warning TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2015 XU50 / 3.G Service Manual

901-2. Hybrid system
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WARNING
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
● Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. Never resell,
hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid batter-
ies that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through
your Toyota dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting
in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and some-
one may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid
vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified
in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be
aware of these dangers.
● If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your
Toyota dealer. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may
cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery air vents
● Do not put foreign objects over the air vents. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
● Clean the air vents regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged.

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For safety and security
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certification for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehi cle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Instrument cluster2
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 98
Gauge and meters ............ 103
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ........................... 107
Multi-information display (with color display) .......... 111
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 117

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2. Instrument cluster
Vehicles with monochrome display
Vehicles with color display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 458)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 458)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1, 2, 3
Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 458)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 457)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 458)
*1, 2Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 457)*2Open door warning light
(P. 459)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 457)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 459)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 457)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 459)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 458)*1Master warning light
(P. 459)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 458)*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 459)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate 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 system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*1, 4Vehicle proximity notifi-
cation system warning
light ( P. 459)

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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 242)
*2
“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 238)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 244)*1 Slip indicator ( P. 293)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 244) *1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 293)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 245)
*1, 2, 4Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 298)
*2Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 248)*2, 5, 6BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 304)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 254)
*7Security indicator
(P. 91, 93)
*2Cruise control indicator
(P. 264) “READY” indicator
(
P. 229)
*2Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 264) EV indicator (
P. 8 3 )
*2LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 283) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 235)
*2, 3 Intuitive parking assist
indicator*1, 7“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(P. 54)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate 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 system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BS M outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
WARNING
■ 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 engine, 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 immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Instrument cluster
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
●Drive information
● Warning messages ( P. 466)
● Energy monitor ( P. 117)
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” switch.
Multi-infor mation di splay (with mono-
chrome display)
Display contents
Drive information

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Customizable items
●
EV Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactiva te the EV Indicator Light.
● Language
Select to change the language on the display.
● Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
Settings can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 557)
■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can b\
e
changed through the “DISP” switch will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.
■ Cautions during setting up the display
As the hybrid system needs to be running during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while setting up the display features.