2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID ignition

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Spark ignition system of your
To y o t a
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference −Causing Equipment
Standard.
Installation of a mobile twoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile two −way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as Toyota
hybrid system, cruise control system, electronically con-
trolled brake system, vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner sys-
tem, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles
emit approximately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as the conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of
their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the
mobile twoway radio.

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The multi−information display
The navigation system screen
∗: All wheel drive models only
When there is no energy flow. Level 1 Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8Status
The multi
−
information display The
navigation systemscreen
The starting procedure is the same as
that for conventional vehicles.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it
to the “START” position.
The “READY” light flashes and stays on.
A beep sounds after a few seconds, and
the hybrid system will start. If the ambient
temperature is low, it may take time until
the “READY” light comes on. For details,
see “How to start the hybrid system” on
page 326 in Section 3.
The engine may not start even with the
“READY” light on.
—Traction battery status Starting your hybrid vehicle

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Be sure to put the transmission in the
“P” position when parking.
In the “N” position, the traction battery
does not recharge, even if the gasoline
engine is operating. Leaving the transmis-
sion in the “N” position for an extended
period of time may discharge the traction
battery. The vehicle cannot run if the trac-
tion battery is discharged.
When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake, put the transmission in
the “P” position, be sure to carry the
key with you and lock all the doors.
If you leave the ignition in “ACC” or “ON”,
the auxiliary battery will be discharged
and the hybrid system may not start.Because the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and the trac-
tion motor, you may hear a motor
sound coming from the engine compart-
ment. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the traction battery under the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling,
you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
When applying brakes, you may hear
a sound coming from the regenerative
brakes. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or
stopped with the hybrid system on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this
does not indicate any trouble.
If the “READY” light is on, you can
start even when the gasoline engine is
off.
When you put the transmission in the
“B” position and take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, engine braking will
be applied. However, during high speed
driving you may feel that engine brak-
ing is less effective than that of ordi-
nary vehicle.
High voltage parts and cables on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic
waves as the conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the re-
ception of the mobile twoway radio.
—The characteristics of the
hybrid vehicle

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper
de− icer switch
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Audio system
9. Front passenger airbag on −off indicator
lights
10. Seat heater switches 11. Cigarette lighter
12. Cruise control switch
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch
16. Rear heater main switch
17. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
18. Power rear view mirror control switches

Vehicles with manual air conditioning controls (view B)

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Trip information button
6. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
7. Air conditioning controls and trip information display
8. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper
de− icer switch
9. Audio system
10. Front passenger airbag on −off indicator
lights
11. Seat heater switches
12. Cigarette lighter
13. Cruise control switch
14. Ignition switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch
17. Rear heater main switch
18. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
19. Power rear view mirror control switches

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B without navigation system)

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
∗
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Navigation system including air conditioning controls
∗
7. Rear window and outside rear viewmirror defogger and windshield wiper
de− icer switch
8. Audio system
∗
9. Front passenger airbag on− off indicator
lights
10. Seat heater switches
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Cruise control switch
13. Ignition switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch
16. Rear heater main switch
17. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
∗: See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B with navigation system)

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The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The hybrid system will start only
when the electronic code in the chip
corresponds to the registered ID code
for the vehicle.The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer.
The indicator light stays on.
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the immobiliz-
er system, which enables the hybrid sys-
tem to start. The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built
−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the im-
mobilizer system or start the hybrid
system.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaran-
teed.
Engine immobilizer system

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This double switch operation to unlock all
the side doors and back door can be
changed to a single switch operation. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.
When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously with a wire-
less remote control transmitter, the center
interior light, personal lights and ignition
switch light come on for about 15 seconds
before fading out, even if the door is not
opened. (For details, see “Interior lights”
on page 135, “Personal lights” on page
136 and “Ignition switch light” on page
137 in Section 1−5.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automati-
cally locked again. At this time, one beep
will be heard, and the turn signal lights
flash once.
The timing for the automatic door lock
function can be changed. For details, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again. The wireless door locking or unlocking
function can be erased. For details, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
You can switch the beep on and off. (The
beep is on initially and after battery re-
placement.)
To switch the beep on and off:
With the driver ’s door opened—
1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.
2. Within 5 seconds, insert the ignition key again and turn it to the “ON” posi-
tion.
3. After 10 seconds, push the same “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or “PANIC” switch
twice within 10 seconds.
Two beep sounds inform you that the
program has been switched on or off.
If this procedure is not followed exactly,
the beep will not operate as expected.
Check the beep on/off operation by push-
ing the transmitter switch after you finish
this procedure. If the beep does not oper-
ate as expected, repeat this procedure
from step 1.
—Switching beep sound