2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID display

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When you quickly push and release the
switch, the moonroof will tilt down while
the switch is depressed and stop when
released.
Open moonroof reminder: If the moon-
roof is left open when you turn the ignition
key to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and
open the driver ’s door, a message
“MOONROOF OPEN” appears on the mul-
ti −information display and a warning tone
sounds.
Key off operation: If all the side doors
and back door are closed, it works for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when either
front door is opened. Jam protection function:
If something gets caught between the
moonroof and frame during slide clos-
ing operation, the moonroof stops and
then opens slightly.
If something gets caught between the
moonroof and frame during tilting down
operation, the moonroof stops and then
tilts up fully.
If the moonroof receives a strong impact,
this function may work even if nothing is
caught.
CAUTION
To avoid death or serious personal
injury, you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, they could be killed or seri-
ously injured if the vehicle stops
suddenly or if the vehicle is in-
volved in an accident.
Before you close the moonroof, al-
ways make sure there is nobody
around the moonroof. You must
also make sure nobody places his
or her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moonroof,
first make sure it is safe to do so.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge142
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 142
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Power meter 143
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 144
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Multi −information display 152
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SECTION 1 6

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(g)Low fuel level warning lightFill up tank.
(h)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
If red brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota
dealer.
(i)Close all side doors and back door.
(j)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(k)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(l)Read a warning message on multi−information display.
(m)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.

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(a) Brake System Warning Lights
These lights come on in the following
cases when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
RED WARNING LIGHT
When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on when the ignition is
turned on, even after the parking brake is
released. When the vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h (3 mph), a message “PARK
BRAKE” appears on the multi −information
display, the master warning light flashes
and a warning tone sounds.
When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the regenerative brake system
or electronically controlled brake
system fails...
When the yellow warning light comes on,
the regenerative brake system and/or elec-
tronically controlled brake system is mal-
functioning. Take your vehicle to your
Toyota dealer.
RED AND YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the hydraulic brake system
fails...
If the red and yellow warning lights come
on, it indicates a serious problem and you
can continue driving no longer.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:
The lights do not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the hy-
brid system is on.
The lights do not come on when the
ignition is turned on with the parking
brake released.
A red or yellow warning light turning on
briefly during operation does not indicate
a problem.
CAUTION
If any of the following conditions oc-
curs, immediately stop your vehicle at
a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
The red warning light does not turn
off even after the parking brake is
released with the hybrid system
turned on.
The red warning light stays on.
In either case, this can indicate that
the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will become
longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly
and bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
The red brake system warning light
remains on together with the “ABS”
warning light and “CHECK VSC
SYSTEM” warning message.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system and vehicle stability
control system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.

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(h) “ABS” Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system function is working
properly, the light goes off when the
“READY” light comes on. Thereafter, if the
function malfunctions, the light comes on
again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on and
the yellow brake system warning light is
on, the anti −lock brake system function
and the brake assist function may not
operate so that the wheel could lock up
during a sudden braking or braking on
slippery road surfaces However, the brake
system still operates conventi onally.If any of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the parts monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The light remains on when the
“READY” light is on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
Either of the following conditions may
occur, but does not indicate the mal-
function:
The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the hybrid system is
started. It is normal if it turns off after
a whi l e.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if it
turns off after a few seconds.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the red brake system
warning light, stop your vehicle im-
mediately in a safe place and contact
your Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system function and brake as-
sist function will fail but also the ve-
hicle will become extremely unstable
during braking.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed.
Doors left open are shown on the multi −
information display.

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(j) Electric Power Steering SystemWarning Light
This light comes on when the power
steering control system fails.
CAUTION
If this light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to the Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. In this case, you may feel
the heavy steering wheel maneuver-
ing. Drive your vehicle while gripping
the steering wheel firmly.
(k) SRS Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS airbags and seat belt
pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving. If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and “AIRBAG ON”
and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
(l) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi
−information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 in this Section for
instructions.)
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.

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The following modes are displayed
when you push the mode button with
the ignition switch on. Each time you
push the button, the display toggles
through these modes.
In case your vehicle has a system mal-
function or if there is some information
to relate to inform, a warning message
appears on the display. See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 for details.
(a) Odometer and trip meter (enlargedcharacter)
(b) Energy monitor
(c) Outside temperature
(d) Average fuel consumption
(e) Current fuel consumption
The displayed values of the fuel consump-
tion indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and
road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last
previously used mode is just before the
ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the multi −information
display, the display will automatically be
set to the initial mode.
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When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the display
will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the dis-
play. To adjust the brightness, see “Instru-
ment panel light control” on page 134.
CAUTION
Be sure to adjust the display only
when the vehicle is stopped.
(a) Odometer and two trip meters
The odometer and two trip meters ap-
pear on the display.
See “—Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 154 for details.
(b) Energy monitor
The operating condition of the hybrid
system appears on the display.
See “Energy monitor” on page 2 for de-
tails.(c) Outside temperature
(“OUTSIDE TEMP”)
Outside temperature appears on the
display.
The displayed temperature ranges from
− 30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F). If the
temperature does not appear on the dis-
play or it shows “ −−”, take your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
(d) Average fuel consumption (“AVERAGE”)
Average fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on total driving
distance and total fuel consumption
with the hybrid system turned on.
The calculation is reset by pushing and
holding the mode button for about 1 sec-
ond when the average fuel consumption is
displayed.
At this time, the average fuel consumption
on the trip information is also reset. See
“Trip information” on page 270 or 271.
(e) Current fuel consumption (“CURRENT”)
The current fuel consumption is calcu-
lated and displayed based on distance
and fuel consumption for 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be
shown in some cases.