ECO mode TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2010 XU40 / 2.G User Guide

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
*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. 502)
“ECON” indicator
(P. 187)“READY” indicator
( P. 180)
Variable economy zone
indicator ( P. 172)“EV” indicator ( P. 184)
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4
*1*1*2*3
*1

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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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When driving
■
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.
■ Driving distance
Displays the driving distance since the hybrid system was started.
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling history
Displays the previous five av erage fuel consumption values.
■ Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of ea ch tire. There is no correlation
between the order of the displayed values and the tire positions.
If the inflation pressure of any tire drops a certain amount below
the tire inflation pressure value currently memorized in the system,
the displayed values will be highlighted.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode. It may also take a few minutes
to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been
adjusted.
If the tire pressure warning light is on or flashing, a message describing
the situation will be displayed.

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Setting up the displaysDisplay the set up screen on the
multi-information display when
the vehicle is stopped.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the set up screen.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
■Setting the clock
Select “CLOCK” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the hours.
After adjusting the hours, wait 5
seconds to allow the hours to be
automatically input.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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When driving
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the minutes.
After adjusting the minutes, wait 5
seconds to allow the minutes to
be automatically input.
■
Setting the display
Select “DISPLAY” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
●Setting the day mode
Select “DAY MODE” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to select “ON” or “OFF”.
After setting the day mode, wait 5 seconds to allow the mode to be
automatically input.
●Setting the background color
Select “BACKGROUND COLOR” on the menu screen. Press
and hold the “DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to select “BLACK” or “BLUE”.
After selecting a background color, wait 5 seconds to allow the color
to be automatically input.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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Setting up the rear view monitor displayDisplay the set up screen on the
multi-information display when
the vehicle is stopped and the
rear view monitor is turned on.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the set up screen.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the adjustment mode.
■Setting the brightness
Select “BRIGHTNESS” on the menu screen. Press and hold
the “DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the brightness.
+: Brighter
-: Darker
After adjusting the brightness,
wait 5 seconds to allow the bright-
ness to be automatically input.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after driver’s door is
opened and closed if the “POWER” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY
mode or OFF.
To turn the lights on again, change the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn
the headlight switch off and then back to or .
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. daytime running light system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear center outlets (vehicles without rear air conditioning system) Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■ Window defogger feature
In order to prevent the windows from fogging up, recirculated air mode may
automatically switch to outside air m ode if the ambient temperature drops.
This feature can be cancelled by pushing and holding the air intake mode
switch for longer than 2 seconds. The feature will be reactivated when the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

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Interior features
■When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■ Air conditioning odors
●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.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

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■Air conditioning odors
●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.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.