Toyota 2008 Camry, Owner'S Manual

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2. Instrument cluster
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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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.
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.
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Hybrid System Indicator
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By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving
can be achieved.
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Charge area indicates regeneration
*
status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
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: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
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