Toyota BZ4X 2023 Instrument Cluster 

In the 2023 Toyota BZ4X, the instrument panel is more than just a display on the dashboard—it’s the vehicle’s dynamic command center and a digital entryway to the innovative and useful parts of this electric SUV. This fully digital, high-resolution cluster gives you a great mix of information and interaction. It combines real-time data about the electric range, vehicle speed, battery status, and safety alerts with easy-to-use customization options that let drivers make their view exactly how they want it. On its digital screen, you can see important driving information and also get to the car’s settings, driver assistance features, and mapping directions. This takes driving to a whole new level of digital sophistication. The instrument cluster is the visual and informational center of the 2023 BZ4X. It shows Toyota’s dedication to both cutting-edge technology and user-friendly design, capturing the spirit of this forward-looking electric SUV.

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and outside rear-view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights and indicators illuminated

Warning lights

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

Brake system warning light*1
Brake system warning light*1 
Brake system warning light*1
Charging system warning light*2
SRS warning light*1
ABS warning light*1
ABS warning light*1
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light*2
Electric power steering system warning light*1
Electric power steering system warning light*1 
Traction battery charge warning light 
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights
Tire pressure warning light*1
LDA indicator
LTA indicator
Driving assist information indicator*1
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator*1 (if equipped) 
Cruise control indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
PCS warning light*1
Slip indicator*1
Parking brake indicator
Parking brake indicator
Brake hold operated indicator* 1

1. These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the EV system 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
2. This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

WARNING

If a safety system warning light does not come on Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the EV system, 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

Indicators

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

Turn signal indicator 
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator 
Headlight high beam indicator
AHB indicator
PCS warning light*1, 2
Cruise control indicator
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
LDA indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators*1, 5 (if equipped) 
LDA OFF*2 indicator 
LTA indicator
Driving assist information indicator*1, 2 
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator*1, 2 (if equipped)
Slip indicator*1
VSC OFF indicator*1, 2
Charging cable indicator 
Smart key system indicator* 3
“READY” indicator
Parking brake indicator 
Parking brake indicator
Brake hold standby indicator* 1 
Low outside temperature indicator*6 
Security indicator
AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator*1, 7
Eco mode indicator
Snow Mode indicator (if equipped)
Downhill assist control system indicator (if equipped)
Grip Control indicator (if equipped)
Grip Control set speed indicator (if equipped)
Regeneration Boost indicator
SNOW/DIRT mode indicator (if equipped)
D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator (if equipped) 

1. These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the EV system 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.
2. This light comes on when the system is turned off.
3. This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
4. Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminating/ flashing state of the light change.
5. This light illuminates on the outside rear-view mirrors.
6. When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
7. This light illuminates on the overhead console.
8. Depending on the operating condition, the color of the light change.

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Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

• Multi-information display
  • Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data
  • Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs
  • Display/hide for the multi-information display can be changed.
• Outside temperature
  • Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 140°F (60°C)
• Power meter
  • Displays EV system output or regeneration level
• Speedometer
  • Displays the vehicle speed
• Clock
• Shift position indicator 
• SOC (State of Charge) gauge
  • Displays the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery.
• Driving range
  • Displays driving range with remaining charge.
  • When the air conditioning system is operating, and the driving range with the air conditioning system on are displayed.
• Odometer and trip meter display 

Power meter

• Charge area
  • Shows regeneration*1 status.
    Regenerated energy will be used to charge the EV battery (traction battery).
• Power area
  • Displays the EV system output (acceleration force) while driving.
• Regeneration*1 restrictions reference display*2

In the following situations, regenerative braking is restricted, and the references for those restrictions are displayed in the charge area.

•  When the traction battery has a large amount of charge and can no longer be regenerated
•  When the temperature of the traction batter is extremely high or extremely low
• Output restrictions reference display* 2

In the following situations, the output is restricted, and the references for those restrictions are displayed in the power area.

• When the traction battery has a low amount of charge and can no longer output power
• When the temperature of the traction batter is extremely high or extremely low
• The meaning of “Regeneration” here means converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.
• The actual restrictions may differ depending on the vehicle’s condition.

Outside temperature display

• 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 16 mph [25 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When “–” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
• When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

Liquid crystal display 

Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized in of the multi-information display

WARNING

The information display at low temperatures Allows 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.

Switching the meter display

The multi-information display can be switched between the display and hidden

The 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.

Switching the display
The display switches each time the switch is pressed. Also, when the switch is continuously pressed during the trip meter display, the driving distance can be changed to “0”.

Adjusting the clock

The clocks on the following can be adjusted on the audio system screen.

