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2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM48530U)
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore getting in.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, seat height, head
restraint height and steering wheel
angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all side doors and back door.
5. Fasten seat belts.
When you get in the vehicle, check
whether the “READY” light is on or
not.
CAUTION
Your vehicle does not produce any
noise or vibration when the vehicle is
ready to be driven with the “READY”
indicator light on. Move your foot
carefully from the brake pedal to the
acceleration pedal when driving.
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Put the selector lever in “P”.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
As the hybrid system starts only with the
transmission in the “P” position, put the
selector lever in “P” whenever starting the
system.
Before starting the hybrid system, be sure
to follow the instructions in “(a) Before
starting”.
Starting procedure
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
turn the key to “START” briefly and firmly.
After a few seconds, the “READY” light
will come on and a beep will sound. If the
ambient temperature is low, such as dur-
ing winter driving conditions, it may take
time until the “READY” light comes on.
The engine may not start even with the
“READY” light on.
Before starting the hybrid
system
How to start the hybrid
system—
(a) Before starting (b) Starting the hybrid system
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