2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 34
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 46
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 48
Wireless remote control ..... 61
Side doors .......................... 67
Back door ........................... 72
Glass hatch ........................ 81
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 85
Rear seats.......................... 88
Head restraints................... 96
Seat belts ........................... 99
Steering wheel ................. 106
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ..................... 107
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 110 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 112
Moon roof ......................... 115
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 120
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 125
Alarm................................ 129
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 133
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 134
SRS airbags ..................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 148
Child restraint systems..... 155
Installing child restraints ........................ 159

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Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
■ When stopped/during start-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (tra ction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.

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Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
●The accelerator pedal is released.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or R.
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● During low or high hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly dis-
charge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every
several months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the
vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
■ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction mo tor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

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●If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift
lever in D to avoid discharging the battery.
● To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when
the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the
doors is closed and all lights are turned off.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 600
■ After the 12-volt battery has di scharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is
open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the engine is
started or stopped, or while the engine is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed or accelerator is loosened.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear
seat.

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High voltage components
Take care when handling the hybrid sy stem, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and
disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit and DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Rear electric motor (traction
motor) Service plug
High voltage cables
Front electric motor (traction
motor), transaxle and motor
generator
Caution label

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■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. 39) and the
navigation system screen ( P.
39, 41). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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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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When the vehi-
cle is powered
by both the gas-
oline engine and
the electric
motor (traction
motor)
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the gasoline
engine
When the vehi-
cle is charging
the hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery)
When there is
no energy flow
Hybrid battery
(traction bat-
tery) statusLow
Full Low Full
Navigation system screenMulti-information
display