cruise control TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

2634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations:
●Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the set vehicle speed.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of
time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●Pre-collision brakin g is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
If constant speed control mode is
automatically canceled for any rea-
sons other than the above, there
may be a malfunction in the system.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be
heard and the brake pedal response
may change, but these are not mal-
functions.
■Warning messages and buzzers
for dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to inform the driver of the
need for caution while driving. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instruc-
tions.( P.231, 460)
■When the sensor may not be
correctly detecting the vehicle
ahead
In the case of the following and
depending on the conditions, oper-
ate the brake pedal when decelera-
tion of the system is insufficient or
operate the accelerator pedal when
acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to
correctly detect these types of vehi-
cles, the approach warning
(  P.261) may not be activated.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving in the
same lane
●Vehicles with small rear ends
(trailers with no load on board,
etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same
lane
●When water or snow thrown up by
the surrounding vehicles hinders
the detecting of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing
upwards (caused by a heavy load
in the luggage compartment, etc.)
●Preceding vehicle has an
extremely high ground clearance
■Conditions under which the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode may not function cor-
rectly
In the case of the following condi-
tions, operate the brake pedal (or

2654-5. Using the driving support systems
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■When the brake hold sys-
tem is operating
 When the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system, if
the brake pedal is released
the engine will remain
stopped.
 If the accelerator pedal is
depressed while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start
system, the engine will
restart.
 While the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system, if
the engine is restarted, the
brake hold system will con-
tinue to apply the brakes,
unless the operation condi-
tions of the brake hold system
are no longer met. ( P.212)
■When the dynamic radar
cruise control with
full-speed range is operat-
ing
 When the vehicle is stopped
by the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range,
the engine will stop automati-
cally even though the brake
pedal is not depressed.
 When the preceding vehicle
starts off, the engine will
restart automatically.
 If the engine is restarted by
the Stop & Start system while
the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range, the vehicle will remain stopped.
Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to disable the Stop &
Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator
will illuminate.
Pressing the switch again will
enable the Stop & Start system and
the Stop & Start cancel indicator will
turn off.
■Automatic enabling of the Stop
& Start system
If the Stop & Start system is dis-
abled using the Stop & Start cancel
switch, it will be automatically
re-enabled once the engine switch
is turned off and then the engine is
started.
When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system when
the vehicle is on an incline,
when the brake pedal is
released, brake force is tempo-
rarily maintained to prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards
before the engine is restarted
Disabling the Stop & Start
system
Hill-start assist control

2664-5. Using the driving support systems
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and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated,
the maintained brake force is
automatically canceled.
This function operates on flat
surfaces as well as steep
inclines.
 Sound may be generated
from the brake system, but
this does not indicate a mal-
function.
 Brake pedal response may
change and vibration may
occur, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
■Points for use
●If the engine switch is pressed
when the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine
will not be able to be restarted by
the automatic engine start func-
tion. In this case, restart the
engine using the normal engine
starting procedure. ( P.200)
●When the engine is being
restarted by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the power outlets may be
temporarily unusable, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
●Installation and removal of electri-
cal components and wireless
devices may affect the Stop &
Start system. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.
●When stopping the vehicle for a
longer period of time, turn the
engine switch off to stop the
engine completely.
●When the engine is restarted by
the Stop & Start system, the steer-
ing wheel may temporarily feel
heavy.
■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is opera-
tional when all of the following
conditions are met:
• The vehicle has been driven a cer-
tain amount of time.
• The brake pedal is being depressed firmly. (Except when
the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range when in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
• The D shift position is selected.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The selected driving mode is
NORMAL or ECO mode.
• The selected driving mode is not SNOW mode.
• The windshield defogger is off. (vehicles without a manual air
conditioning system)
• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.
• The engine is adequately warmed
up.
• The outside temperature is 23°F (-5°C ) or higher.
• The hood is closed. ( P.267)
●In the following situations the
engine may not be stopped by the
Stop & Start system. This is not a
malfunction of the Stop & Start
system.
• When the air conditioning system is being used.
• When the battery is undergoing a periodic recharge.
• When the battery is not sufficiently
charged, such as if the vehicle
has been parked for a long time
and the battery charge has
decreased, the electric load is
large, the battery fluid tempera-
ture is excessively low or the bat-
tery has deteriorated.
• When the brake booster vacuum is low.
• When the elapsed time since the
engine was restarted is short.
• When the vehicle is stopped fre- quently, such as when in a traffic

4627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Engine Stopped Steering
Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the
engine is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using
more force than usual.
■If “Shift to P when Parked” is
displayed
This message is displayed when the
driver’s door is opened without turn-
ing the engine switch off with the
shift lever in any position other than
P. Change the shift lever to P.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve
Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the auto-
matic power off function. Next time
when starting the engine, increase
the engine speed slightly and main-
tain that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played
The following systems may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●The LED headlight system (if AFS
[Adaptive Front-lighting System]
equipped)
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting Sys-
tem) (if equipped)
●The automatic headlight leveling
system (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable” is displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range system cannot
be used temporarily. Use the system
when it becomes available again.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable”
or “Front Camera Unavailable
See Owner's Manual” is dis-
played
The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in
the message is resolved. ( P.231,
456)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode” or
“AWD System Overheated 2WD
Mode Engaged” is displayed
(AWD models)
This message may be displayed
when driving under extremely high
load conditions.
Drive the vehicle at low speeds or
stop the vehicle in a safe place with
the engine running until the mes-
sage is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, have
the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
■If “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played
The fuel tank cap is not properly
installed. Correctl y install the fuel
tank cap.
■If “Maintenance Required
Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance
according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule
* should
be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500
miles (7200 km) after the message
has been reset. If necessary, per-
form maintenance. Please reset the
message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.395)

4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When the compact spare tire
is attached (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be
correctly detected, and the follow-
ing systems may not operate cor-
rectly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
• EPS
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following
system not be utilized fully, but it
may even negatively affect the
drive-train components:
• AWD system (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the
compact spare tire (vehicles
with a compact spare tire)
Do not drive at speeds in excess
of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-
pact spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not
designed for driving at high
speeds. Failure to observe this
precaution may lead to an acci-
dent causing death or serious
injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the
tools and jack are securely in
place in their storage location to
reduce the possibility of personal
injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle (vehicles with a com-
pact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with
standard tires. Be careful when
driving over uneven road sur-
faces.

