Instruments, meters and service warning indicators Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 / Lexus GX470 from 2002

Pros and cons of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150

+ Pros

• Trunk
• Cabin capacity
• Reliability
• Suspension
• Patency
• Controllability

- Minuses

• Dynamics
• Build quality
• Transmission
• Noise insulation
• High risk of theft

Reviews from owners of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2019-2020

Many copies have been broken about why the Prado is needed in the city. In the city, it really may not be needed, but as a car for active recreation and traveling with a small family, in my opinion, it simply has no alternative.

Every weekend we go somewhere: either to the KVM to drink some water and take a walk in the park, or to some remote lake to get some fresh air and leave the bait in the evening. And Prado gives us a feeling of confidence and permissiveness. You know that you will sit behind the wheel, press the start button and you can drive either to Moscow or to a mountain lake.

Review of the diesel Land Cruiser Prado 2.8D (177 hp) AT 2020.

A few months ago I was lucky enough to exchange my beloved Prado 120 for the new Prado 150. I can say that as soon as I threw my loins into the car for the first time, I realized that no one bothered about improving the seats in the Land of the Rising Sun: the bench is the same, the landing is the same.

He closed his eyes, began to poke his arms and legs out of old memory, and they found what was expected, i.e. pedals, steering wheel, handles, buttons and handles - everything is in the old place. The salon is now more spacious and airy, but it doesn’t feel like a barn, it’s quite cozy.

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Prestige 4.0 (249 hp) automatic transmission 2019

Almost 4,000 km and the first maintenance are behind us. In general, we can already draw some conclusions. In terms of build quality, there are no crickets in the cabin yet (pah-pah-pah) - God has mercy. The noise is, in my opinion, a “3+”... it doesn’t cause any discomfort, but you don’t feel like you’re in a quiet tank either. Music is a solid “4”. High quality clear sound with low end.

The interior decoration is “3+”. Yes, it’s not exactly a cheap car, but from a car that costs 4 million and a half, I would like more. Plastic is squalid and there is a lot of it. The seats are just regular seats. I can’t say anything nice about them, although I was pleased with the many settings on the driver’s ottoman.

Alexander, review of the new Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 automatic transmission 2020

In terms of dynamics, I’ll say this - in the city most of the time I drive in “comfort” and in terms of driving style I’m far from a racer, so it suits me, but when you return from the highway to the city and switch from “sport” to “comfort”, you immediately feel the difference .

As for the route: I went to Bukhtarma for the first time. The road there through the mountains is replete with ups and downs of different inclination angles, there is also a serpentine road with turns of 180°. I went there in a “sport”, loaded. I’m used to overtaking the four-liter Prado 120 even when driving uphill without any risk to myself and other road users. And here the engine growled, the revolutions rose above 4-5 thousand, but there was no speed...

Review of TLC Prado 4.0 with automatic transmission 2021

Externally, the car stands out from the “mass” Prado, and some even clarify whether it is really a Pradik. For me, the absence of chrome makes the car more “off-road”, and in combination with 17-inch stamps, even slightly “military”. Velor in the interior is more pleasant to the touch than regular fabric (again, in my opinion), although it easily leaves feathers, hair, crumbs and other incriminating evidence on itself.

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Classic 2.7 (163 hp) manual 2021

Specifications

The new body of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is still built on the basis of a steel spar frame. The front suspension is independent with double wishbones and anti-roll bar, and the rear suspension is dependent on trailing arms.

Ventilated disc brakes are installed on both axles of the machine. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 SUV has the following dimensions, mm

• Length - 4 840
• Width - 1,855
• Height - 1,845
• Wheelbase - 2,790
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 215

The trunk volume with two rows of seats is 621 liters, and with three rows it is only 104 liters. The rear seats can be folded into the floor, and the compartment capacity in the first case will increase to 1,934 liters, and in the second - to 1,833 liters. All versions of the TLC Prado have an 87-liter fuel tank. The curb weight of the car varies from 2,100 to 2,325 kg and directly depends on the selected modification / level of equipment.

• By default, the SUV is equipped with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine producing 163 hp. (246 Nm). This unit can work with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. Acceleration from zero to hundreds on the version with manual transmission is possible in 13.8 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 165 km/h. The option with automatic transmission is slightly slower - 13.9 seconds and 160 km/h, respectively.
• More expensive versions are equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel engine, which, after modernization, now produces 200 hp. and 500 Nm of torque (previously there were 177 hp and 450 Nm). It works exclusively with an automatic transmission, and it takes 9.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km/h. (the previous one drove for a long time 12.7), the maximum speed is 175 km/h.
• At the top, the Pradik is equipped with a 4.0-liter petrol “six”, which again comes in conjunction with an automatic transmission, producing 249 “horses” and 381 Nm of torque. This modification can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, reaching speeds of up to 175 kilometers per hour.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 2009 - 2021 (J150), Start-Stop button

Hello. The problem is the following, there is no ignition delay for a diesel engine.

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When started via the CAN bus, a standard unit is simulated. The engine starts the car itself. The starter delay must be organized by the unit itself in the car. When manually starting with a button, does the starter turn on later?

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Hello, Prado 12G diesel, the start is connected via the steering shaft lock module, during autostart the car stalls when the brake pedal is pressed for a long time, shouldn’t it be like this?! That is, when getting into the car you have to restart it. Is this a problem when connecting via the steering shaft lock module?

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Is this a problem when connecting via the steering shaft lock module?

This is not a problem, this is an algorithm for remote engine starting.

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Now, in sub-zero weather, your algorithm does not start the car through the steering shaft lock module!

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Hello. Please provide more details:

What security system model are you using?

What is the software version of the central unit?

What version of the CAN library?

Where are the digital bus connections made?

Software versions can change several times a day. Please indicate the exact version numbers you used.

Your algorithm does not start the car through the steering shaft lock module!

This is the car manufacturer's algorithm.

What specific difficulties do you encounter?

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Connection points as specified.

Model A-93 2CAN-2LIN

The difficulty is that in the morning the car does not start, a signal is sent to the steering lock module! But nothing happens. If you start the car yourself and warm it up, the car will start from autostart. Since the circuit is clumsy, I had to reinstall it and connect it through the start button with the connection of the brake pedal. I had to disable RXTX otherwise the crawler would not see it.

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Hello. Thank you for message. Unfortunately, without answers to all questions, I will not be able to contribute to a solution.

The CAN, Rx-Tx and SLP starting circuit is used by the standard Toyota remote start unit. Please tell us in more detail: what exactly works clumsily in the car manufacturer’s algorithm?

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Let's go in order:

1) It’s -5 degrees outside, morning. Press the autostart button

2) Nothing happens! Absolutely! silence.

Having disassembled the steering column face on the street, hook up the control unit to the SLP. I made sure that the negative signal is coming to the module.

But when the car is in a warm box or is being projected, the autostart works

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Thank you for message. To start, the system needs not only the SLP signal, but also a stable CAN and rx-tx connection. What system settings did you specify in SF1 and SF13?

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SF1 is clearly option 3 and SF 13!? should there be option 4? This turns out to be my mistake) I sent a thin signal from the starter to the steering module. The client was not at all happy with the lack of a soft landing) so it was not in vain that he changed it)

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Hello, first of all, it’s strange that you used a thin black and yellow wire?! After all, there is a pink wire (to the lineman) that is used for SLP. It happens that its mass is “not enough” (exactly, perhaps, that incorrect launch that you are writing about), in which case I reprogram any relay (for example, open, close) and supply a “specific” mass to the SLP. So far there have been no problems with launching via SLP at all.

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good afternoon, in the same situation at -5 the car does not start remotely or starts and stalls after one minute. and so maybe 5-7 times the car starts perfectly from the button and when warmed up it starts well from the key fob. system a93 GK74 firmware for S4 Can unit 5.3.3. There was also a Kan firmware from the month of April. When the frosts started I updated it to the latest firmware. Kan picked up on the block where PX TX. Then I hooked it up to the dashboard to check, the situation did not change. tell me what can be done. I've converted a lot of these cars. This is the first time I've had a problem of this nature. Thank you. I also tried the options of installing a lock with a key and a start-stop button and bypassing immo and SLP

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I set up the lineman, and a soft landing appeared. You just need to put a mark across the lineman

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Hello. Please indicate in more detail: What year of manufacture of the car? Where are the digital bus connections made? What settings have you made?

The bypass must be configured as SLP. The pink wire for SLP was used.

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2010 connection kan in the dashboard. Before that, I was on the block where RX TX connections are implemented. Now SF 1-3 SF 13 slp before this there was SF1 - 2 SF 13 -1 yes, a pink wire is used, connected to the 4th pin on the lock of the bag.

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Thank you for message.

As a result, on SF 1=3 and 13=4 the engine starts after parking? What happens in the car? does the ignition turn on? Does the starter turn on?

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What is the 2nd strt button for on a Prado?

Land Cruiser manufacturers have made sure that the vehicle's functionality best meets the owner's expectations and road conditions. The machine is equipped with additional gearbox control functions. They are activated by a button block located on the right under the steering wheel. Each code can be briefly described:

1. "POWER" - sporty.
2. "NORMAL" - economical.
3. "2nd STRT" - winter.

What does it mean: 2nd strt on the Prado makes driving on winter roads easier. In this mode, the car starts from second gear, reducing the likelihood of idle rotation of the wheels - slipping.

When starting the engine, the automatic transmission engages first gear, regardless of the position of the lever. The values ​​of D, 2 or L determine the maximum speed to which the car accelerates. A lower gear has more force and increases the chance of wheel slip, making starting more difficult.

At the same time, special modes do not work: if one is used, the other is disabled.

Proper operation of the automatic transmission will extend the life of the transmission.

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THE BEST IS THE FRIEND OF THE GOOD

Daylight hours in winter Lapland are only a couple of hours. But even in the twilight you can see: the Prado’s interior has become much more solid. In the interior design, the mood is set by the angular center console, which rises noticeably above the front panel. The instrument panel with a three-dimensional optitron display is beautiful and impressive. And if the interior of the previous Prado was simply well-made, then the current one is luxurious: in terms of the quality of materials and thoroughness of finishing, it is in no way inferior to the interior of the flagship Land Cruiser 200. And the equipment is generous. The basic package includes leather trim, not to mention a stereo system with AUX and USB inputs, a smart key, parking sensors, heated seats, a multifunction steering wheel, and separate climate control. Everything possible is equipped with electric drives, including the steering column. In top versions, even the third row of seats is electrified, which can be easily folded flush with the floor at the touch of a button. By the way, sitting in the “gallery” is now much more comfortable thanks to the floor lowered by 50 mm. From now on, the Prado is a full-fledged seven-seater car.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado – update and new features

The latest generation of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado sits on a tough and durable Light Duty base. High-level cross-country ability is ensured by an off-road design using short overhangs and high ground clearance. All-wheel drive and the use of AVS suspension guarantee reliability.

The restyling of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado included above-average trim levels, including certain design details. Cars in the "Elegance" configuration and higher are equipped with black parts - mirrors, decorative trims on the rear doors, glass and headlight frames, radiator grille and taillights.

The updated version of the model is equipped with an improved diesel engine. The engine has a low noise level and economical fuel consumption. Equipping the power unit with a turbocharger allows you to increase the efficiency of the engine, reduce noise and vibration vibrations, and also significantly reduce consumption.

The new Prado 150 is also presented in the Black Onyx version, which guarantees the car owner various advantages and inevitably attracts attention on the road. The top trim is available in five-seat and seven-seat versions with a power-folding third row. The key differences of this version are the bumper covers and information about the series on nameplates on the rear pillars.

After modernization, the Prado received the latest anti-theft system. Cars in the “Comfort” configuration and higher have a key location tracking sensor. In addition, all versions of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are equipped with T-Mark systems, which help protect the car from theft. This complex consists of 10 thousand points with various PIN codes, which are scattered throughout the car body and at service centers. This information displays real data about the VIN number and equipment.

New multimedia with Android for Toyota Prado 2020

The restyled Land Cruiser Prado 150 is equipped with a multimedia system that works in conjunction with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The SHGU is equipped with a 9-inch color touch display and a multi-band equalizer with fine tuning. Standard head units can play high-bitrate audio files from any connected storage media. The cost of such multimedia systems from dealers, unfortunately, is overpriced, since the package includes the installation of this car radio. Users simply do not understand that they are significantly overpaying.

If you want to save a little, then you should pay attention to modern multimedia systems for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, presented in the catalog of the online store 08k.ru. Full functionality, unlimited possibilities, innovative technologies and advanced developments. Everything came together at SHSU to make every trip a joy.

In addition, our specialists will help you select car radio models for Prado models produced before the modernization. Individual selection, competent consultations and attentive attitude are guaranteed.

Automatic control

To control the automatic transmission, a shift lever is installed on the center console, to the right of the driver (for left-hand drive vehicles), with which you can select the desired gear. To protect against damage to the automatic transmission when the lever is moved incorrectly, a lock is installed on the handle (large button on the left), only when pressed, “dangerous” shifts are possible.

The lock allows you to avoid a situation where one of the unacceptable ranges of motion may be turned on due to negligence.

The 200th Prado: what did the modified turbodiesel give it?

Wait, the two hundredth is the flagship Land Cruiser. What does this have to do with the simpler Prado? The fact is that it is now also, in a sense, two hundredth: after the update, its turbodiesel develops exactly two hundred horsepower.

How everything has changed in three years! In addition to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV. I remember the 2017 comparison test very well. A simple Prado with springs and conventional anti-roll bars versus the then new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport diesel. Prado won almost by one wicket, and almost its only weak point was the engine compartment with a 2.8 diesel engine with a power of 177 hp. The vibration-loaded engine made more noise than it drove, especially upsetting the dynamics when overtaking on two-lane country roads. Prado generally has no luck with peppy diesel engines. He has long since emerged from the fields and forests onto the city streets, but he still rumbles like a tractor and is in no hurry. I don’t argue that this Cruiser is still capable of driving off asphalt, but there are few prepared Prado 150s in our country - it turns out to be expensive, and on 35 wheels the reliability margin remains noticeably less than that of a 200.

Therefore, today we’ll talk about the usual option for using Prado under the program “save two million compared to the Land Cruiser 200, but feel no less status.” If these are your plans, then restyling hit the target. Already at the factory they made anti-chrome for you and painted the wheels black - all SUVs will be like this, starting with the average Elegance configuration for 3.9 million rubles. And this is 150 thousand more expensive than it was before restyling. In general, cars with a modernized diesel engine have risen in price by 120-170 thousand rubles and for the first time have overtaken the price of versions with a petrol “six” with a power of 249 hp. As much as I love diesel SUVs, in the case of the Prado I would choose a gasoline engine.

The 2.8 turbodiesel has been modernized: it has new pistons, a turbocharger with variable guide vane geometry and increased pressure in the fuel rail. Interestingly, in Europe the 1GD-FTV engine is equipped with a start-stop system and urea injection; it meets Euro 6 standards and produces 204 hp.

I won’t argue that the 1GD-FTV diesel with a new turbocharger, injectors and balance shaft has become livelier and more well-mannered. In contrast to the pre-reform engine, it is clearly noticeable that at idle the vibrations are almost gone and there is no low guttural hum. Watch the video on the Autoreview YouTube channel - there I specifically gave you the opportunity to listen to both engines. Subjectively, acceleration from a standstill has not become noticeably better - this is also confirmed by parallel starts with a 177-horsepower car. Only after 80 km/h does the updated Prado move forward. If you simply press the gas to the floor at the start, the Land Cruiser will reach “hundreds” in 12 seconds; acceleration with two pedals improves the result by a second. The more noticeable advantage of the new engine is its elasticity: on a suburban highway, the old SUV lags behind, and a loud metallic rumble after 3000 rpm literally asks you to release the pedal. With the update, this frightening sound disappeared, and the torque, which increased from 450 to 500 Nm, allows you to use this work area less often.

When and how to use it

Winter mode is used to avoid idle rotation of the wheels when starting on a road with poor grip (mud, snow, ice, sand). The SUV begins to move off smoothly at high speeds.

The program is selected by pressing the “2nd strt” button, which is located on the central panel of the Land Cruiser Prado. When activated, the light turns orange. The button is without a lock, that is, after pressing it returns to its original position. After stopping the engine, the selected mode is switched off and the button backlight goes out.

In reviews of 2nd start, Prado 150 drivers claim that this mode will be useful when driving both in the city and off-road. In city traffic jams, this function is also convenient: there is no need to constantly change gears when stopping. This has a positive effect on the service life of the automatic transmission.

You should know that using 2nd strt on the Prado 120 can increase fuel consumption - this has been noted by experts.

Automatic transmission

Move the transmission control lever with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed.

Before shifting the transmission control lever between positions P and D, make sure that the vehicle is stationary.

Moving the gearbox control lever

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SLIPPERY BUSINESS

Now the engine has warmed up, and the sun has illuminated the orange cones placed around the site. The surface under the wheels is more dangerous than expected: there is ice under a thin layer of snow. Walking is slippery, and even more so when driving through a “snake”. But the car moves with minimal slipping. Where a single-wheel drive car would have crashed long ago, the Prado allows you to maneuver with ease. The all-wheel drive transmission with a Thorsen center differential is configured so that, as a rule, 60% of the torque goes to the rear wheels. But depending on conditions, this ratio can vary from 50:50 to 30:60. Redistribution of thrust occurs instantly and almost imperceptibly.

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Next up is a section for assessing the car during emergency braking. What needs to be tested is not so much the new 338 mm (plus 32 mm) ventilated brake discs, but rather the innovative Multi-terrain ABS system for Toyota. I accelerate to about 80 km/h and press the pedal to the floor. The car does not deviate one iota from the course and obediently stops, slowing down to zero on an unexpectedly short segment for such a slippery surface. A company employee sitting next to him asked me to get out of the car. and no explanation was needed: when braking on loose surfaces, the device allows the wheels to lock - they pile up a hill in front of them, which contributes to better deceleration. An effective solution!

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I don't want to spend the night in the forest. Call for help too. I lock the center differential, switch the MTS to its previous position and activate the Crawl Control system familiar from the Land Cruiser 200 - off-road cruise control that does not allow acceleration over 5.5 km/h. In vain! The car struggles, but stands still. So, it’s time to use the whole arsenal - I turn on the rear differential lock, and the Prado triumphantly climbs the hill.

On a winding clearing at night, I paid tribute to the effective adaptive lighting technology. Xenon headlights direct the light beam in the direction in which the steering wheel is turned.

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IN HIS ELEMENT

Well, now it’s off-road! Is ten kilometers not enough? Not if you drive through virgin snow and in the dark. First of all, I tried the MTS (Multi-terrain Select) device - it allows you to adjust the traction control response threshold and allow different degrees of slipping depending on the selected mode: “rocks” - minimum slipping, “bumps” - below average slipping, “gravel” - above average, “dirt and sand” - high degree of slipping. I choose the last mode, because for some reason there is no “snow” option. The car drives confidently, without getting buried in snowdrifts. Boosted to 282 hp The 4-liter “six” (power of the previous version is 249 hp) even allows you to lift impressive snow whirlwinds from under the wheels. In a lower range of gears, the Prado still confidently rows with four wheels. And as soon as the experiment switched to “rock” mode, the car’s behavior changed noticeably. The traction control system grunts every now and then, and soon the Prado got stuck on a hill - there wasn’t enough movement.

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The moose test is a difficult test for all-terrain vehicles with a high center of gravity and rolly suspensions. But the Prado calmly dodged the virtual moose and calmly returned to its lane - as if not a tall all-terrain vehicle, but a lighter crossover. After all, the car’s chassis has been significantly modernized. The independent front suspension received stiffer shock absorbers, modified silent blocks, as well as reinforced lower arms and steering knuckles. The rear continuous axle has new springs and shock absorbers. The bridge itself has been strengthened and, according to engineers, has become more durable. The new Prado also has a lower center of gravity. But the main thing in terms of handling is that the car received a KDSS system. These are anti-roll bars, which, through hydromechanical valves, clamp the suspension in corners and thereby reduce body roll.

Automatic transmission modes

The shift lever has six positions: “P” - parking, “N” - neutral, “R” - reverse, “D” - forward, “2” - movement in 1st and 2nd gears, “L” - movement in 1st transfers.

Position "P"

Used for parking a car. In this position of the lever in the box, all controls are turned off, and its output shaft is locked; vehicle movement is impossible.

Important! The gearbox should only be switched to this mode when the car is completely stopped, otherwise it will lead to gearbox damage.

If the transfer case shift lever is in the “N” position, then when the automatic transmission is moved to the “P” position, the car’s wheels will not be blocked, and the “A/TP” indicator will light up on the instrument cluster.

Position "R"

Reverse gear can only be engaged if the car is stationary. If you engage reverse while moving forward, it may damage the gearbox and transmission.

Position "N"

The neutral position of the gearbox allows you to unlock all elements of the transmission, that is, lead to the absence of communication between the driven and drive shafts; in this position, the car can be moved, for example, by towing.

Used to engage low gears in the transfer case.

Important! Do not engage neutral gear when the vehicle is coasting.

Position "D"

The vehicle moves forward in automatic gear shift mode, starting from 1 to 4.

Position "2"

When driving in this mode, the box uses only first and second gears.

Used for long climbs on mountain roads, towing a heavy trailer when climbing, and engine braking.

Position "L"

Driving only in first gear, used on steep descents, ascents, off-road conditions and when maximum engine braking is necessary.

O/D mode

The overdrive switch is installed below the lock button and is used when overtaking while driving on the highway.

When you press the “O/D” button while the car is moving in 4th gear, the box switches to 3rd gear, which makes it possible to overtake without much effort. At the same time, the “O/D OFF” indicator lights up on the instrument panel.

Traffic rules requirements

Let's consider the requirements for daytime running lights, which are established by law and specified in the traffic regulations. On November 20, 2010, an amendment was made that requires the use of DRLs during the daytime. In paragraph 3.3. It also says that you cannot use a vehicle on which the dimensions used to consecrate the vehicle are dirty.

If your DRLs are not installed according to the GOST rules, which we studied above, you may also be subject to penalties of the Code of Administrative Offenses.

To install additional headlights that are planned to be used as DRLs, you will need to obtain permission from the traffic police; We do not recommend installing it yourself, even if you follow all the rules.

The difference between an optitron panel and a traditional one

The glass on a regular panel is not tinted. The hands are classic, the scales are painted. They are visible without illumination, regardless of whether the ignition is on or not.

The optitron has transparent scales coated with a reflective compound. They blend into the anti-reflective background. The glass front panel is tinted.

Without backlight, the dashboard does not display anything. When you turn the ignition key, it smoothly “comes to life” - the backlight lights up. The symbols are readable at any time of the day. The bright white light is controlled by a button.

Optitron is a dashboard lighting system, a Toyota trademark.

Daytime running lights: operating features and regulatory requirements for 2021

The topic of daytime running lights (DRLs) gained popularity in 2010, when amendments were made to the traffic rules obliging drivers to use this type of lighting on an ongoing basis. This requirement has led to many discussions and complaints from avid motorists, because not every car has factory headlights that meet this requirement.

The Code of Administrative Offenses provides for a fine for driving without the DRLs on during the daytime. Many European and Scandinavian countries have been using similar practices for many years, and other countries are adopting such policies from their neighbors. It is for this reason that we decided to consider in more detail the concept of daytime running lights, their types, purpose, requirements and other aspects of this topic.

Special Modes

The control system contains several transmission control programs:

1. "POWER" - sports
2. "NORMAL" - economical
3. “2nd STRT” - winter

The selection of programs is carried out by pressing the buttons located on the center console.

When you turn on the programs, the corresponding indicators on the instrument panel light up: 2nd STRT - for winter and ECT PWR - for sports; the economical program works by default.

Economical program

Designed to ensure movement with minimal fuel consumption; for this purpose, switching to a higher gear occurs at average engine speeds.

Sport program

Designed for maximum use of engine power; for this purpose, upshifting occurs at maximum engine speeds. When using this program, the car accelerates with significant acceleration, however, when using it, especially in conjunction with “O/D”, it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid; if it rises to a critical temperature, the “A/TOIL TEMP” indicator lights up.

You can read about changing automatic transmission oil here.

Winter program

Designed to make winter driving easier; when selected, the car starts moving from second gear, eliminating the possibility of slipping.