multi-information display.

●

If date information is not set, the electric-
ity and fuel consumption record cannot
be stored correctly. Also, the charging
schedule function can not operate prop-
erly. When the calendar setting check
screen is displayed, make sure to com-
plete the calendar setting. (

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P. 247)

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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 continuing to
use the display.

■

Pop-up display

Some functions, such as the driving mode select switch and air conditioning
system, are operation-linked and display pop-up screens on the multi-infor-
mation display. If the pop-up screens of these functions are not desired, they
can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings. (



P. 250)

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

■

Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switch. Failure
to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an unex-
pected accident.

NOTICE

■

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.

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.

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all indicators and warning lights illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.

Warning lights

Warning lights

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Brake system warning light (Red)

P. 659

Brake system warning light (Yellow)

P. 659

Charging system warning light

P. 659

Low engine oil pressure warning light

P. 660

Malfunction indicator lamp

P. 660

SRS warning light

P. 660

ABS warning light

P. 660

Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow)

P. 660

1, 2

PCS warning light

P. 661

LTA indicator (Orange)

P. 661

Slip indicator light

P. 661

High coolant temperature warning light

P. 661

1, 3

PKSB OFF indicator (if equipped)

P. 662

Open door warning light

P. 662

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: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.

Low fuel level warning light

P. 662

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light

P. 662

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light

P. 662

Master warning light

P. 662

Tire pressure warning light

P. 663

Indicators

Warning lights

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Indicators

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Turn signal indicator

P. 335

Tail light indicator

P. 337

Parking brake indicator

P. 336

Headlight high beam indicator

P. 337

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Front fog light indicator

P. 347

Rear fog light indicator

P. 347

Security indicator

P. 74, 76

“READY” indicator

P. 323

Shift position indicators

P. 329

1, 2

Slip indicator light

P. 510

1, 3

VSC OFF indicator

P. 511

Cruise control indicator

P. 412

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator

P. 401

Cruise control “SET” indicator

P. 401

1, 3

PCS warning light

P. 372

LTA indicator

P. 388

Steering control indicator

P. 388

Adaptive High-beam System indicator

P. 342

“BSM” indicator (if equipped)

P. 423

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: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

: The light comes on when the system is turned off.

: Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminating/flashing

state of the light change.

Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator
(if equipped)

P. 450

1, 3

PKSB OFF indicator (if equipped)

P. 464

S-IPA indicator (if equipped)

P. 477

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator

P. 51

Indicators

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