2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID ECO mode

128 1-7. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm
deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Panic mode
P. 6 1
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the hood when the vehicle is
locked.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharge
Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long
periods without the hybrid system on.
■ When starting the hybrid system
●Do not race a cold hybrid system.
● If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have the hybrid system
checked immediately by your Toyota dealer.

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When driving
■
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. 37)
● 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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When driving
■
Shift position uses
■ Selecting Eco drive mode
When the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving
force and operation of the air conditioning system is controlled to
improve fuel efficiency.
On/off
When Eco drive mode is
turned on, the “ECON” indica-
tor will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the Eco drive mode.
Eco drive mode helps you to
drive within the scope of Vari-
able Economy Zone.
(P. 170)
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving
BEngine braking

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■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 drive mode
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco drive mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
● Operation of the air conditioning system is controlled when in Eco drive
mode.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 554

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*1: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*2: For vehicles sold in Canada
*3: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Cruise control indicator
( P. 226)Immobilizer system/
alarm (if equipped) indi-
cator (P. 123 126)
“ECON” indicator
(P. 191)“READY” indicator
( P. 179, 184)
Variable Economy Zone
(P. 170)“EV” indicator ( P. 188)

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When driving
■
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 528)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without navigation system
*3: Vehicles with navigation system
*4: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*5: For vehicles sold in Canada
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4
*1*1*2*3
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When driving
■
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.
■Setting the display
Select “DISPLAY” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
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