2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID display

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Toyota hybrid system combines the
power of a gasoline engine and a trac-
tion motor to minimize fuel consump-
tion and emissions.
Depending on driving conditions, the ve-
hicle runs optimally on a combination of
the gasoline engine and traction motor.
Since the gasoline engine charges the
traction battery as needed, the battery
does not have to be charged from an
outside source like an electric vehicle.
If you do not use the vehicle for 2
weeks or more, the traction battery and
auxiliary battery will discharge and their
condition is liable to decline. Therefore,
in order to make up for discharging,
charge them once in every 2 weeks for
about 30 minutes by starting the hybrid
system with all electrical com ponents
turned off. If the traction battery is dis-
charged, the hybrid vehicle will not start.
Contact your Toyota dealer. Toyota hybrid system performs various
controls depending on the operating
condition. The condition appears on the
multiinformation display and/or naviga-
tion system screen (with navigation
system) when the display and/or screen
is in “Energy Monitor” mode. See “Mul-
tiinformation display” on page 152 in
Section 16 and “Trip information” on
page 273 in Section 110 for the opera-
tion of the display and screen.
These are representative examples of
energy monitor displays. Depending on
the condition, the energy monitor dis-
plays the graphics different from those
shown below. Depending on conditions,
the graphic does not reflect the actual
motion of the vehicle.
The multi
−information display
The navigation system screen
∗: All wheel drive models only
When the vehicle is powered by the
traction motor.
Toyota hybrid system Energy monitor

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The multi−information display
The navigation system screen
∗: All wheel drive models only
When the vehicle is powered by both
the gasoline engine and the traction
motor.
The multi −information display
The navigation system screen
∗: All wheel drive models only
When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine.
The multi −information display
The navigation system screen
∗: All wheel drive models only
When the vehicle is regenerating and
charging the traction battery.

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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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Drive your vehicle with smooth accel-
eration and deceleration.
While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for effi-
cient use, do not accelerate or deceler-
ate your vehicle more than necessary.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
The power of the traction battery can
be checked on the multi−information
display or the navigation system screen
(with navigation system). See “—Trac-
tion battery status” on page 4 for de-
tails. Gradual or non −abrupt accelera-
tion and deceleration will make more
effectively use of the traction motor
without having to use gasoline engine
power. When parking, be sure to put the trans-
mission into the “P” position. While
driving, put the transmission into the
“D” position.
In the “N” position, the gasoline engine
operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated. The traction battery will be dis-
charged requiring unnecessary engine
power to recharge.
The hybrid system automatically re-
charges the traction battery when the
remaining battery power is reduced.
However, the traction battery cannot be
recharged if the transmission is in the
“N” position.
For detailed information, see “How to save
fuel and make your vehicle last longer” on
page 337 in Section 3.
INFORMATION
The gasoline engine starts and stops
automatically. (It stops during a low
load driving, deceleration or when the
vehicle is stopped.)
As long as the “READY” light remains
on, you can start your vehicle using
the electric motor even with the gaso-
line engine stopped.
The gasoline engine may not stop au-
tomatically in the following condi-
tions:
 During gasoline engine warmup
 During traction battery charging
 During low or high traction battery
temperature
Efficient use of your hybrid
vehicle

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CAUTION
The driver should pay special atten-
tion to pedestrians when the vehicle
is powered only by the traction mo-
tor. Because there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
When you leave your vehicle, be
sure to turn off the hybrid system.
Be sure to put the transmission in
the “P” position because the ve-
hicle can move when the “READY”
light is on even if the engine is
stopped. When the “READY” light is
on, do not leave your vehicle in a
shift position other than the “P”
and “N” positions. The vehicle will
creep and start abruptly if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed by
mistake. This may cause death or
serious injury.
The multiinformation display
The navigation system screen
If you open the door with the hybrid
system turned on and the transmission
is not in the “P” position, a message
appears on the multiinformation dis-
play and navigation system screen (for
vehicles with navigation system).
When you leave your vehicle, or stop
or park for a while, put the transmis-
sion in the “P” position.
Charging the traction battery while driv-
ing is important. In the “N” position,
the traction battery will not be charged.
Do not leave the transmission in the
“N” position. The motor generator oper-
ates in the “P”, “R”, “D” and “B” posi-
tions. When you drive, put the trans-
mission in the “D” or “B” position and
depress the accelerator pedal. When
driving in a traffic jam, operate the
vehicle in the “D” position to prevent
the traction battery from being dischar-
ged.

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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. Power meter
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Multi
−information mode button
8. Multi −information display
9. Instrument panel light control/trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview

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If the pressure in the fuel tank is high, a
message “PLEASE WAIT NOW OPENING”
will appear on the multi−information dis-
play. It may take up to 10 seconds if the
internal pressure is high. The segments in
the display increase to indicate the time
left. The segments in the display decrease
to indicate the time left.
When the pressure lowers, a message
“REFUEL READY” will appear and the fuel
filler door will o pen.
If the fuel filler door does not o pen, the
opener may have a malfunction. For de-
tails, see “—If the door opener is not
actuated” on page 44 in this Section.
CAUTION
When opening the cap, do not remove
the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel
under pressure could cause injury by
spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
2. Turn the cap slowly counterclockwise and remove it.
The removed cap can be stored on the
backside of the fuel filler door.
When reinstalling, turn the cap clockwise
until you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp will come on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp will go off after driving
the vehicle several times. If the indicator
lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.