2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel consumption

4396-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( →P. 440) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 537
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 666)

6689-2. Customization
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*1: For details about each function: →P. 1 1 0
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: U.S.A. only
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information
display).
*5: 6 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy(after reset), average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy
(after start), average vehicle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed
(after start), distance (driving range), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed
time (after start), distance (after start), driving distance (after reset), blank.
*6: Speed limit display may not be available for some regions.
Drive information 3
Driving distance (after reset)
*5—O—Average vehicle speed (after
reset)
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
Accent colorLight blue
Blue
OO—Orange
Yellow
Speed limit display*6
On with the
speed limit cau- tion indicator
(yellow) enabled
On with the
speed limit cau-
tion indicator (yellow) not enabled
—OO
Off
Function*1Default settingCustomized set- ting123

705Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 649
Fuel ........................................... 256 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 650
Refueling............................... 256
Type ...................................... 641
Warning light ......................... 568
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ............................. 109
Current fuel consumption ....................... 109
Fuel filler door.......................... 256 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 256
Fuses ........................................ 541
Garage door opener ................ 471
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 451
Grocery bag hooks .................. 457 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 382
Head restraints ........................ 167
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 245
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 434
Heated steering wheel .......... 445
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 436
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 441
Seat heaters ......................... 445
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 329
Hood ......................................... 506 Open ..................................... 506
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 457
Coat hooks ........................... 469
Grocery bag hooks ............... 457
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 171
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”