TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 92
Gauge and meters .............. 98
Multi-information display............................. 101
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 108
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109

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The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, t he following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 583)
(Amber)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(P. 585)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 583)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 584)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 583)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 584)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 583)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 584)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 583)*4Rear seat seat belt
reminder lights
(P. 584)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 583)*2, 5
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator
(P. 585)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 583)*1
Master warning light
(P. 586)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 584)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 586)
*1, 3PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(P. 585)*1
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 584)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction. Additionally, it will turn on if the
system is turned off.
*1
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 584)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 239) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(
P. 281)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 241)*2, 3 Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 241) *2BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) indicator( P. 323)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 242)
*2, 6, 7BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 323)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 245)
*1, 4 Slip indicator ( P. 340)
*2Front fog light indicator
(P. 249)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 340)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (constant speed
control mode) indicator
( P. 300)
*1, 2All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator ( P. 337)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control
mode) indicator
( P. 296)
*2Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 344)
Dynamic radar cruise
control “SET”
indicator ( P. 296, 300)
*8Security indicator
(P. 86, 88)
*1, 5PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(P. 267)*1, 9Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 108)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2“PWR MODE” indicator
(P. 235)*2, 5Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator ( P. 304)
Snow mode indicator
( P. 234)
*1, 8
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(P. 53)
*2
Stop & Start indicator
(P. 304)
*1, 8
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(P. 53)

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*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
Vehicles without a smart key system
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• When the engine switch is the “ON” position, the BSM function is
enabled on of the multi-information display.
Vehicles with a smart key system
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM functio n is
enabled on of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Switches the trip information.
Outside temperature
Odometer/trip meter/Stop & Start system operation time display*
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 233)
Instrument panel light control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
*: If equipped
Gauge and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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Switches between the trip meter
“A” and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Pressing the butto n will adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually. How-
ever, when in day mode, adjusting
the brightness level will also
change the brightness level of
night mode.
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ Stop & Start system operation t ime (current) (if equipped)
This display will be displayed when the engine is stopped due t o the opera-
tion of the Stop & Start system.
Changing the trip meter display
Instrument panel light control

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 646)