Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 Manual page 185

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Selecting Eco Driving Mode
Use Eco Driving Mode to help achieve low fuel consumption
driving trips that involve frequent accelerating and braking.
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When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
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Eco Driving Mode
When the accelerator pedal is depressed in Eco Driving Mode, it may take
more time to accelerate than usual. This is normal operation.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 524
2-1. Driving procedures
On/off
When Eco Driving Mode is
turned on, the "ECON" indica-
tor will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the Eco Driving Mode.
Eco Driving Mode helps you to
drive within the variable econ-
omy zone. (→P. 171)
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