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For safety and security
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.
Warning label
Service plug
High voltage cables (orange)
Power control unit
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
*
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Air conditioning compressor
*: AWD models only
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel
and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel th e vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the
low fuel level warning light (
P.463)
go off. If there is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system
may not be able to start. (The stan-
dard amount of fuel is about 2.9 gal.
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high
voltage system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains
parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is
operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
System components
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HIGHLANDER HV_U[11.3 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.], when the
vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary whe
n the vehicle is
on a slope. Add extra fuel when the
vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on
hybrid vehicles incorporate elec-
tromagnetic shielding, and there-
fore emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves
as conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound
interference in some third
party-produced radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery)
has a limited service life. The lifes-
pan of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) can change in accordance
with driving style and driving condi-
tions.
WA R N I N G
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC
and AC systems as well as a
12-volt system. DC and AC high
voltage is very dangerous and
can cause severe burns and elec-
tric shock that may result in death
or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble,
remove or replace the high volt-
age parts, cables or their con-
nectors.
●The hybrid sys tem will become
hot after starting as the system
uses high voltage. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the
high temperature, and always
obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service
plug access hole located under
the rear seat. The service plug
is used only when the vehicle is
serviced and is subject to high
voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or seri-
ous injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road,
shift the shift le ver to P, apply
the parking brake, and turn the
hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage
parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed
inside or outside your vehicle,
an electric shock may occur.
Never touch exposed electric
wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not
touch the fluid as it may be
strong alkaline electrolyte from
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it
off immediately with a large
amount of water or, if possible,
boric acid solution. Seek imme-
diate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid
vehicle, leave the vehicle as
soon as possible. Never use a
fire extinguisher that is not
meant for electric fires. Using
even a small amount of water
may be dangerous.
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When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor,
the emergency shut off system
blocks the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution
and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the hybrid system or
an improper operation is
attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. (
P.470)
■If a warning light comes on, a
warning message is displayed,
or the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The hybrid system may not start. In
this case, try to start the system
again. If the “READY” indicator does
not come on, contact your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent
●Do not place objects that will
block the air intake vents. The
hybrid battery (traction battery)
may become limited and be
damaged.
●Clean the air intake/discharge
vents regularly to prevent the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
to be limited.
●Do not allow liquid or foreign
material to enter the air intake
vent as this may cause a short
circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
●A filter is installed to the air
intake vent. Wh en the filter
remains noticeably dirty even
after cleaning the air intake
vent, filter cleaning or replace-
ment is recommended. Refer to
P.435for details on how to clean
the filters.
Emergency shut off sys-
tem
Hybrid warning message
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 84
Gauges and meters ....... 89
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display) .......... 92
Multi-information display (7-inch display) .......... 102
Head-up display .......... 112
Energy monitor/consump- tion screen................. 117
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2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-
ment cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.460)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.460)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light
*2 ( P.461)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.461)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 ( P.461)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.461)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.461)
SRS warning light
*1
( P.462)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
( P.462)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.462)
Brake Overri de System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
*2
( P.462)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P.463)
Low fuel leve l warning
light
*1( P.463)
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the
multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: 7-inch display only
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.463)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*2
( P.464)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.464)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.464)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*1, 3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.465)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 3
( P.465)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3, 4
(if equipped) ( P.465)
(flashes or
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1
( P.466)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.466)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.467)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.467)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.467)
WA R N I N G
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning
lights not come on when you start
the hybrid system, this could
mean that these s ystems are not
available to help protect you in an
accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.223)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.229)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.229)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.231)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator
*1 ( P.232)
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only: This light illu-
minates on the multi-information
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights tu rn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
Front fog light indicator
*1
( P.235)
PCS warning light
*3, 4
( P.251)
Cruise control indicator
*2
( P.277)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator
*2 ( P.270)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
*2 ( P.270)
(white)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
(green)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.262)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6
( P.281, 294)
BSM OFF indicator
*2, 3
( P.281)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4, 9(if
equipped) (P.287)
RCTA OFF indicator
*2, 3
( P.294)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 4,
9
(if equipped) ( P.300)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*4 ( P.320)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 4
( P.321)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*2 ( P.213)
“READY” indicator
( P.213)
EV drive mode indicator*1
( P.218)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*4
( P.224)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*4
( P.224)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*4 ( P.227)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*4 ( P.227)
EV indicator
*1 ( P. 7 2 )
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 7 ( P. 8 9 )
Security indicator
*8
( P.79, 81)
“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*4, 8 ( P. 4 3 )
Eco drive mode indicator
*2
( P.316)
Sport mode indicator
*2
( P.316)
Trail Mode indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.317)