tow mode TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 (in English) User Guide

1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to
your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the 4
wheels on the ground.
■To prevent causing serious
damage to the transmission
and AWD system
2WD models: Never tow this vehi-
cle from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to
prevent causing serious damage
to the Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system (AWD models) or
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
system (AWD models) and trans-
mission.

2224-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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the sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted by turning the switch
ring.
6Increases the sensitivity
7 Decreases the sensitivity
8 Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■The windshield wipers and
washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Dripping prevention wiper
sweep
After washing and wiping operation
several times, the wipers operate
one more time afte r a short delay to
prevent dripping. However, this
function will not op erate while driv-
ing.
■Effects of vehicle speed on
wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the intermit-
tent wiper interval.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It
may not operate properly when
sunlight from the rising or setting
of the sun intermit tently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs, etc. are
present on the windshield
●If the wiper switch is turned to the
“AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in ON, the wipers will
operate once to show that AUTO
mode is activated.
●When the sensor sensitivity ring is
turned toward high while in
“AUTO” position, the wipers will
operate once to indicate that the
sensor sensitivity is enhanced.
●If the temperature of the raindrop
sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,
or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, automatic
operation may not occur. In this
case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are
not blocked, if there is washer fluid
in the washer fluid tank.
■Front door opening linked wind-
shield wiper stop function
(vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
When “AUTO” is selected and the

4136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
Vehicles with a compact
spare tire Front
Vehicles with a full-size spare
tireFront
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initia lize the tire pres-
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing
tires
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to parts of the drive train as
well as dangerous handling char-
acteristics, which may lead to an
accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
●Do not mix tires of different
makes, models or tread pat-
terns.
Also, do not mix tires of remark-
ably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than
those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently con-
structed tires (radial, bias-belted
or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season
and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been
used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not
know how they were used previ-
ously.
●Vehicles with a compact spare
tire: Do not tow if your vehicle
has a compact spare tire
installed.
NOTICE
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving
on roads with loose surfaces or
potholes.
These conditions may cause
losses in tire inflation pressure,
reducing the cushioning ability of
the tires. In addition, driving on
rough roads may cause damage
to the tires themselves, as well as
the vehicle’s wheels and body.
■If tire inflation pressure of
each tire becomes low while
driving
Do not continue driving, or your
tires and/or wheels may be
ruined.
Tire rotation

4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your Toy-
ota dealer or commercial
towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
If towing your vehicle with a
wheel-lift type truck from
the front, the vehicle’s rear
wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. ( P.447)
If they are damaged, use a
towing dolly or flatbed
truck.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with the front wheels raised or
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck.

4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.
The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc.
which place excessive stress on
the towing eyelets, cables or
chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become
damaged, broken debris may hit
people, and cause serious dam-
age.
●Do not turn the engine switch
off.
There is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and
cannot be operated.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is
off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle,
ensure adequate ground clear-
ance for towing at the opposite
end of the raised vehicle. With-
out adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while
being towed.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing with a
sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,
either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle during emergency
towing
Do not secure cables or chains to
the suspension components.
■When towing a vehicle
equipped with a Stop & Start
system (if equipped)
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle
with all 4 wheels on the ground,
perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle, in order
to protect the system.
Turn the engine switch off and
then start the engine or turn the
engine switch to ON.
■Recreational towing (behind
motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to
prevent causing serious damage
to the Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system (AWD models) or
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
system (AWD models) and trans-
mission. ( P.199)
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.P.210
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels. If your vehicle is transported by
a flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truckNOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
2WD models
AWD models
Using a flatbed truck

