instrument cluster TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 189
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 191
Multi-information display ..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 205
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 213
Rear view monitor system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
Hill-start assist control ......... 224
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ... 226
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Vehicle load limits ............... 235
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
Dinghy towing ..................... 250 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 254
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 260
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 269
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 272
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 275
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 277
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 278
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 279
Using the radio ................... 282
Using the CD player ........... 288
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 295
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 302
Using the AUX adapter....... 305
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 307
3Interior features

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 168
Power (ignition) switch ............................. 178
EV-Drive Mode................. 182
Transmission..................... 184
Turn signal lever .............. 186
Parking brake ................... 187
Horn ................................. 188
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 189
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 191
Multi-information display............................ 195
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Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight swi

tch ............... 205
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 212 2-4. Using other drivin
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Cruise control ................... 213
Rear view monitor system ........................... 216
Driving assist systems ..... 220
Hill-start assist control ...... 224
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 226
Cargo and luggage .......... 231
Vehicle load limits ............ 235
Winter driving tips ............ 236
Trailer towing ................... 240
Dinghy towing .................. 250

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Gauges and meters
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-
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Instrument panel light controlThe 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 v ehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display differ ent 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. 532)

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Indicators and warning 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 navigation system)

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Center panel (vehicles with navigation system)
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 186)Headlight indicator
( →P. 205)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 207)Tail light indicator
(→P. 205)
Slip indicator
(→P. 221)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( →P. 209)
Shift position indicators ( →P. 184)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (→P. 145)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 213)Immobilizer system/
alarm (if equipped) indi-
cator (→P. 123, 127)
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*1: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*2: For vehicles sold in Canada
*3: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode 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.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 500)
“ECON” indicator
(→P. 185)“READY” indicator
( →P. 178)
Variable economy zone
indicator ( →P. 171)“EV” indicator ( →P. 182)
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4
*1*1*2*3
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems 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.
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode 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.
*2: Vehicles without navigation system
*3: Vehicles with navigation system
*4: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*5: For vehicles sold in Canada

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including th e current outside temperature and
clock.
● Outside temperature
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -40°F
(-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
●Clock ( → P. 198)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Trip information ( →P. 196)
Displays cruising range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Automatic air conditioning
system display (if equipped)
(→ P. 260)
Automatically displayed when
the automatic air conditioning
is turned on.
● Rear view monitor
(→ P. 216)
Automatically displayed when
the shift lever is moved into the
R position.
● Warning messages
(→ P. 509)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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Trip informationPush the “DISP” button to dis-
play trip information.
Display items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
■ Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. ( →P. 3 5 )
■ Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the instantan eous fuel consumption.
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last
refueled.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel cons umption since the function was
reset.
This function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” button for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.