service indicator TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2006 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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1. Power meter
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Multi
−information mode button
8. Multi −information display
9. Instrument panel light control/trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview

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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 144 in Section 1 −6.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 172 in
Section 1 −7.
Cruise control indicator light
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Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Transmission indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge 142
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 142
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Power meter 143
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 144
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Multi −information display 152
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SECTION 1 6

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)
or
(red indicator)If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(yellow indicator)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If red brake system warning light is also on, stop
immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver ’s seat belt.
(c)Fasten front passenger ’s seat belt.
(d)Stop and check.
(e)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(f)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
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(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the hybrid system starts.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
hybrid system or warning light system
itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(On
−Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 374
in Section 6.
(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual. (h) “ABS” Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti
−
lock brake system function of the VDIM
(vehicle dynamics integrated management)
is working properly, the light goes off
when the “READY” light comes on. There-
after, if the function malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on and
the yellow brake system warning light is
on, the anti −lock brake system function
and the brake assist function of the VDIM
may not operate so that the wheel could
lock up during a sudden braking or brak-
ing on slippery road surfaces However,
the brake system still operates conven-
tionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on and
the yellow brake system warning light is
off, the anti −lock brake system function of
the VDIM does not operate so that the
wheels could lock up during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfa-
ces. However, the brake system still oper-
ates conventionally.

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(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving. If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and “AIRBAG ON”
and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
(l) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi
−information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 in this Section for
instructions.)
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and master warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the hybrid system.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on. The SRS warning light goes
off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position briefly and firmly.
All of the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the red brake system warning light
and driver ’s seat belt reminder light go off
when the “READY” light comes on.
The driver ’s seat belt reminder light goes
off when the driver ’s seat belt is fastened.
The red brake system warning light goes
off when the parking brake is released.

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There may be the case that the red and
yellow brake system warning lights and
“ABS” warning light stay on for about 60
seconds. It is normal if they go out after
a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
1. Recirculate— Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh— Draws outside air into the sys-
tem. When the engine coolant temperature or
electric compressor inverter temperature is
extremely high, the RECIRCULATE mode
will automatically be selected. In this
case, it is not possible to select the
FRESH mode if you press the air intake
control button. It is not a malfunction.
When the temperature becomes low, the
air intake mode returns to the mode pre-
viously used.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield,
the air intake mode may change automati-
cally to FRESH depending on the condi-
tion of the air conditioning system.
“A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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When the engine coolant temperature or
electric compressor inverter temperature is
extremely high, the RECIRCULATE mode
will automatically be selected. In this
case, it is not possible to select the
FRESH mode if you press the air intake
control button. It is not a malfunction.
When the temperature becomes low, the
air intake mode returns to the mode pre-
viously used.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield,
the air intake mode may change automati-
cally to FRESH depending on the condi-
tion of the air conditioning system. “A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is de-
pressed with the hybrid system off. How-
ever, this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the traction battery under the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling, you
may hear a sound coming from the trans-
mission. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When applying brakes, you may hear a
sound coming from the regenerative
brakes. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or
stopped with the hybrid system on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
If there is a problem somewhere in the
hybrid system, “CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM”
warning message will appear on the multi −
information display. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. If the hybrid system will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” on page
340 in Section 4.
CAUTION
Never start the hybrid system from
outside the vehicle, or an accident
may occur. Be sure to sit in the driv-
er seat, then start the system.
NOTICE

If any service reminder indicator
light comes on or warning message
appears on the multiinformation
display (see page 144 and page 155
for details) or the auxiliary battery
is disconnected, the hybrid system
may not start. In that case, turn the
ignition on again. If the “READY”
light does not come on, contact
your Toyota dealer.
 When you start the hybrid system
at a lower outside temperature, it
may take longer before the blinking
“READY” light changes to constant
on.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp− edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in “P”. If necessary, block the
wheels.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Tips for driving in various
conditions