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Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 518
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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.
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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:
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Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
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Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the gasoline
engine starts or stops, or during idling.
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Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
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Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or accelerator is loosened.
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Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
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Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear
seat.
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Vehicle Proximity Notification System
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may
be difficult for pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area to hear:
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When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity
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When it is raining or during strong winds
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When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
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Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 556)
Summary of Contents for Highlander Hybrid 2015
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