2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID display

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EV-Drive Mode
■Situations in which EV-Drive Mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV-Drive Mode on in the following situations. If
it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on
the multi-information display.
●The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
● The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32
F (0C)
for a long period of time etc.
● The gasoline engine is warming up.
● The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is
level 3 or lower. ( P. 35)
● Vehicle speed is about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
● The windshield defogger is in use.
In EV-Drive Mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the
hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
On/off
When EV-Drive Mode is turned
on, the EV-Drive Mode indica-
tor will come on. Pressing the
switch when in EV-Drive Mode
will return to normal driving
(using the gasoline engine and
electric motor [traction motor]).

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When driving
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Automatic cancelation of EV-Drive Mode
When driving in EV-Drive Mode, the gasoline engine may automatically
restart in the following situations. When EV-Drive Mode is canceled, a
buzzer will sound and the EV-Drive Mode indicator will flash and go off.
●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is
level 2 or lower. ( P. 35)
● Vehicle speed becomes more than about 25 mph (40 km/h).
● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
■ Possible driving distance when driving in EV-Drive Mode
Possible driving distance when driving in EV-Drive Mode is up to about 1/2
mile (1 km) if driven at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less. (Possible
driving distance depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and
driving conditions.)
■ Fuel economy
Highlander is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during
normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]). Driving in EV-Drive Mode more than necessary may lower fuel
economy.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV-Drive Mode, pay special attention to the area around the
vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy-
cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle
starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

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Gauges and meters
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.Power meter
Displays the instantaneous output from the hybrid system in approxi-
mate kilowatts.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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When drivingInstrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned to on, the brightness
will be reduced slightly unless
the control dial is turned fully
up.
Odometer/Trip meterOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
■ Power meter “CHARGE” zone
The “CHARGE” zone indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy
will be used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The gasoline engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the
red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 523)

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including th e current outside temperature and
clock.
● Outside temperature
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -40°F
(-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
●Clock (  P. 193)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Trip information ( P. 191)
Displays cruising range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Automatic air conditioning
system display (if equipped)
( P. 253)
Automatically displayed when
the automatic air conditioning
is turned on.
● Rear view monitor
( P. 2 1 1 )
Automatically displayed when
the shift lever is moved into the
R position.
● Warning messages
( P. 500)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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When driving
Trip information
Push the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
■ Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. ( P. 35)
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the instantan eous fuel consumption.
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consum ption since the vehicle was last
refueled.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum di stance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel cons umption since the function was
reset.
This function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” button for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.

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■Driving distance
Displays the driving distance since the hybrid system was started.
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling history
Displays the previous five av erage fuel consumption values.
■ Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of ea ch tire. There is no correlation
between the order of the display ed values and the tire positions.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode. It may also take a few minutes
to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been
adjusted.
Setting up the displays
Display the set up screen on the
multi-information display when
the vehicle is stopped.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the set up screen.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
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Setting the clock
Select “CLOCK” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the hours.
After adjusting the hours, wait 5
seconds to allow the hours to be
automatically input.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the minutes.
After adjusting the minutes, wait 5
seconds to allow the minutes to
be automatically input.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3