Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2017, Owner'S Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Drivin
g
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on,
the EV drive mode indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return
the vehicle to normal driving (using
the gasoline engine and electric
motor [traction motor]).
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Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it
cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
●
The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
●
The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32
°
F (0
°
C) for a
long period of time etc.
●
The gasoline engine is warming up.
●
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.
(
→
P. 113)
●
Vehicle speed is high.
●
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
●
The windshield defogger is in use.
EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), and only the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the
morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without
concern for noises and gas emissions.
However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is
active, the vehicle may produce sound.