2006 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 177

'06 HIGHLANDER HB_U (L/O 0503) Ignition switch "LOCK"-Hybrid system is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be removed at this position only. You must push in the key to turn it from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. The selector lever must be in the "P" position before pushing in the key. Vehicles with engine immobilizer system-Once you remove the key, the engine immobilizer system is automatically set. (See "Engine immobilizer system" on page 25 in Section 1 −2.) "START"-Starting position of hybrid system ("READY" indicator on). The key will return to the "ON" position when released. For starting tips, see page 325 in Section 3. "ON"-Hybrid system on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. "ACC"-Accessories such as the radio are operational, but the hybrid system is off. If you leave the key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key. When starting the hybrid system, the key may seem stuck at the "LOCK" position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key. Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction. (See "Leak detection pump" on page x.) It is not a malfunction if the needles on all meters and gauges move slightly when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC", "ON" or "START" position. NOTICE Do not leave the key in the "ON" position if the hybrid system is off. The auxiliary battery will discharge. 164 2006 HIGHLANDER (Hybrid) from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM48530U)