TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

551Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER_U
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ................................... 336, 341Air conditioning filter ............. 434
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 341
Eco air conditioning mode .... 348
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 350
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 336
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 356
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 354
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 321Warning light ........................ 460
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 321
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 321
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...................................... 218
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................. 218
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 219
Air conditioning filter ............. 434
Air conditioning system 336, 341 Air conditioning filter ............. 434
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 341
Eco air conditioning mode .... 348
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 350
Manual air conditioning system ........................................... 336
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 356
Rearmanual air conditioning sys- tem ..................................... 354 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ....36
Airbag precautions for your child.............................................39
Correct driving posture ...........25
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions .............................37
Curtain shield airbag precautions .............................................39
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ...................43
General airbag precautions ....39
Locations of airbags ...............34
Modification and disposal of air- bags......................................42
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................37
Side airbag precautions..........39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............37
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................39
SRS airbags ...........................34
SRS warning light .................459
Alarm .........................................73 Warning buzzer ....................458
Anchor brackets .................52, 62
Antennas (smart key system)133
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................321Warning light.........................460
Approach warning ..................264
Armrest ......... ......................... ..383
Assist grips .............................383
Audio system-linked display .88, 97
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................341Eco air conditioning mode ....348
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................217
Automatic High Beam ............219

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HIGHLANDER_UAutomatic light control system
............................................... 217
Automatic transmission ........ 206 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 208
M mode ................................ 208
Auxiliary boxes ............... 369, 374
Average fuel economy ....... 86, 94
Average vehicle speed....... 88, 97
AWD Control ....................... 88, 97
B
Back door ................................ 121
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Battery Battery checking................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 491
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 327
Replacing ............................. 493
Warning light ........................ 459
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 278
Brake Brake hold ............................ 214
Fluid ............................. 416, 504
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light ........................ 458
Brake assist ............................ 321
Break-in tips ........................... 180
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 278
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 255
C
Care Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 399 Seat belts .............................399
Wheels and wheel ornaments
...........................................396
Cargo capacity ........................189
Cargo net hooks .....................371
Chains......................................328
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ...60
Fixed with a seat belt..............55
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........62
Child safety Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........121
Battery precautions ......417, 494
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions..............360
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Moon roof precautions..........171
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................175
Power window lo ck switch ....169
Power window precautions...168
Rear door child-protectors ....120
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................29
Seat belt precautions..............49
Child-protectors......................120
Cleaning Exterior .................................396
Interior ..................................399
Radar sensor ........................230
Seat belts .............................399
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................396

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HIGHLANDER_UClock ................................... 81, 84
Coat hooks .............................. 384
Condenser .............................. 416
Console box ............................ 367
Consumption screen.............. 108
Conversation mirror ............... 386
Cooling system ...................... 415
Engine overheating .............. 495
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 257
Cup holders ............................ 368
Current fuel consumption . 86, 94
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 521
D
Daytime running light system216 Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 337, 343, 347
Rear window ........ 337, 343, 347
Windshield............ 337, 343, 346
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 504
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 155
Dimension ............................... 500
Dinghy towing ........................ 201
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 257
Head-up display ................... 103
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 252
Multi-information display .. 84, 93
RCTA .................................... 292
Toyota Multi-operation touch 334
Warning message ................ 468
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 83
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 403 Door courtesy lights...............363
Door lock
Back door .............................121
Side doors ............................ 117
Smart key system .................133
Wireless remote control........ 115
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................120
Back door .............................121
Door glasses ........................167
Door lock ..............................121
Open door warning buzzer . 118, 120
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Rear door child-protectors ....120
Downhill assist control system ...............................................319
Drive distance .....................88, 97
Drive information ................88, 97
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......147
Memory recall function .........149
Drive-start control ..................180
Driving Break-in tips .........................180
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...314
Procedures ...........................179
Winter drive tips....................327
Driving information display85, 94
Driving mode select switch ...314
Driving position memory .......147 Memory recall function .........149
Driving range ................86, 94, 95
Driving support system informa- tion display........................87, 97
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............257Warning message.................267
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................322

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HIGHLANDER_UDynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
system ................................... 322
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 314
Eco Driving Indicator . 86, 95, 106
Eco Driving Indicator Light86, 95
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
Elapsed time ....................... 88, 97
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ............................................... 321Warning light ........................ 460
Electronic key ......................... 114 Battery-saving function......... 134
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 489
Replacing the battery ........... 436
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 174
Operation ............................. 173
Emergency flashers ............... 450
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 458
If a warning light turns on ..... 458
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 468
If the battery is discharged ... 491
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 489
If the engine will not start ..... 486
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 488
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 451
If you have a flat tire ............. 472
If you lose your keys ............ 487
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 456
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 497
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 450 If your vehicle ne
eds to be towed
...........................................453
If your vehicle overheats ......495
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............205
Compartment........................412
Engine switch .......................202
Fuel pump shut off system ...457
Hood .....................................410
How to start the engine ........202
Identification number ............501
If the engine will not start......486
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................450
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...........................................202
Overheating ..........................495
Tachometer.............................81
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................503
Checking ..............................415
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................327
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................81
Engine immobilizer system .....71
Engine oil Capacity ...............................502
Checking ..............................412
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................327
Warning light.........................459
Engine oil maintenance data .414
Engine switch .........................202 Auto power off function .........205
Changing the engine switch modes.................................205
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................450
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ...............................................321Warning light.........................460

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HIGHLANDER_UEvent data record
er (EDR)......... 8
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 422
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 472
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 503
Brake .................................... 504
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights Switch................................... 222
Footwell light ....... ................... 363
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 141
Cleaning ............................... 399
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 147
Head restraints ..................... 150
Memory recall function ......... 149
Seat heaters ......................... 360
Seat position memory .......... 147
Seat ventilators .................... 360
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 216
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Fuel Capacity ............................... 501
Fuel gauge ............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 457
Information ........................... 509
Refueling .............................. 227
Type ..................................... 501
Warning light ........................ 461 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ......86, 94
Current fuel consumption .86, 94
Fuel economy .....................86, 94
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Refueling ..............................227
Fuel gauge.................................81
Fuel pump shut off system ....457
Fuses .......................................438
G
Garage door open er ...............387
Gauges ......................................81
Glove box ................................367
Glove box light........................367
H
Head restraints .......................150
Headlight aim ..........................440
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................218
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................219
Light switch...........................216
Replacing light bulbs ............441
Head-up display ......................103 Driving information display area...........................................103
Eco Driving Indicator ............106
Navigation system-linked display ...........................................106
Settings ................................104
Heated steering wheel............360
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................341
Heated steering wheel..........360

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HIGHLANDER_UManual air conditioning system
........................................... 336
Outside rear view mirrors ... 337, 343, 347
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 356
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 354
Seat heaters ......................... 360
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Hill-start assist control .......... 321
Hood Open .................................... 410
Hooks Cargo net hooks ................... 371
Coat hooks ........................... 384
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn ......................................... 153
I
I/M test ..................................... 406
Identification Engine .................................. 501
Vehicle.................................. 500
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............................................... 202Auto power off function ........ 205
Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 205
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 450
Indicators .................................. 78
Initialization Items to initialize................... 533
Maintenance................. 403, 414
Power windows .................... 167
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 425
Inside rear view mirror... 154, 155
Instrument panel light control. 83 Interior lights...........................363
Front interior light .................363
Rear interior light ..................363
Intuitive parking assist Function................................284
Warning message.................287
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ......... 411
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........473
Jack handle .............................473
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade ......174
Moon roof .............................170
Panoramic moon roof ...........174
Power back door ..................127
Power windows ....................167
K
Keyless entrySmart key system .................133
Wireless remote control........ 115
Keys Battery-saving function .........134
Electronic key ....................... 114
Engine switch .......................202
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................489
If you lose your keys.............487
Key number plate ................. 114
Keyless entry ........ 117, 123, 133
Mechanical key..................... 114
Replacing the battery ...........436
Warning buzzer ....................134
Wireless remote control........ 115
Knee airbags .............................34

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L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)Operation ............................. 246
Warning messages............... 256
Language (multi-information dis- play) ................................... 89, 98
LATCH anchors ........................ 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 410
Hood lock release lever........ 410
Shift lever ............................. 206
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ................... 222, 225
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 441
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 219
Fog light switch .................... 222
Front interior lights ............... 364
Front personal lights............. 364
Headlight switch ................... 216
Interior lights......................... 363
Interior lights list ................... 363
Rear interior lights ................ 364
Rear personal lights ............. 364
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Vanity lights .......................... 385
Welcome light illumination con- trol ...................................... 217
Lock steering column ............ 202
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation ............................. 246
Warning messages............... 256
Luggage cover........ ................ 371
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..408
General maintenance ...........404
Maintenance data .................500
Maintenance requirements ...402
Malfunction indicator lamp ....459
Manual air conditioning system ...............................................336
Menu icons ..........................84, 93
Meter Clock ................................81, 84
Indicators ................................78
Instrument panel light control .83
Meter control switches......85, 94
Meters ....................................81
Multi-information display...84, 93
Settings ............................89, 98
Warning lights .......................458
Warning message.................468
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........155
Inside rear view mirror ..........154
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ....................337, 343, 347
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Vanity mirrors........................385
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation....................................170
Jam protection function ........170
Operation..............................170
Mud & Sand mode ..................315
Multi-information display ...84, 93
Audio system-linked display .88, 97
AWD Control.....................88, 97
Driving information display85, 94
Driving support system ...........98
Driving support system informa- tion display .....................87, 97

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HIGHLANDER_UDynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 257
Eco Driving Indicator ........ 86, 95
Fuel economy................... 86, 94
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 252
Menu icons ....................... 84, 93
Meter control switches ..... 85, 94
Navigation system-linked display ....................................... 87, 97
Pop-up display ................. 84, 93
Settings ............................ 89, 98
Suggestion function........ 92, 102
Tire pressure ............ 88, 97, 422
Vehicle information display88, 97
Warning message .. 92, 102, 468
Multi-terrain Select ................. 315
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................... 87, 97, 106
Noise from under vehicle .......... 6
Normal mode .................. 314, 316
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Odometer and trip meter display Display items .......................... 83
“ODO TRIP” switch ................ 83
Pop-up display ....................... 83
Oil Engine oil ............................. 502
Rear differential oil ............... 504
Opener Back door ............................. 123
Fuel filler door ...................... 227
Hood..................................... 410
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ........................... 165 BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ....278
Linked mirror function when
reversing.............................165
Mirror position memory.........147
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ....................337, 343, 347
RCTA function.......................292
Outside temperature ................81
Overheating.............................495
P
Panic mode ............................. 116
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........174
Operation..............................173
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ......................284
Parking brake Operation.............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................213
Warning light.........................465
Warning message.................213
Parking lights Light switch...........................216
Replacing light bulbs ............441
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .310Function................................310
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................304Function................................304
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function................................235
PCS OFF switch ...................238
Warning light.........................464
Personal lights ........................363
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...............................................297Warning message.................302
Power outlets ..........................384

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HIGHLANDER_UPower steering (Electric power
steering system)................... 321Warning light ........................ 460
Power windows Door lock linked window opera-tion ..................................... 168
Jam protection function ........ 167
Operation ............................. 167
Window lock switch .............. 169
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................... 235
PCS OFF switch................... 238
Warning light ........................ 464
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) .................. 257
Radiator ................................... 416
RCTA Function ............................... 292
Warning message ................ 293
RCTA function......................... 294
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................... 356
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............................................... 292
Rear door sunshades ............ 386
Rear fog lights Switch................................... 222
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................... 354
Rear seats ............................... 142 Head restraints ..................... 150
Seat heaters ......................... 360
Rear side marker lights Light switch .......................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 210 Rear view mirror
Digital Rearview Mirror .........155
Inside rear view mirror ..........154
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Rear window defogger ..337, 343, 347
Refueling Capacity ...............................501
Fuel types .............................501
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Opening the fuel tank cap ....227
Replacing Electronic key battery ...........436
Fuses....................................438
Light bulbs ............................441
Tires......................................472
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................................536
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 403
Road Sign Assist ....................269
Rock & Dirt mode ...................315
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .........269
S
Safety Connect .........................65
Seat belt reminder light..........461
Seat belts...................................27 Automatic Locking Retractor ..28
Child restraint system installation.............................................52
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ..............................399
Emergency Locking Retractor 28
How to wear your seat belt .....28
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................27
Reminder light and buzzer ...461
Seat belt extender ..................28

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HIGHLANDER_USeat belt pretensioners .......... 32
SRS warning light................. 459
Seat heaters ............................ 360
Seat position memory ............ 147
Seat ventilators ...................... 360
Seating capacity ..................... 189
Seats Adjustment ........................... 141
Adjustment precautions........ 141
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................ 50
Cleaning ............................... 399
Driving position memory....... 147
Head restraints ..................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 25
Seat heaters ......................... 360
Seat position memory .......... 147
Seat ventilators .................... 360
Sensor Automatic headlight system . 217
Automatic High Beam system........................................... 219
Digital Rearview Mirror ......... 159
Inside rear view mirror.......... 155
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 246
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 310
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 305
Radar sensor................ 229, 280
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........................................... 224
RCTA .................................... 293
Service reminder message .... 403
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 206
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 208
Shift lever light ....................... 363
Shift lock system .................... 207
Shopping bag hooks .............. 371 Side airbags ..............................34
Side doors
Door lock .............................. 117
Side marker lights Light switch...........................216
Replacing light bulbs ............441
Side mirrors Adjustment ...........................165
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ....278
Heaters .................337, 343, 347
Linked mirror function when reversing.............................165
Mirror position memory.........147
RCTA function.......................292
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............441
Turn signal lever ...................210
Side windows ..........................167
Smart key system Antenna location...................133
Entry functions.............. 117, 123
Starting the engine ...............202
Snow mode switch .................318
Snow tires ...............................327
Spare tire .................................472 Storage location ...................473
Spark plug ...............................503
Specifications .........................500
Speedometer .............................81
Sport mode..............................314
Steering lock Column lock releas e .............202
Steering lock system warning message .............................202
Steering wheel Adjustment ...........................153
Heated steering wheel..........360
Meter control switches......85, 94
Stop & Start system ...............272 Warning light.........................462
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............441