Toyota bZ4X Owner's Manual: Gauges and meters

The vehicle’s meters provide essential driving information, helping the driver monitor key operational parameters for a safe and efficient experience.

Meter Display Overview

Various gauges and meters are strategically placed to ensure clear visibility of vital metrics, such as speed, battery charge level, and system performance.

Locations of Gauges and Meters

The instrument cluster presents an intuitive layout, ensuring the driver has quick access to necessary data at all times. Understanding the location and function of each gauge enhances real-time awareness and control over the vehicle's performance.

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

1. 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.

2. Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 140ºF (60ºC).

3. Power meter

Displays EV system output or regeneration level.

4. Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

5. Clock
6. Shift position indicator
7. SOC (State of Charge) gauge

Displays the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery.

8. 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.

9. Odometer and trip meter display

Power meter

1. Charge area

Shows regeneration*1 status.

Regenerated energy will be used to charge the EV battery (traction battery).

2. Power area

Displays the EV system output (acceleration force) while driving.

3. Regeneration*1 restrictions reference display*2

Regenerative Braking and Output Restrictions

Regenerative braking helps convert kinetic energy into electrical energy to recharge the traction battery. However, there are specific situations where regenerative braking is restricted, which are reflected in the charge area on the display.

Regenerative Braking Restrictions:

• When the traction battery has a high charge level and is unable to store additional regenerated energy.
• When the traction battery experiences extreme temperatures-either excessively high or low-impacting its ability to regenerate power.

Output Restrictions:

Similarly, the vehicle may restrict power output in certain conditions, which are indicated in the power area on the display.

• When the traction battery charge is critically low and cannot provide sufficient power output.
• When the traction battery encounters extreme temperatures that affect its efficiency and safety.

Additional Notes:

*1: Regeneration refers to the process of converting kinetic energy into electrical energy, helping improve energy efficiency and battery usage. *2: The specific restrictions may vary depending on the vehicle’s condition and operational parameters.

Understanding these limitations can help drivers anticipate changes in braking behavior and optimize energy consumption for better overall performance.

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 37ºF (3ºC) 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

Effect of Low Temperatures on the Information Display

Before using the liquid crystal information display in extremely cold conditions, allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up. Low temperatures can cause the display monitor to respond slowly, leading to potential delays in screen updates. This temporary effect does not indicate a malfunction but is a characteristic of liquid crystal displays in cold environments.

Switching the Meter Display

The multi-information display can be toggled between visible and hidden modes, allowing drivers to customize the screen based on their preference and driving conditions.

Odometer and Trip Meter Display

Display Items:

• Odometer: Indicates the total distance the vehicle has traveled since its initial use.
• Trip Meter A / Trip Meter B: Records the distance driven since the last reset. These two meters function independently, allowing the driver to track separate trips or monitor fuel efficiency over different periods.

Switching the Display:

Each press of the switch cycles through available display options. If the switch is held continuously while viewing the trip meter, the recorded driving distance resets to "0," enabling a fresh measurement for the next journey.

Adjusting the clock

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

• Multi-information display
• Audio system screen

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.).