display TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information ........................
5
Reading this manual ........................ 9
How to search ................................ 10
Pictorial index ................................ 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 22
For safe driving ..................... 23
Seat belts .............................. 25
SRS airbags .......................... 32
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 41
Exhaust gas precautions....... 46
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 47
Child restraint systems .......... 48
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 63
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 69
Alarm ..................................... 71
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 74
Gauges and meters .............. 79
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display)................. 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................................ 91
Head-up display ................. 101
Fuel consumption information ......................................... 1063-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 112
3-2.
Opening, closing and locking
th

e doors
Side doors .......................... 115
Back door ........................... 119
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 138
Rear seats.......................... 139
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints................... 147
3-4. Adjust
ing the steering wheel
and mirrors
Ste

ering wheel ...................150
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 152
Outside rear view mirrors ... 162
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 164
Moon roof ........................... 167
Panoramic moon roof......... 170
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 177
Cargo and luggage ............ 184
Vehicle load limits .............. 187
Trailer towing...................... 188
Dinghy towing .................... 199
4-2. Driving procedures Engine

(ignition) switch ...... 200
Automatic transmission ...... 204
Turn signal lever................. 208
Parking brake ..................... 209
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ..................................................................... P.200
Starting the engine/changing the modes ............................. P.200
Emergency stop of the engine ............................................. P.442
When the engine will not start .............................................. P.478
Warning messages .............................................................. P.460
Shift lever............................................................................ P.204
Changing the shift position................................................... P.205
Precautions for towing . ........................................................ P.445
When the shift lever does not move..................................... P.206
Meters ................................................................................... P.79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . P.79, 81
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................................ P.74
When a warning light turns on ............................................. P.450
Multi-information display ........... ................................... P.82, 91
Display ............................................................................. P.82, 91
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P.460

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For safety and security
Vehicles with a 8-inch display SRS warning light
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
“PASS AIR BAG OFF” indica-
tor light
WARNING
●Modifications to the front door
panel (such as making a hole in
it)
●Repairs or modifications of the
front fender, front bumper, or
side of the occupant compart-
ment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow
plows, winches or roof luggage
carrier
●Modifications to the vehicle’s
suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices
such as mobile two-way radios
and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for
a person with a physical disabil-
ity
Front passenger occu-
pant classification
system
Your vehicle is equipped
with a front passenger
occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects
the conditions of the front
passenger seat and acti-
vates or deactivates the
front passenger airbag and
seat cushion airbag.
System components

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 74
Gauges and meters ....... 79
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display) .......... 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display) ............. 91
Head-up display .......... 101
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................ 106

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2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-
ment cluster

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Vehicle status information and indicators
7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.450)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.450)
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.450)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.450)
Charging system warning
light
*1 (  P.451)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.451)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.451)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.451)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.451)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.452)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.452)
Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light
*2
(  P.452)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P.452)
Low fuel level warning
light
*1(  P.453)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.453)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few sec
onds. 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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: 7-inch display only : This light illu-
minates on the mu lti-information
display.
*4: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: 4.2-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per-
formed. 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.
*6: 7-inch display only
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
*2
(  P.453)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (  P.454)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.454)
(flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor
*3, 4, 5 (if equipped)
(  P.454)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*1, 4, 6 (if
equipped) ( P.455)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.455)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 4, 6
(if equipped) ( P.455)
(flashes or
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1
(  P.456)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.456)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1
(  P.457)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1
(  P.457)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.457)
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 systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators

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Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only: This light illu-
minates on the multi-information
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate 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.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators illumina te in the follow-
ing situations:
 When the BSM function is
enabled on of the
multi-information display, the
engine switch is turned to ON.
 When the engine switch is in
ON, the BSM function is
enabled on of the
multi-information display. If the system is functioning cor-
rectly, the BSM outside rear
view mirror indicators will turn
off after a few seconds. If the
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a mal-
function in the system. If this
occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*8: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
*9: 4.2-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to ON to indicate
that a system check is being per-
formed. 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.
*10:7-inch display only
Eco drive mode indicator
*2
(  P.306)
Sport mode indicator
*2
(  P.306)
Mud & sand mode indica-
tor
*2 (if equipped)
(  P.308)
Rock & dirt mode indica-
tor
*2 (if equipped)
(  P.308)

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■Locations of gauges and meters
4.2-inch display
7-inch display
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.82, 91)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( P.460)
Gauges and meters
Meter display