1642-2. Instrument clusternLimitations of brightness adjustmentThe brightness of the instrument panel ligh ts is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or dimmest setting, the automatic adjustment will not be performed.nHybrid System IndicatorlBy keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, environmentally-friendly driv-ing can be achieved.Hybrid Eco area shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.*1lCharge area indicates regeneration*2 status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery.*1: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various condi-tions.*2: When used in this manual, "regeneration" refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.nCustomizationSettings (e.g. Sensitivity of the ambient light sensor used for dimming the meter lights) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 572)NOTICEnTo prevent damage to the hybrid system and its componentsA high engine coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 492) is installed instead of an engine coolant temperature gauge. If the high engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates or flashes, the vehicle may be overheating. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe area ( →P. 541).Eco area Eco Driving Indicator Light comes onHybrid Eco area Eco Driving Indicator Light comes onCharge area Eco Driving Indicator Light comes onPower area Eco Driving Indicator Light turns off
