2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
System check display
Vehicles without smart key system
After the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, “SYSTEM CHECK” is
displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check is
complete, the normal screen will return.
Vehicles with smart key system
After switching the “POWER” switch to ON mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is dis-
played while system operation is checked. When the system check is com-
plete, the normal screen will return.
■ When using the multi- information display
The display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses. Adjust the display ( P. 211, 214) or remove your sunglasses.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small bright spots or dots may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a
particular characteristic of liquid crystal displays and does not indicate a mal-
function. No action is required.
■ Outside temperature display
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]), the
correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take
longer than normal to change.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Setting of language selection can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 639)
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Ty p e A
Vehicles with day-
time running light
system: The daytime
running lights turn
on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Ty p e B
The headlights,
parking lights and
daytime running
lights turn on and off
automatically.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “POWER”
switch is turned to
ON mode.)
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
The daytime run-
ning lights turn off.

220 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Ty p e CThe daytime run-
ning lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
The headlights,
parking lights and
daytime running
lights turn on and off
automatically.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “POWER”
switch is turned to
ON mode.)
(if equipped)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.

222 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●To help make your vehicle visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is
started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
● The daytime running light system helps to offer great durability and con-
sumes less electricity, so it can help enhance fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the wireless remote control is pressed after all the doors are
locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off and then back to or .
Vehicles with smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off and then back to or .
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. daytime running light system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 639)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Fog light switch
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are
on in low beam.
Ty p e AOff
Front fog lights on