2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel consumption

34 1-1. Hybrid system
■Hybrid battery air vents
There are air intake vents under
the second seats to cool the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vents become blocked, the
hybrid battery may overheat,
leading to a reduction in hybrid
battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system bloc ks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impa ct is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sy stem, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (→P. 35) and the
navigation system screen ( →P.
35, 37). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
■
Consumption screen (navigation system only)
Press “INFO”.
Touch “Trip information” on the
Information screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is
displayed, touch .
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 4 symbols are shown.
Cruising range
Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
STEP1
STEP2
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching will reset the average fuel consumption.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
■ Eco Driving Mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco Driving Mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 524
■ Selecting Eco Driving Mode
Use Eco Driving Mode to help achieve low fuel consumption
driving trips that involve fre quent accelerating and braking.
On/off
When Eco Driving Mode is
turned on, the “ECON” indica-
tor will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the Eco Driving Mode.
Eco Driving Mode helps you to
drive within the variable econ-
omy zone. ( →P. 171)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
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. 198)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Trip information ( →P. 196)
Displays cruising range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Automatic air conditioning
system display (if equipped)
(→ P. 260)
Automatically displayed when
the automatic air conditioning
is turned on.
● Rear view monitor
(→ P. 216)
Automatically displayed when
the shift lever is moved into the
R position.
● Warning messages
(→ P. 509)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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Trip informationPush 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. 3 5 )
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the instantan eous fuel consumption.
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last
refueled.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance 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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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Driving distance
Displays the driving distance sinc e 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 each tire. There is no correlation
between the order of the displayed 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.
STEP1
STEP2

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the tra iler's characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking perf ormance are affected by trailer
stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit.

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 395
Fluid
Brake .................................... 442
Washer ................................. 446
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 260
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 254
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 145
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 503
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 86
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel Capacity ............................... 540
Fuel gauge ........................... 189
Gas station information ........ 592
Information ........................... 552
Refueling .............................. 118
Type ..................................... 540
Fuel door .................................. 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 118
Fuses ........................................ 467 Garage door opener.................402
Gas station information...........592
Gauges ......................................189
Glove box..................................373
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................338
Hazard lights Switch....................................490
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................98
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................205
Wattage .................................551
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................392
Side mirror.............................275
Hill start assist system ............224
Hood ..........................................428
Hooks Cargo hook............................396
Shopping bag ........................396
Horn...........................................188
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
Power switch .........................178FG
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