rear view mirror TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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Automatic High Beams (AHB) 
indicator5
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-1, 2021 Owner’s 
Manual.
Front Fog light indicator5
Constant speed cruise control 
indicator/Constant speed 
cruise control SET indicator
Electric power steering system 
warning [red/yellow]
Fuel tank door position
Anti-lock Brake (ABS) System 
warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator1
Brake system warning1 [yellow]
High coolant temperature warning
Hybrid system overheat warning
Eco drive mode indicator
EV indicator5
EV drive mode indicator5
Low engine oil pressure warning
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Charging system warning
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Front and Rear Parking Assist 
with Automated Braking OFF 
indicator
1,2,4,5,6
Brake system warning1
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicator
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) OFF 
indicator
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat 
belt reminder (alarm will sound when 
the vehicle is on)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic 
Radar Cruise Control 
indicator/DRCC SET 
indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low tire pressure warning1
Intuitive parking assist OFF 
indicator1,2,4,5
Headlight low/high beam 
indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Parking brake indicator
1,2
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane 
Departure Alert with Steering Assist 
indicator [white/green/orange
3]
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
OVERVIEW Indicator symbols
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Air conditioning/heating
Temperature control 
(driver side)
Front windshield defoggerFan OFF Temperature control 
(passenger side)
Rear Air 
Conditioning 
ON/OFF
S-FLOW mode
Automatic climate control ON:  
Adjusting the temperature setting will 
cause the airflow vents, air intake 
and fan to adjust automatically to set 
temperature.
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defogger 
Windshield wiper de-icer
REAR CLIMATE switchAir Conditioning ON/OFF
Control knobs
- SYNC control
- Fan speed
- Airflow mode 
- Rear seat temperature Recirculate cabin air 
(outside air when OFF)
Airflow mode display
Temperature control 
(driver side) Front windshield defogger
Fan OFF Temperature control 
(passenger side)
Automatic climate control ON:  
Adjusting the temperature setting 
will cause the airflow vents, 
air intake and fan to adjust 
automatically to set temperature.
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defogger Fan speed control
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURESVehicles equipped with 8-in display
Vehicles equipped with 12.3-in display (if equipped)
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
The vehicle must be on for use.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\�.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com/toyota.
*
 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Garage door operation 
indicators
Garage door operation 
indicators
HomeLink
® icon:
Illuminates while HomeLink® 
is operating.
HomeLink
® logo: 
Appears while HomeLink® 
is operating.
Buttons
Buttons HomeLink
® indicator light
HomeLink
® indicator light: 
Illuminates above each 
button selected.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSBlind Spot Monitor (BSM) and   
Rear  Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Buzzer*
Outside rear view mirror indicators
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\� in the 
Highlander HV’s blind spot when changing lanes. If a vehicle is detec\�ted, the driver 
will be alerted via the outside rear view side mirror indicators.
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear\� of the 
Highlander HV is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will \�flash. Also, 
the RCTA icon for the detected side will be displayed on the audio syste\�m display, 
and the RCTA buzzer will sound.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR (BSM)
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
(1)  Press  “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display 
(MID). 
(2) Press “
” or “” switches and select “” or “”  then press “.” The 
setting screen is displayed. 
(3) Press “
” or “” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then 
press “
.” 
(4) Press “
” to go back to the menu. 
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this \�system before 
attempting to use it.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
Audio system  screen*
* RCTA only
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Grille-mounted radarForward-facing camera
Sensors
TSS 2.5+ combines a forward-facing camera mounted in front of the inside\� rear view 
mirror and a grille-mounted radar mounted in the front grille. These sen\�sors support the 
driver assist systems.
The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is desig\�ned to 
help detect a vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian in certain situation\�s. Using both 
a camera and radar, PCS w/ PD can provide an audio/visual alert to warn \�you of 
a possible collision under certain circumstances. If you don’t react,\� the system is 
designed to automatically brake.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\�rformance 
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\�stem will not 
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\�on. Do not use 
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\� attempt 
to test the operation of the Pre-Collision System yourself, as the syste\�m may not 
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \�such as 
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\�dstorm or 
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\� a vehicle 
or pedestrian or bicyclist may not be detected by the radar and camera s\�ensors, 
preventing the system from operating or engaging properly.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situation\�s in which the 
system operation may be limited.
Pre-Collision System with 
 
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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