2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID display

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Gauges and meters
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
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 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, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 562)

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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. 207)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Trip information ( P. 204)
Displays cruising range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Automatic air conditioning
system display (if equipped)
( P. 284)
Automatically displayed when
the automatic air conditioning
is turned on.
● Rear view monitor
( P. 230)
Automatically displayed when
the shift lever is moved into the
R position.

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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. 37)
■ 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.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
●Warning messages
( P. 538)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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When driving
■
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
displayed.
• Vehicles without smart key system: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When adding fuel, turn the engine switch OFF. In case fuel is added
without turning the engine switch OFF, the display may not be
updated.
• Vehicles with smart key system: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When adding fuel, turn the “POWER” switch OFF. In case fuel is
added without turning the “POWER” switch OFF, 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.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■ 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.

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■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.
If the inflation pressure of any tire drops a certain amount below
the tire inflation pressure value currently memorized in the system,
the displayed values will be highlighted.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after 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). It may also take a few minutes to display the tire
inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
If the tire pressure warning light is on or flashing, a message describing
the situation will be displayed.
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.
■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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●Setting day mode
Select “DAY MODE” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to select “ON” or “OFF”.
After setting day mode, wait 5 seconds to allow the mode to be auto-
matically input.
●Setting the background color
Select “BACKGROUND COLOR” on the menu screen. Press
and hold the “DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to select “BLACK” or “BLUE”.
After selecting a background color, wait 5 seconds to allow the color
to be automatically input.
●Setting the brightness
Select “BRIGHTNESS” on the menu screen. Press and hold
the “DISP” button until the display changes. Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the brightness.
+: Brighter
-: Darker
After adjusting the brightness,
wait 5 seconds to allow the bright-
ness to be automatically input.
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