Toyota 2007 Highlander Owner's Manual page 20

—The characteristics of the
hybrid vehicle
Be sure to put the transmission in the
"P" position when parking.
In the "N" position, the hybrid battery
does not recharge, even if the gasoline
engine is operating. Leaving the transmis-
sion in the "N" position for an extended
period of time may discharge the hybrid
battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hy-
brid battery is discharged.
When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake, put the transmission in
the "P" position, be sure to carry the
key with you and lock all the doors.
If you leave the ignition in "ACC" or "ON",
the 12 volt battery will be discharged and
the hybrid system may not start.
Because the vehicle is powered by
D
both the gasoline engine and the trac-
tion motor, you may hear a motor
sound coming from the engine compart-
ment. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
D
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the hybrid battery under the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
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'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
When the hybrid system is started or
D
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling,
you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
When accelerating rapidly, the engine
D
noise may rise. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid
D
battery power, resulting in poor accel-
eration. Battery power can be restored
by driving with the accelerator pedal
slightly released.
When applying brakes, you may hear
D
a sound coming from the motor genera-
tor. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
You may hear a sound in the engine
D
compartment when the driver's door is
opened or the brake pedal
pressed with the hybrid system turned
off. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or
D
stopped with the hybrid system on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this
does not indicate any trouble.
If the "READY" light is on, you can
D
start even when the gasoline engine is
off.
When you put the transmission in the
D
"B" position and take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, engine braking will
be applied. However, during high speed
driving you may feel that engine brak-
ing is less effective than that of ordi-
nary vehicle.
If the vehicle is parked for a long time,
the hybrid battery will discharge gradually.
To keep the hybrid battery in good condi-
tion, drive the vehicle at least once every
several months for at least 30 minutes or
10 miles. If the hybrid battery becomes
fully discharged and the vehicle will not
start even with a jump start to the 12 volt
battery, contact your Toyota dealership.
High voltage parts and cables on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of
waves as the conventional gasoline
is de-
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electro-
magnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the re-
ception of the mobile two−way radio.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
electromagnetic