Instrument Cluster Guide: 2020 Toyota Prius Dashboard Instructions

There is a lot of information in the 2020 Toyota Prius Instrument Cluster Guide that can help you find your way around the panel. Before getting behind the wheel of this cutting-edge hybrid car, drivers need to make sure they fully understand how the instrument cluster works. The dashboard directions give you important information about how to improve performance and use energy more efficiently, such as how to track fuel efficiency and control the flow of energy. With clear instructions on how to read the different gauges, indicators, and danger lights, drivers can stay informed and in charge of their Prius experience. The Instrument Cluster Guide tells Prius owners how to get the most out of their eco-friendly technology while driving. For example, it tells them how to keep track of their battery charge levels and change drive modes for the best gas mileage.

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Combination meter

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

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

1. Main display
   The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
2. Multi-information display
   The multi-information display shows information that makes the vehicle convenient to use, such as the hybrid system operation condition 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.
3. Warning lights and indicators
   The warning lights and indicators come on or flash to indicate problems with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.
4. Clock

Operations related to the combination meter

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

1. Each time the button is pressed, the mileage display switches
   among the odometer, trip meters, etc., and the fuel consumption information for each distance switches as well.
2. Pressing, or performing such operations as scrolling the screen*, switching the contents of the display*, and moving the cursor.
3. This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the current item or switching between on and off.
4. 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 arrows)

Instrument cluster light control

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 levels.

1. Darker
2. Brighter

When the switches are pressed, the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display*) is displayed on the main display.
When the instrument cluster light is adjusted, the brightness of the instrument panel light also changes.

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.

Information automatically displayed

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

When starting the hybrid system
When the hybrid system starts, an opening animation is displayed 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 Advanced Parking Guidance System (if equipped) is turned on

After refueling
When the power switch is turned to ON mode after refuelling, the gasoline price setting screen* is displayed on the multi-information display. After refuelling, always set the gasoline price so that the “Eco Savings” function may operate properly.
Settings related to the “Eco Savings” function can be changed in the “Meter Customize” settings.

If the amount of fuel that the vehicle is refuelled with is too small, this screen may not be displayed.

When the driving assist systems are operating
When using driving assist systems such as the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range and LTA (Lane Tracing Assist), information related to each system is automatically 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. If Equipped

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.

When stopping the hybrid system
From the time the hybrid system is started until it is turned off, the driving time, distance travelled, average fuel consumption, and Eco score result are displayed on the multi-information display approximately every 30 seconds.

1. Driving time since the hybrid system started
2. Distance travelled since the hybrid system started
3. Average fuel consumption after the hybrid system started
4. Eco score result and advice
5. Score display for each Eco score item

Clock adjustment

To adjust the time, perform operations on the multi-information display.

Adjusting the time

1. Press or of the meter control switches on the steering wheel and select.
2. Press the meter control switches and select
3. Press to display the cursor.
4. Press or of the meter control switches to adjust the cursor position, and then press or 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, the operation automatically starts from 00 seconds. After changing the settings, press to return to the previous screen.

Resetting the minute’s display

1. Press the meter control switches on the steering wheel and select
2. Press the meter control switches and select
3. Press The minutes display switches to “00”.* e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 —– 1:00 1:30 to 1:59 —– 2:00

 

The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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Adjusting the instrument cluster brightness

• 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.
  

  	The tail lights are off	The tail lights are on
  In a bright place	2 levels*	2 levels*
  In a dark place		22 levels

  22 levels of 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 the 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 brightness), 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 settings
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 settings check screen is automatically displayed on the multi-information display.

• If date information is not set, the fuel consumption record cannot be stored correctly. When the calendar settings check screen is displayed, make sure to always set the settings.
• Until the calendar settings are set, 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 Customize” settings.

When the menu screen on the navigation system is operated (vehicles with 11.6-inch display)
A pop-up display of the menu screen icon is displayed on the multi-information display.
The pop-up display on the navigation system can be turned off in the “Meter Customize” settings.

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.

WARNING

To prevent an accident
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.

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 unexpected accident.

NOTICE

The information displayed 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.

FAQs

Useful Links

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