2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel consumption

36 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 blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (P. 37) and the
navigation system screen ( P.
37, 39). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
■
Energy monitor
●How to display on the navigation system screen (if equipped):
Press “INFO/PHONE”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Consumption” screen is
displayed, touch .
●How to display on the mu lti-information display:
Press the
“DISP” switch on the steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
STEP1
STEP2
Navigation system screenMulti-information display
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the electric
motor (traction
motor)

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

203
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. 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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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
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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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing
Towing related terms■ GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum of
the total vehicle weight (including
the occupants, cargo and any
optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your
safety and the safety of others, yo u must not overload your vehicle
or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the towing eq uipment has been installed cor-
rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving
habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braki ng performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the
hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as towing kits, etc.