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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Driving information display83, 92
Driving support system........... 96
Driving support system informa- tion display ..................... 85, 95
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 254
Eco Driving Indicator ........ 84, 93
Fuel economy................... 84, 92
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 246
Menu icons ....................... 82, 91
Meter control switches ..... 83, 92
Navigation system-linked display ....................................... 85, 95
Pop-up display ................. 82, 91
Settings ............................ 87, 96
Suggestion function........ 91, 100
Tire pressure ............ 86, 95, 414
Vehicle information display86, 95
Warning message .. 90, 100, 460
Multi-terrain Select ................. 307
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................... 85, 95, 104
Noise from under vehicle .......... 5
Normal mode .................. 306, 308
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .................. 81
Odometer .................................. 81
Odometer and trip meter display Display items .......................... 81
“ODO TRIP” switch ................ 81
Pop-up display ....................... 81
Oil Engine oil ............................. 495
Rear differential oil ............... 498
Opener Back door ............................. 121
Fuel filler door ...................... 225
Hood..................................... 402 Outer foot lights
Replacing light bulbs ............432
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ...........................162
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ....270
Linked mirror function when reversing.............................162
Mirror position memory.........144
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................329, 335, 339
RCTA function.......................284
Outside temperature ................79
Overheating.............................487
P
Panic mode ............................. 114
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........171
Operation..............................170
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ......................276
Parking brake Operation..............................209
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer................................. 211
Warning light.........................457
Warning message................. 211
Parking lights Light switch...........................214
Replacing light bulbs ............432
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .302Function................................302
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................296Function................................296
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function................................233
PCS OFF switch ...................235
Warning light.........................456
Personal lights ........................355

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PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ............................................... 289Warning message ................ 294
Power outlets .......................... 376
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................... 313Warning light ........................ 452
Power windows Door lock linked window opera-tion ..................................... 165
Jam protection function ........ 164
Operation ............................. 164
Window lock switch .............. 166
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................... 233
PCS OFF switch................... 235
Warning light ........................ 456
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) .................. 254
Radiator ................................... 408
RCTA Function ............................... 284
Warning message ................ 285
RCTA function......................... 286
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................... 348
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............................................... 284
Rear door sunshades ............ 378
Rear fog lights Switch................................... 220
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................... 346
Rear seats ............................... 139 Head restraints ..................... 147
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Rear side marker lights Light switch .......................... 214
Replacing light bulbs ............ 432 Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............432
Turn signal lever ...................208
Rear view mirror Digital Rearview Mirror .........152
Inside rear view mirror ..........151
Outside rear view mirrors .....162
Rear window defogger ..329, 335, 339
Refueling Capacity ...............................495
Fuel types .............................495
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................480
Opening the fuel tank cap ....225
Replacing Electronic key battery ...........428
Fuses....................................429
Light bulbs ............................432
Tires......................................464
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................................530
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 395
Road Sign Assist ....................251
Rock & Dirt mode ...................307
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .........251
S
Safety Connect .........................63
Seat belt reminder light..........453
Seat belts...................................25 Automatic Locking Retractor ..26
Child restraint system installation.............................................50
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ..............................391
Emergency Locking Retractor 26
How to wear your seat belt .....26
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................26

555Alphabetical Index
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Meter control switches ..... 83, 92
Stop & Start system ............... 264 Warning light ........................ 454
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Storage features ..................... 358
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 489
Suggestion function......... 91, 100
Sun visors ............................... 377
Sunshade Roof...................................... 167
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam .................................. 217
Automatic High Beam system ........................................... 217
Brake Hold switch ................ 212
Digital Rearview Mirror control switches ............................. 152
Door lock switches ............... 118
Driving mode select switch... 306
Driving position memory switches ............................. 144
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch254
Electronic roof sunshade switches ............................. 170
Emergency flashers switch .. 442
Engine switch ....................... 200
Fog light switch .................... 220
Garage door opener switches ........................................... 379
Heated steering wheel switch ........................................... 352
Ignition switch....................... 200
Instrument panel light control switches ............................... 81
Intuitive parking assist switch277
Light switches....................... 214
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ........................................... 246 Meter control switches......83, 92
Moon roof switches ..............167
“ODO TRIP” switch .................81
Outside rear view mirror
switches..............................162
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................170
Parking brake switch ............209
PCS OFF switch ...................235
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .................................290
Power door lock switch......... 118
Power window switches .......164
RCTA switch .........................284
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...........................329, 335, 339
Seat heater switches ............352
Seat ventilator switches........352
Snow mode switch ...............310
“SOS” button ..........................63
Stop & Start cancel switch ....265
Tilt and telescopic steering con- trol switch ...........................150
Tire pressure warning reset switch .................................417
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................254
VSC OFF switch ...................314
Window lock switch ..............166
Windshield defogger switch 329, 335, 338
Windshield wiper and washer switch .........................220, 223
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...........................330, 335, 343
T
Tachometer ...............................79
Tail lights Light switch...........................214
Replacing light bulbs ............432