brake TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Engine maintenance 11
Fuel tank door release & cap 10
Hood release 10
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4
Instrument panel light control 11
Keyless entry1,2 8-9
Smart Key system1,2 9
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+)
Air conditioning/heating 29-31
Audio 25
Auto lock/unlock1 12
Automatic transmission 12
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan 38
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 35
Clock 23
Door locks1,2 17
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 4 1
Driver Easy Speak 33
Driving mode select switch 41
Electric parking brake 13
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking (PA w/AB) 36
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 34
Head-Up Display (HUD) 23
Heated/ventilated seats 32
Heated steering wheel 33
Height Adjustable, Hands-Free
Power Liftgate1,2 14-15
Intuitive parking assist 37
Lights1,2 & turn signals1 19
Moonroof1 15
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 22
Multi-terrain select (AWD) 40
Panoramic moonroof 16
Power outlets-12V DC 27
Power outlets-120V AC 27
Power windows1 18
Qi wireless charger 26
Rear view monitor system 39
Seat adjustments-Front 20
Seat adjustments-Rear 21
Seats-Head restraints 20
Seats-Stowing & returning
3rd row seats 21
Snow mode button 40
Steering lock release 17
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 24
Stop & Start Engine System 39
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 17
Toyota multi-operation touch 28
USB charge ports 27
USB media port 26
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC/
Trailer Sway Control OFF switch 34
Windshield wipers & washers1 18
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 55
Full-Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 52-54
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist 47-49
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) System 46
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with
Lane Centering 50-51
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 43-45
Quick overview-Toyota Safety
Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) 42
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 56
Sensors 43
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 64-66
Floor mat installation 62
Rear door child safety locks 58
Safety Connect® 60
Seat belts 57
Seat belts-3rd row center 57
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 57
Spare tire & tools 59
Star Safety SystemTM 61-62
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 58
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1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or
visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
VSC OFF switch
SNOW mode switch
Driving mode select switch
Multi-terrain Select switches/dial1
Parking brake switch
Brake hold switch
“DAC” switch1
USB media port2
USB charging ports
Power outlet-12V DC
Stop & Start cancel switch1
CENTER CONSOLE AREA
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel (continued)
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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
indicator5
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-1, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Front Fog light indicator4, 5
Constant speed cruise control indicator/Constant speed cruise control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning [red/yellow]
Downhill Assist Control indicator4
Fuel tank door positionAnti-lock Brake (ABS) System
warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator1
Brake system warning1 [yellow]
High coolant temperature warning
Eco drive mode indicator
Mud & sand mode indicator4
Low engine oil pressure warning
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Charging system warning1
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking OFF
indicator1,2,4,5,6
Brake system warning1
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicator4
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) OFF
indicator4
Eco Driving indicator1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder (alarm will sound when the vehicle is on)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control indicator/DRCC SET indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low tire pressure warning1
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator1,2,4,5
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Parking brake indicator1,2
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
indicator [white/green/orange3]
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
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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 power button.
Push
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button 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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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” mode
* The vehicle must be on 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)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
M
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“M” MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
ONSETOFFRELEASE
Electric parking brake
Automatic
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in the 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 and the light turn 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 and the light turn 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
(1) Press “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting screen
is displayed.
(3) Press “” to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Refer to all of the section “Parking Support Brake function” (static objects and rear-
crossing vehicles) in the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
When traveling at a low speed and the brake pedal is not depressed, or is depressed late.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively.
When the vehicle moves in the unintended directiondue to the wrong shift position.
When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal is not depressed, or is depressed late.
The Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking consists of the following
functions that operate when driving at a low speed or backing up, such as when
parking. When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a
detected object is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive
action. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a detected
object is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the
collision or help reduce the impact of the collision.
For the static object
For the rear-crossing vehicles
CHANGE SETTINGS
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking (PA w/AB) (if equipped)
FUNCTIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The Stop & Start Engine System stops and restarts the engine according to the
brake pedal operation and other operations when the vehicle is stopped.
Stopping and restarting the engine
While driving with the shift lever in
D, depress the brake pedal, and
stop the vehicle. The engine will stop
automatically.
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal. The engine will start automatically.
Disabling the Stop & Start Engine System
Press the Stop & Start Engine System
cancel switch to disable the system.
Stop & Start Engine System
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start Engine System when the vehicle is
on an incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent rolling backwards
until the engine is restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automatically
canceled.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
HILL-START ASSIST CONTROL (HAC)
Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “MENU” button and
select “Display.” Select “Camera” to adjust the screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual for limitations and
more details on this system.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Snow mode button
Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on
snow.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Multi-terrain Select (AWD vehicles)
Multi-terrain Select is a system that helps drivability in off-road situations.
When driving over muddy, sandy or rough road surfaces, the system selects a
suitable driving mode to switch AWD, brake and drive force control to perform
control suitable for the road condition.
MUD & SAND - Muddy roads, sandy roads or dirty conditions.
ROCK & DIRT - Very bumpy road conditions, such as unpaved forest roads.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES
DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend a steep hill,
maintaining a constant low speed of about 18 mph (30 km/h) without brake pedal
operation.
Press the “DAC” button to activate the system. The slip indicator will flash to
indicate that the downhill assist control system is operating.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving mode select switch
SPORT mode - Use Sport mode when increased acceleration response and
precise handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Normal - Suitable for normal driving.
ECO mode - Helps achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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