547Alphabetical Index
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Wheels and wheel ornaments ........................................... 388
Clock ................................... 79, 82
Coat hooks .............................. 376
Condenser .............................. 408
Console box ............................ 359
Consumption screen.............. 106
Conversation mirror ............... 378
Cooling system ...................... 407 Engine overheating .............. 487
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 254
Cup holders ............................ 360
Current fuel consumption . 84, 92
Curtain shield airbags ............. 32
Customizable features ........... 515
D
Daytime running light system214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 329, 335, 339
Rear window ........ 329, 335, 339
Windshield............ 329, 335, 338
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 498
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 152
Dimension ............................... 492
Dinghy towing ........................ 199
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 254
Head-up display ................... 101
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 246
Multi-information display .. 82, 91
RCTA .................................... 284
Toyota Multi-operation touch 326
Warning message ................ 460 Distance until next engine oil
change .....................................81
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...395
Door courtesy lights...............355
Door lock Back door ............................. 119
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system .................131
Wireless remote control........ 113
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................ 118
Back door ............................. 119
Door glasses ........................164
Door lock .............................. 119
Open door warning buzzer . 116, 11 8
Outside rear view mirrors .....162
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Downhill assist control system ............................................... 311
Drive distance .....................86, 95
Drive information ................86, 95
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......144
Memory recall function .........145
Drive-start control ..................178
Driving Break-in tips .........................178
Correct driving posture ...........23
Driving mode select switch ...306
Procedures ...........................177
Winter drive tips....................319
Driving information display83, 92
Driving mode select switch ...306
Driving position memory .......144 Memory recall function .........145
Driving range ................84, 92, 93
Driving support system informa- tion display........................85, 95

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........... 254Warning message ................ 263
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ................................... 314
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ................................... 314
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 306
Eco Driving Indicator . 84, 93, 104
Eco Driving Indicator Light84, 93
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
Elapsed time ....................... 86, 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ............................................... 313Warning light ........................ 452
Electronic key ......................... 112 Battery-saving function......... 132
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
Replacing the battery ........... 428
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 171
Operation ............................. 170
Emergency flashers ............... 442
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 450
If a warning light turns on ..... 450
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 460
If the battery is discharged ... 483
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
If the engine will not start ..... 478
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 480
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 443
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
If you lose your keys ............ 479 If you think something is wrong
...........................................448
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................442
If your vehicle ne eds to be towed
...........................................445
If your vehicle overheats ......487
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............203
Compartment........................404
Engine switch .......................200
Fuel pump shut off system ...449
Hood .....................................402
How to start the engine ........200
Identification number ............494
If the engine will not start......478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................442
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...........................................200
Overheating ..........................487
Tachometer.............................79
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................497
Checking ..............................407
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................319
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................79
Engine immobilizer system .....69
Engine oil Capacity ...............................495
Checking ..............................404
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................319
Warning light.........................451
Engine oil maintenance data .406
Engine switch .........................200 Auto power off function .........203

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The Secondary Collision Brake ............................................... 314
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 71
Engine immobilizer system .... 69
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data................. 499
Tire inflation pr essure display
function............................... 414
Warning light ........................ 454
Tire information ...................... 505 Glossary ............................... 509
Size ...................................... 507
Tire identification number ..... 506
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 508
Tire pressure display ............. 414
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 414
Initializing ............................. 417
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 416
Registering ID codes ............ 420
Warning light ........................ 454
Tires Chains .................................. 320
Checking .............................. 411
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
Inflation pressure.................. 423
Information ........................... 505
Replacing ............................. 464
Rotating tires ........................ 413
Size ...................................... 499
Snow tires ............................ 319
Spare tire.............................. 464
Tire inflation pr essure display
function............................... 414
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 414
Warning light ........................ 454
Tools ........................................ 465
Top tether strap ........................ 60
Total load capacity ................. 492 To w i n g
Dinghy towing .......................199
Emergency towing ................445
Trailer towing ........................188
Toyota Multi-operation touch 326
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Automatic High Be am ...........217
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........254
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....241
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .233
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........251
TRAC (Traction Control) ........313
Traction Control (TRAC) ........313
Trailer Sway Control ...............313
Trailer towing ..........................188
Transmission Automatic transm ission ........204
Driving mode select switch ...306
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................206
M mode ................................206
Trip meters ................................81
Trunk ........................................ 119 Trunk features ......................363
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............432
Turn signal lever ...................208
U
USB charging ports ................367
V
Vanity lights ............................377
Vanity mirrors .........................377
Vehicle data reco rding ...............6
Vehicle identification number492
Vehicle information display86, 95
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...............................................313
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .352