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Dash computer, Information Screen, 4th page down

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ksdindy, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. Mar 10, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    ksdindy

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    So on my dash computer on the Information screen where you can page down to view different info, it appears the 4th page is blank.

    Page 1: Speed/Distance to Empty
    Page 2: Current Fuel Economy
    Page 3: Trip Distance/Time

    There is a 4th, blank page after that. The setup screen only allows you to program 3 screens.

    Does anyone else have this blank screen/page?
     
  2. Mar 10, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    yes, normal, for those who don't want info in that area.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2016 at 11:08 AM
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    But that's just it. I don't know where to add info to that area if I wanted it. The setup screen only allows for 3 choices.

    Unless I'm missing something.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    you can't, it's meant to be "blank" perhaps a customer doesn't like any info in that area.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    What "customer"? If a 'customer' wants it to be blank a 'customer' might also want it not to be blank. My point is, there is a 4th screen and no method to put something there if you wanted it. Unless Toyota assumes that every 'customer' wants it blank.

    Edit: I think I get what you mean now. If someone just wants to show a blank screen. Gotcha. Sorry.
     
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  6. Mar 10, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    Maybe its reserved for future use. You should have done a search, this topic has been covered already.
     
  7. Mar 10, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    Thanks. I'm guessing I'm the only one who's ever posted something that already existed. :rolleyes:
     
  8. Mar 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    lol, no worries, I found it odd as well to begin with. I still do...
     
  9. Mar 10, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    I found it odd too.... whats the point of a blank screen?
     
  10. Mar 10, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    some people want "less" info up.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    My Saab has this great feature called "night panel"...basically when I'm in moose country at night I press a button and the entire interior goes dark except parts of the speedometer (and any gauge that is out of normal range will light up). Love it- really cuts the distractions and improves your ability to see the road. This is Toyotas way of letting you choose one less distraction.
     
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    I had to deliver a SAAB to a customer years ago and absolutely LOVED that feature.

    Very very smart of them to do that. Now the whole reverse,key in, special hand-shake to start was another thing.
     
  13. Jul 12, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    Some people like to black out the radio screen and have a blank screen in front of them. Less distractions especially at night.
     
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    i made a thread about this like 6 months ago
     

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