• Multi-information display
• Audio system screen

For details, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

If is displayed when is selected on the multi-information display, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Adjusting the instrument panel light control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

1. Darker
2. Brighter

Instrument panel illumination adjustment

The brightness level can be adjusted when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.) or dark (nighttime, etc.).

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

Display

Driving support system status display area Displays an image when the following systems are operating and a menu icon other than is selected:

•  LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
•  LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
•  Dynamic radar cruise control
•  RSA (Road Sign Assist) 

Content display area

By selecting menu icons on the multi-information display, a variety of driving-related information can be displayed. The multi-information display can also be used to change display settings and other vehicle settings. Warning or advice pop-up displays are also displayed in certain situations.

Menu icons

The menu icons will be displayed by pressing the meter control switch.

• Driving information display 
• Driving support system information display 
• Audio system-linked display 
• Vehicle information display 
• Settings display
• Warning message display 

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.

WARNING

Caution for use while driving

• When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
• Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc., ahead of the vehicle.
• The information display at low temperatures

Changing the meter display

The multi-information display is operated using the meter control switches

• Select menu icons, scroll the screen and move the cursor
•  Change displayed content, scroll the screen and move the cursor
• Press: Enter/Set
• Press and hold: Reset/Display customizable items
• Return to the previous screen
• Call sending/receiving and history display

Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed. For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Content of driving information

Power consumption

Use the displayed values as a reference only.

• Current power consumption
  • Displays instantaneous current power consumption.
• Trip Average/Total Average
  • To reset the average power consumption display, press and hold the meter control switch.
  • The average power consumption display can be changed in.
• Trip Average
  • Displays the average Power consumption since the EV system started.
• Total Average
  • Displays the average power consumption since the vehicle was recharged.

Power consumption
It is a numerical value that represents the power consumption rate and corresponds to the fuel consumption rate of gasoline engine vehicles. In this car, the number of miles travelled (miles / kWh) per kilowatt hour of electricity (1 kWh) is displayed on each screen as “electricity cost”.

Driving support system information display

Driving support system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

•  PCS (Pre-Collision System)
•  LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
•  LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
•  Cruise control 
•  Dynamic radar cruise control
•  RSA (Road Sign Assist) 

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information:

• Route guidance to the destination
• Compass display (heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable the selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches. This menu icon can be set to be displayed/not displayed in .

Vehicle information display

Display items

•  Drive information
•  Torque distribution (if equipped)
•  Tire inflation pressure

Drive information

2 items that are selected using the “Drive Info. Items” setting (average speed, distance and total time) can be displayed vertically. The displayed information changes according to the “Drive Info. Type” setting (since the system was started or between resets). Use the displayed information as a reference only. The following items will be displayed.

“Trip”

•  “Average Speed”: Displays the average vehicle speed since EV system started*
•  “Distance”: Displays the distance driven since EV system started*
•  “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since EV system started items are reset each time the EV system stops.

 “Total”

•  “Average Speed”: Displays the average vehicle speed since the display was reset*
•  “Distance”: Displays the distance  driven since the display was reset*
•  “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since the display was reset*
•  To reset, display the desired item and press and hold the meter control switch.

Torque distribution (if equipped)
Displays the drive status of each wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.

Tire inflation pressure
Displays the inflation pressure of each tire.

Settings display

Meter display settings that can be changed

•  Clock setting

Language
Select to change the language displayed.

Units
Select to change the units of measure displayed..

• Power consumption display Select to change the average power consumption display Trip Average/Total Average.
Select to display/not display the audio system-linked display.

Select to change the displayed content of the following:

• Display contents (AWD models only)
• Select to display/not display the torque distribution display.
• Drive information type
• Select to change the drive information type display between after start/after reset.
• Drive information items
• Select to set the first and second items of the drive information display to any of the following: average vehicle speed/distance/elapsed time.

Closing Display
Select to set the items displayed when the power switch is turned off.

Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up displays for each relevant system.

Calendar
The year, month, and day can be set.

Default setting

• Select to reset the meter display settings to the default setting.

Vehicle functions and settings that can be changed 

Suspension of the settings display

• Some settings cannot be changed while driving. When changing settings, park the vehicle in a safe place.
• If a warning message is displayed, the operation of the settings display will be suspended

NOTICE
During setting up the display To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the EV system is operating while setting up the display features

Suggestion function

Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches.

Suggestion to turn on the headlights
If the headlight switch is in other than or, and the vehicle speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher for a certain amount of time when the surroundings are dark, a suggestion message will be displayed.

Suggestion to turn off the headlights

If the headlights are left on for a certain amount of time after the power switch has been turned off, a suggestion message will be displayed. When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position: The message asking if you wish to turn the headlights off is displayed. To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”. If the driver’s door is opened after the power switch is turned off, this suggestion message will not be displayed.

Customization
The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features)

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