2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID instrument cluster

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 200
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 202
Multi-information display ..... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 218
Fog light switch ................... 224
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 226
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 231
Rear view monitor system .............................. 235
Driving assist systems ........ 239
Hill-start assist control ......... 244
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 246
Cargo and luggage ............. 251
Vehicle load limits ............... 255
Winter driving tips ............... 256
Trailer towing ...................... 260
Dinghy towing ..................... 279 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 282
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 288
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 297
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 300
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 304
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 306
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 307
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 308
Using the radio ................... 316
Using the CD player ........... 323
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 330
Operating an iPod .............. 337
Operating a USB memory ............................ 344
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 352
Using the AUX port............. 355
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 357
3Interior features

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 172
Power (ignition) switch ..... 183
Engine (ignition) switch .... 188
EV-Drive Mode................. 192
Transmission.................... 194
Turn signal lever .............. 197
Parking brake ................... 198
Horn ................................. 199
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 200
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 202
Multi-information display............................ 207 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 218
Fog light switch ................ 224
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 226
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 231
Rear view monitor system ........................... 235
Driving assist systems ..... 239
Hill-start assist control ...... 244
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 246
Cargo and luggage .......... 251
Vehicle load limits ............ 255
Winter driving tips ............ 256
Trailer towing ................... 260
Dinghy towing .................. 279

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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. 602)

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Indicators and war ning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (vehicles without a Display Audio system or navi-
gation system)

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When driving
Center panel (vehicles with a Display Audio system)
Center panel (vehicles with a navigation system)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*2: For vehicles sold in Canada
Turn signal indicator
(P. 197)Headlight indicator
( P. 218)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 221)Tail light indicator
(P. 218)
Slip indicator
(P. 240)Front fog light indicator
( P. 224)
VSC off indicator
(P. 240)“TRAC OFF” indicator
( P. 240)
Shift position indicators ( P. 194)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 148)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 231)Immobilizer system/
alarm (if equipped) indi-
cator (P. 125 129)
“ECON” indicator
(P. 195)“READY” indicator
( P. 183, 188)
Variable Economy Zone
(P. 174)“EV” indicator ( P. 192)
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*3, 4
*3*3
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When driving
*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.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 567)
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 4*1, 5*1*1, 4*1, 5*1*1, 4*1, 5
*1*1*2*3
*1*1*6