2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID display

4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheatedThis message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. ( P. 525)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal
are being depressed simultaneously
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 297)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*1
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*
1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 390)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
 Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 297)
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-collision system) is
not currently functional because the grille cover
or the sensor is dirty
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 235
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not avail-
able
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, hybrid battery [traction
battery] charge is low, speed is higher than the
EV drive mode operating speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the EV drive mode when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the hybrid battery [traction battery] charge is
low, speed is higher than the EV drive mode
operating speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning message in dynamic radar cr uise control mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■ The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if
equipped)
In the following situations, a warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
● When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA sys-
tem functions
● When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■ Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-
erly
P. 390
■ Warning buzzer
P. 466

4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system with the shift
lever in an incorrect position.

Shift the shift lever to P
and start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Con-
tinu-
ous

The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the power switch was not
turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
power switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the power switch off
when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the power switch off
and lock the doors again.
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4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Once
• When the doors wereunlocked with the mechanical
key and then the power
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the power switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key to
the power switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Once
Monochrome display
Color display
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( P. 517), the
power switch was touched with
the electronic key.
 Press the power switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.

Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates that:
• With the power switch off, the
doors were unlocked and
then the driver’s door was
opened and closed;
• The power switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode with-
out starting the hybrid sys-
tem; or
• The shift lever was shifted to P from another position with
the power switch in ON
mode.
 Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 466

5187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and
the power switch will turn to ON
mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with monochrome display:
Check that
is shown on the multi-information display.
Vehicles with color display:
Check that
and a message are shown on the multi-information
display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the engine still c annot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
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