Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 215

NOTICE
■ When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
Set the parking brake
(P.224), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3
Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
4
Release the brake pedal and
check that "ACCESSORY" or
"IGNITION ON" is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
● The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
● The hybrid system will automati-
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cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left running
while the shift lever is in P.
● The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
● After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch (P.134) from the inside or
the mechanical key from the out-
side, the automatic hybrid system
shut off feature will be disabled.
The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will be
re-enabled if the driver's door is
opened.
WARNING
■ Stopping the hybrid system
in an emergency
● If you want to stop the hybrid
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power switch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. ( P.452)
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the hybrid system off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, how-
ever, power assist to the steer-
ing will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer smoothly,
so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
● If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
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