2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lock

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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
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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CAUTION
Pull your vehicle off the road, put
the transmission in the “P” posi-
tion, apply the parking brake, turn
the hybrid system off and remove
the key.
In order to avoid personal injuries,
do not touch high voltage wiring,
connectors or high voltage parts
(inverter unit, traction battery and
etc.).
If exposed electric wires are pro-
truding inside or outside of your
vehicle, an electric shock may oc-
cur. Never touch the electric wires.
If fluid leaks or gets into some
parts of the vehicle, never touch it
because it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the traction battery.
If it contacts your skin or eyes,
wash it off immediately with a large
amount of water or if possible, bo-
ric acid solution. Get immediate
medical attention in order to help
avoid serious injury.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid ve-
hicle, leave the vehicle as soon as
possible. Never use a fire extin-
guisher that is not meant for elec-
tric fires. Using a small amount of
water may be also dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
do it with the front wheels raised
(front wheel drive models) or all
four wheels raised (all models). If
the wheels with the traction motor
are on the ground when towing, the
motor may continue to generate
electricity. This may cause the elec-
tricity leakage. Depending on the
severity of the damage, electricity
leakage may cause fire. See “If your
vehicle needs to be towed” on page
354 in Section 4.
The emergency shut off system blocks
off the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk of
the electric leakage and the fuel leak-
age when a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor. If the
system activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system,
contact a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Check to see if there are exposed
high voltage parts and cables. Nev-
er touch the parts and cables. See
“—High voltage components” on
page 6 in this Section for the loca-
tions of the high voltage parts and
cables.
Inspect the ground under the ve-
hicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel
system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible.
Road accident cautions— —Emergency shut off system

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Electric moonroof switch and personal
lights
5. Garage door opener
6. Auxiliary boxes
7. Side vents
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Glove box
11. Transmission selector lever
12. Ashtrays
13. A/V input adapter
14. Power outlet (115 VAC)
15. Cup holder
16. Container
17. Power outlet (12 VDC)
18. Audio remote control switches
19. Hood lock release lever
20. Fuel filler door switch
21. Parking brake pedal
22. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
 Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system (view A)

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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Electric moonroof switch and personal
lights
5. Garage door opener
6. Auxiliary boxes
7. Side vents
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Glove box
11. Transmission selector lever
12. Ashtrays
13. Cup holder
14. Container
15. Power outlet (12 VDC)
16. Audio remote control switches
17. Hood lock release lever
18. Fuel filler door switch
19. Parking brake pedal
20. Window lock switch

Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system (view A)

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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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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
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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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
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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Brake system warning light∗
1
Auxiliary battery discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Electric power steering system warning light∗1
oror
Master warning light
∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
(red
indicator)
Traction battery warning light
∗1Driving ready light
(yellow
indicator)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel