TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 (in English) Workshop Manual

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SWAY WARNING SYSTEM
SWS is a function of LTA and is designed to detect swaying based on the vehicle
location in the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To help prevent
swaying, the system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning display
on the MID.
Continuous lane deviations from swaying.
Gentle swaying from driver’sinattentiveness.
Acute steering wheel operation after the number of operations decrease due to driver’s inattentiveness.
ADJUSTING SWAY ALERT SENSITIVITY
DISABLING LTA SWAY WARNING ALERT
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Sway Sensitivity” and then press “”
to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Sway Warning” and then press “”
to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the
system is reset.
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When Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is enabled and
lane markers are detectable, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) uses the lines on the road
and/or preceding vehicles to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Operation display of steering wheel operation support
LTA indicator
Lane markers
LANE TRACING ASSIST w/LANE CENTERING
LTA system display
Follow-up cruising display
The lane centering function is linked with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) and provides the required assistance by operating the steering
wheel to keep the vehicle in its current lane.
When dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is not operating, the lane
centering function does not operate.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with Lane
Centering
Press and hold the LTA switch
to deactivate Lane Tracing
Assist.
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(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Lane center” and then press “” to
select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the
system is reset.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
DISABLING LANE CENTERING FUNCTION
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TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
(1)
Push once: OnPush twice: Off
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)
Intended for highway use, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
lets you drive at a preset speed. The system is designed to function between
0-110 mph* and uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control, helping maintain a preset
distance from the vehicle ahead of you.*
* See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Multi-Informaition Display
Set speed
Dynamic Radar Cruise Controlvehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control switchIndicators
Refer to page 54 for switching to Constant Speed (Cruise) Control Mode.
ADJUSTING SET SPEED
(3) (2)
Vehicle will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected distance from a
slower vehicle traveling in front and accelerate back up to the selected speed if the
vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) Push “” to turn DRCC system ON. The “Radar Ready” and “” indicator
will come on.
(2) Use the steering wheel controls to increase speed by pushing “+RES” or
decrease the speed by pushing “-SET”. Push and hold to make a large
adjustment or push each time to make fine adjustments (1 mph [1.6 km/h] or 1
km/h [0.6 mph] increments.)
(3) Push “Cancel” to cancel the speed control.
* The speed control may also be canceled by depressing the brake pedal.
Increase speed/Resume
Cancel*
Decrease speed

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ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the “” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle
up to approximately 328 ft (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle
following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
LONG(default setting)MIDDLESHORT
Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Preceding vehicle mark
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control.
(2) Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the brake lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead
in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be automatically
turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights
turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions occur, the high beams will be automatically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
The Automatic High Beams (AHB) safety system is designed to help you see
more clearly at night. At speeds above 25 mph, AHB can detect the headlights of
oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles, then automatically toggles
between high and low beams accordingly.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
(2) (1)
(1) Press the “” switch.
(2) Push lever away from you with the headlight switch is in the “” or “AUTO”
position.
The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you or press the AHB switch to turn the AHB
system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off and “” or “” will turn on. To activate the
system again, push the lever its original position or press the “” switch.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Using an intelligent camera, Road Sign Assist (RSA) is designed to detect speed
limit signs, stop signs, do not enter signs and yield signs, and display them on the
Multi-Information Display (MID).*
* All vehicle actions must be driver-initiated and are not automated.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for model applicability.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
RSA DISPLAY
SUPPORTED TYPES OF ROAD SIGNS
SETTING RSA
When the driving support system
information is selected, a maximum of
3 signs can be displayed.
Speed limitStop
Do Not EnterYield
When a tab other than the driving
support system information is selected,
the following types of road signs will be
displayed.
• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notification
is necessary)
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “ RSA” and then press “.”
(3) Press “” switches and select the “Road Sign Assist on/off” setting function
and then press “” to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: If the vehicle was last turned off while a speed limit sign was displayed
on the Multi-Information Display, the same sign displays again when
the vehicle is turned on.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on RSA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower
Seat belts
Seat belts-3rd row center
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Take the plate out of the holder, and then pull down the seat belt.Push plate “A” into buckle “A” until a click sound is heard.
Plate “A”
Plate “B”
Buckle “A”Buckle “B”
Push plate “B” into buckle “B” until a click sound is heard.
Keep as low on hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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Unlock
Lock
Rear door child safety locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Rear door
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning System” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display (MID) and the tire pressure warning light will blink 3 times.
When the message disappears, initialization is complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the vehicle off. (Initialization cannot be
performed while the vehicle is moving.) Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the
specified cold tire inflation pressure level then turn the vehicle to ON.
System reset initialization
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information
Display (MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press and hold “.”
(3) Select “TPWS” and then push “.”
(4) Select “Set Pressure” and then push and hold “.”
Vehicles equipped with 4.2-in displayVehicles equipped with 7-in display
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