proximity notification TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2015 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

821-2. Hybrid system
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◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start
off, the electric motor (traction mo tor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped and the electric moto r (traction motor) is used.
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to
warn pedestrians, people riding bi cycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
Vehicle Proximity Notification System

841-2. Hybrid system
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Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 518
■ After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under t\
he
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the gasoline
engine starts or stops, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or accelerator is loosened.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear
seat.
■ Vehicle Proximity Notification System
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may
be difficult for pedestrians, people ridi ng bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area to hear:
● When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity
● When it is raining or during strong winds
● When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 556)

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2, 5
Indicates that one or more of the doors, the back door or
the glass hatch is not fully closed.
 Check that all the doors, the back door and the glass
hatch are closed.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7
L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*6
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (war ning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 466
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 461)
• Flat tire ( P. 486)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the
full-size spare tire) to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
(  P. 462)
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle proximity notification system warning light
This warning light flashes then stays on to indicate that
there is a malfunction in the vehicle proximity notification
system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5648-2. Customization
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Lights (
P. 244)
*: U.S.A. only
■
Intuitive parking assist*1 (Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia
System Owner’s Manual”)
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ( P. 8 2 )
■Automatic air condi tioning system (P. 326)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime running light
system
*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-playedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
The volume of Vehicle
Proximity Notification
System sound
Level 1
Level 2
——OLevel 3
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
123

595Alphabetical index
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Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 117
EV drive mode ...................... 235
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 314
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 510
Overheating .......................... 521
Power (ignition) switch .......... 229
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 512
S mode ................................. 239
I/M test ...................................... 393
Identification ............................ 529 Engine................................... 530
Vehicle .................................. 529
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 229
Illuminated entry system ........ 341
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 387
Moon roof.............................. 185
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door ................... 139
Power windows ..................... 181
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 414 Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Interior lights ........................... 339
Switch ................................... 340
Wattage ................................ 539
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack
Positioning the jack............... 398
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 487
Jack handle .............................. 487
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door................... 138
Power window ...................... 180
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote
control ........................ 129, 135
Keys .......................................... 124
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch ....................... 229
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 513
If you lose your keys ............. 125
Key number plate ................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 128
Mechanical key ..................... 125
Power switch ........................ 229
Replacing the battery............ 428
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control key...................................... 124
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”