TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 (in English) User Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch.
Push
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key system
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NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Close
Engage support rod
PullPull up the auxiliary catch
lever and raise hood
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Darker
Brighter
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode.
- Day mode: When the surrounding area is bright
- Night mode: When the surrounding area is dark
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Instrument panel light control
Engine maintenance
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Shift the shift lever to “M” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
M“M” mode
* The engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
+ (“M” mode)
- (“M” mode)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“M” MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
ON SET
OFFRELEASE
Electric parking brake
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light turns off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parking brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
PARKING BRAKE
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D, M or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the
shift lever in D or M to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
BRAKE HOLD
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Push
Turn
When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push Engine Switch while Turning
Steering Wheel in Either Direction” will be displayed on the multi-information
display. Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Steering lock release
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURESLock
Unlock
Door locks
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Up
Down
All window auto up/down Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windows-Power
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SHADE OPERATIONTILTING OPERATION
Moonroof (if equipped)
Panoramic moonroof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
If the moonroof is open, pressing the switch
closes it up to the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the half-open position
when the switch is pressed, it will open up to the
half-open position.
Lightly press either side of the sunshade switch
to stop the electronic sunshade partway.
Close
Open
The moonroof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise and the
shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open or close the moonroof.
SLIDING OPERATION
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely. Push once to open completely.
Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting is in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
SLIDING OPERATION TILTING OPERATION
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power Liftgate (back door) (if equipped)
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button (on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer
sounds (4 times).
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the rear liftgate close-button until it buzzes, and continue to hold until it buzzes
again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you next
open the liftgate, it will open to the maximum height.
3. To set the height using the Multi-Information Display, press “
” meter control
switches and select “
” from the MID. Press “” and select and
then press “
.” Select Opening Adjustment, then press “.” Select desired
position (5 height options to choose from,) then press “
.”
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system.
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE
Instrument panel
Power Liftgate (back door)
Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Power Liftgate
(if equipped)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
(close only)
Sensor areaKick sensor
(open only)
Carry Smart
Key remote
To automatically open/close Power Liftgate Quickly swipe your foot near the
lower center part of the rear bumper for within 1 second to trigger sensor. To
operate, make sure that the touchless sensor operation is enabled and that you are
carrying the remote.
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MANUAL SEAT
POWER SEAT
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seat cushion
(front) angle
(driver’s side only)
Seat height
(driver’s side only) Lumbar support
(driver’s side only)
Lock release button Lock release button Lock release button
FrontSecond rowThird row
Seat adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
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