2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Instrument Cluster System | How to use
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a high-tech Instrument Cluster System that is meant to make driving more enjoyable. The instrument cluster is where you can find all the important information about your car. It has an easy-to-use interface that combines technology with usefulness. With a bright and easy-to-use screen, drivers can quickly and easily see important information like speed, fuel level, and engine state. The multi-information display shows real-time updates on different parts of the car’s performance, so you can get a full picture at a look. The controls on the steering wheel make it easy for drivers to work with the Instrument Cluster System. This makes sure that important information is always at hand without taking their attention off the road. In essence, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser’s Instrument Cluster System is the right combination of cutting-edge technology and easy-to-use design. It takes driving to a whole new level.
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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Warning lights
The brake system warning lightBrake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
- The brake fluid level is low; or
- The brake system is malfunctioning.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning lightCharging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
- The emission control system;
- The electronic engine control system;
- The electronic throttle control system; or
- The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
- The SRS airbag system;
- The front passenger occupant classification system; or
- The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
- The Multi-Terrain ABS; or
- The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Slip indicatorIndicates a malfunction in: or
- The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
- Trailer Sway Control;
- Active TRAC (Traction Control) system;
- The hill-start assist control system
- The Multi-terrain Select; or
- The Crawl Control;
The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the Multi-terrain Select are operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-lision System).
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.- When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-informa-tion display. If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system
Open door warning lightIndicates that a door is not fully closed Check that all the doors are closed.
Driver’s seat belt reminder lightWarns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder lightWarns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt
Fasten the seat belt.
Low fuel level warning lightIndicates that the remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Master warning lightA buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
Tire pressure warning lightIndicates that:
- Flat tire
- Natural causes
- The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Handling method
Automatic headlight leveling system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
- These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode 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 the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
- This light illuminates the center panel.
- The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicatorThe turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:
- Right turn
- Lane change to the right (push and hold the lever partway)
The right-hand signals will flash until you release the lever. - Lane change to the left (push and hold the lever partway)
The left-hand signals will flash until you release the lever. - Left turn
Headlight high beam indicator
- With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off. - Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
Headlight indicator
- The daytime running lights turn off.
- The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights (P. 228) turn on.
- The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.
- The headlights, daytime running lights
Automatic High Beam indicatorPress the Automatic High Beam switch. The Automatic High Beam indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active.
Fog light indicatorThe fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain and fog.
Cruise control indicatorIn vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
Slip indicatorThe slip indicator light flashes to indicate that the VSC/Trailer Sway Control/Active TRAC/hill-start assist control systems have been engaged. The stop lights and high-mounted stoplight turn on when the hill-start assist control system or Trailer Sway Control is operating.
TRAC OFF indicatorIf the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, Active TRAC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle to free it. Quickly push and release the button to turn off Active TRAC.
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VSC OFF indicatorPush and hold the button for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped to turn off Active TRAC, VSC, and Trailer Sway Control.
The VSC OFF indicator light and TRAC OFF indicator will come on*. Push the button again to turn the system back on.
On vehicles with a pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information display.
Power mode indicatorThe following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and operating conditions.
The second start mode indicatorThe following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and operating conditions.
Low-speed four-wheel drive indicator lightUse the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
Center differential lock indicatorUse the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/unlock switch to select the following transfer and center differential modes.
“AIR BAG ON/ OFF” indicatorYour vehicle is equipped with a front-passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicatorIn vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
Turn Assist indicatorAllows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction or vehicle slip when driving on slippery road surfaces, helping for stable driving.
Crawl Control indicatorAllows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes loss of traction or vehicle slip when driving on slippery road surfaces, helping for stable driving.
Cruise control “SET” indicatorIn vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
Multi-terrain Select Indicator
Multi-terrain Select mode select switch
- Multi-terrain Select Indicator
Multi-terrain Select indicator comes on when operating. - Multi-information display
Displays status information including operating status and road type selection.
Eco Driving Indicator LightDuring Eco-Friendly acceleration operation (Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco-driving (P. 108), or when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions:
- The shift lever is in any position other than D.
- The vehicle is set to second start mode or power mode.
- The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
- The Crawl Control is operating.
PCS warning lightThe pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the impact of the collision. The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning timing can be changed. (P. 258)
Parking brake indicator
- Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal. - Releases the parking brake
Slightly raise the lever and lower it completely while pressing the button.
- These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
- The light turns on when the system is turned off.
- This light illuminates the center panel.
- To confirm the operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
- When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the system is set to on.
- When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear-view mirror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear-view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- This light illuminates the outside rear-view mirrors.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-Friendly acceleration operation (Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco-driving (P. 108), or when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions:
- The shift lever is in any position other than D.
- The vehicle is set to second start mode or power mode.
- The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
- The Crawl Control is operating.
FAQs
The instrument cluster displays vital information such as speed, fuel level, engine temperature, and other vehicle-related data.
Q: Is the instrument cluster customizable on the 2021 Land Cruiser?
Yes, certain settings on the instrument cluster can be customized according to driver preferences.
Use the brightness control settings in the vehicle menu or adjust it manually using the designated buttons on the instrument cluster.
Depending on the trim and features, some models may support smartphone integration with the instrument cluster for features like navigation or media control.
This light typically indicates a general warning, and the driver should refer to the owner’s manual to identify the specific issue.
Use the controls on the steering wheel or the buttons on the instrument cluster to navigate through different display modes.
Yes, you can reset trip information such as mileage, average fuel consumption, and travel time through the vehicle menu.
Yes, many modern instrument clusters provide real-time fuel efficiency information to help drivers monitor their driving habits.
Yes, the instrument cluster may display maintenance reminders for services like oil changes or tire rotations based on the vehicle’s mileage.
Diagnostic information is often available through the OBD-II port, and some models may allow you to access basic diagnostic data through the instrument cluster menu.
Depending on the model, some customization options for the instrument cluster layout may be available through the vehicle settings.
Higher-end models may feature an integrated navigation system display on the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster typically displays warning lights or messages to alert the driver about maintenance issues.
Software updates for the instrument cluster are usually performed by authorized service centers, and the process may vary depending on the vehicle model.
The instrument cluster may display alerts for safety features such as lane departure warning, collision avoidance, and tire pressure monitoring, depending on the vehicle’s equipped features.
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