Toyota Camry: The brightness of the instrument panel lights - Instrument panel light control button - Instrument cluster - When driving - Toyota Camry Owners ManualToyota Camry: The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When the tail lights are turned on, the meter’s brightness will be reduced slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest setting.

On some models: If the tail lights are turned on when the surroundings are dark, the meter’s brightness will reduce slightly. However, when the surroundings are bright, such as during the daytime, the meter’s brightness will not be reduced even if the tail lights are turned on.

Fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter display remain on mode

Vehicles without a smart key system:

After the engine switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge and odometer/ trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the button to change between the position. Press the display change button to change between the odometer and trip meter displays.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.

When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the button to change between the position. Press the display change button to change between the odometer and trip meter displays.

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 rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display is flashing. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.

    The meters and display illuminate when
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