Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 214

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4-2. Driving procedures
■ Conditions affecting operation
P.147
■ Note for the entry function
P.148
■ Steering lock function
● After turning the power switch off
and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the power
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
● When the steering lock cannot be
released, "Push Power Switch
while Turning Steering Wheel in
Either Direction" will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
● To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, operation of the
motor may be suspended if the
hybrid system is turned on and off
repeatedly in a short period of
time. In this case, refrain from
operating the hybrid system. After
about 10 seconds, the steering
lock motor will resume functioning.
■ If the "READY" indicator does
not come on
In the event that the "READY" indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunc-
tioning
P.78
HIGHLANDER HV_U
■ Electronic key battery
P.438
■ Operation of the power switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly
●
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
● If attempting to restart the hybrid
system immediately after turning
the power switch off, the hybrid
system may not start in some
cases. After turning the power
switch off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the hybrid
system.
■ Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.489.
WARNING
■ When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Always start the hybrid system
while sitting in the driver's seat.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the hybrid
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs
while the vehicle is moving, do not
lock or open the doors until the
vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. Activation of the steer-
ing lock in this circumstance may
lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.