TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2022 Owners Manual

1713-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
2Press and hold the “CLOSE”
switch.*1
The moon roof will close, reopen
and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt
up and pause for approximately 1
second. Finally, it will tilt down, open
and close.
3 Check to make sure that the
moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then
tilts back up
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1
until the moon roof moves into
the tilt up position and stops.
3 Release the “UP” switch once
and then press and hold the “UP”
switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for
approximately 10 se conds in the tilt
up position.
*2 Then it will adjust
slightly and pause for approximately
1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
4 Check to make sure that the
moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, t he procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.
*2: If the switch is re leased after the
above mentioned 10 second
pause, automatic operation will
be disabled. In that case, press
and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the mo on roof will tilt
up and pause for approximately 1
second. Then it will tilt down,
open and close. Check to make
sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed an d then release
the switch.
If the moon roof do es not fully close even after perfo
rming the above
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play when the en gine switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.521)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to
put their hands or heads outside
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon
roof.
■Opening and closing the
moon roof
●The driver is responsible for
moon roof opening and closing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental
operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the
moon roof. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to
have body parts caught in the
moon roof.

1723-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
WARNING
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the moon
roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the moon roof, oper-
ate the moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also,
do not let a child operate moon
roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the
moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the engine switch off, carry the
key and exit the vehicle along
with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally a ctivate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
caught just before the moon
roof is fully closed. Also, the jam
protection function is not
designed to operate while the
switch is being pressed. Take
care so that your fingers, etc. do
not get caught.

1733-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
*: If equipped
■Opening and closing the
electronic sunshade
1 Opens the electronic sun-
shade
*
2Closes the electronic sun-
shade
*
*: Lightly press either side of the
sunshade switch to stop the elec-
tronic sunshade partway.
■Tilting the panoramic moon
roof up and down
Tilt up (press)
*
If the panoramic moon roof is open,
pressing the switch closes it up to
the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the
half-open position when the switch
is pressed, it will open up to the half-open position.
To stop operation partway, quickly
slide and release the switch again.
Tilt down (press and hold)
The panoramic moon roof can
be tilted down only when it is in
the tilt-up position.
■Opening and closing the
panoramic moon roof
Open (slide backward)
*
To stop operation partway, quickly
slide and release the switch again.
Close (slide forward)*
The panoramic moon roof stops
at the tilt-up position.
Slide and hold the switch again
to fully close the panoramic
moon roof.
To stop operation partway, quickly
slide and release the switch again.
Panoramic moon roof*
Use the overhead switches
to operate the panoramic
moon roof and electronic
sunshade.
Operating the panoramic
moon roof

1743-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■The panoramic moon roof can
be operated when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Operating the panoramic moon
roof after turning the engine off
The panoramic moon roof and elec-
tronic sunshade can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACC or
turned off. It cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is
opened.
■Closing the shade when the
panoramic moon roof is open
1 Slide the shade switch forward.
The shade closes up to its
half-closed position and then the
panoramic moon roof closes up to
the tilt-up position.
2 Slide and hold the shade switch
again.
The panoramic moon roof closes as
long as the switch is being held.
After the panoramic moon roof is
fully closed, the shade will fully
close automatically.
■Jam protection function
If an object is det ected between the
panoramic moon roof and the frame
in the followin g situations, travel is
stopped and the panoramic moon
roof opens slightly:
●The panoramic moon roof is clos-
ing or tilting down.
●The electronic sunshade is clos-
ing.
■When the panoramic moon roof
does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the panoramic moon roof closes
but then re-opens slightly
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Slide the panoramic moon roof
switch forward and hold it.
*
The panoramic moo n roof will close
then reopen and pau se for approxi-
mately 10 seconds. Then it will
close up to the tilt-up position.
3 Release the switch and then
slide it forward and hold it again.
The panoramic moo n roof will close
as long as the switch is being held.
4 Check to make sure that the pan-
oramic moon roof is completely
closed and then release the
switch.
●If the panoramic moon roof tilts
down but then tilts back up
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Slide the panoramic moon roof
switch forward and hold it.
*
The panoramic moo n roof will tilt
down then tilt up and pause for
approximately 10 seconds. Then it
will close.
3 Check to make sure that the pan-
oramic moon roof is completely
closed and then release the
switch.
*: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be perfo rmed again from
the beginning.
If the panoramic moon roof does not
fully close even after performing the
above procedure correctly, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■When the shade does not close
normally
Perform the following procedure:
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Close the panoram ic moon roof.

1753-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Before driving
3Slide the shade switch forward
and hold it.*
The shade will close then reopen
and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds. Then it will close.
4Check to make sure that the
shade is completely closed and
then release the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.
If the shade continues to close but
then reopens slightly even after per-
forming the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■Panoramic moon roof open
warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi -information dis-
play when the engine switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the panoramic moon
roof open.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the elec-
tronic sunshade
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the elec-
tronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.
●Do not let a child operate the
electronic sunshade. Closing
the electronic sunshade on
someone can cau se death or
serious injury.
■Opening the panoramic moon
roof
●Do not allow any passengers to
put their hands or heads outside
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the pan-
oramic moon roof.
■Opening and closing the pan-
oramic moon roof
●The driver is responsible for
panoramic moon roof opening
and closing operations. In order
to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the panoramic
moon roof. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to
have body parts caught in the
panoramic moon roof.

1763-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
WARNING
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the pan-
oramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the engine switch off, carry the
key and exit the vehicle along
with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally activate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
caught just before the pan-
oramic moon roof or electronic
sunshade is fully closed. Also,
the jam protecti on function is
not designed to operate while
the switch is being pressed.
Take care so that your fingers,
etc. do not get caught.
■To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the area between
the underside of the panoramic
moon roof and the electronic sun-
shade. Your hand may get caught
and you could injure yourself.
Also, if the vehicle is left in direct
sunlight for a long time, the under-
side of the panoramic moon roof
could become very hot and could
cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
panoramic moon roof
●Before opening the panoramic
moon roof, make sure that there
are no foreign objects, such as
stones or ice, around the open-
ing.
●Do not hit the surface or edge of
the panoramic moon roof with
hard objects.
■After the vehicle has been
washed or rained on
Before opening the panoramic
moon roof, wipe any water off the
panoramic moon roof. Otherwise,
water may enter the cabin when
the panoramic moon roof is
opened.

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4
4
Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 179
Cargo and luggage ..... 186
Vehicle load limits ....... 189
Trailer towing............... 190
Dinghy towing ............. 201
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.................................. 202
Automatic transmission .................................. 206
Turn signal lever.......... 209
Parking brake .............. 210
Brake Hold .................. 213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 216
Automatic High Beam . 219
Fog light switch ........... 222
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 222
Rear windshield wiper and washer....................... 225
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 227
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + .................................. 229PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................. 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 246
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 257
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 269
Stop & Start system .... 272
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 278
Intuitive parking assist . 284
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 293
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 300
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 307
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 310
Driving mode select switch .................................. 311
Multi-terrain Select ...... 312
Snow mode switch ...... 315
Downhill assist control sys- tem ............................ 316
Driving assist systems .................................. 318
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips........ 324

178
Utility vehicle precautions.................................. 327

1794-1. Before driving
4
Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
 P. 2 0 2
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.206)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.210)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake is
released automatically when shift-
ing the shift lever to any position
other than P. ( P.211)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system:
If the Stop & Start system is
enabled, depressing the brake
pedal will stop the engine.
2If necessary, set the parking
brake. ( P.210)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. ( P.206)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.210), and shift the shift
lever to P ( P.206).
3 Press the engine switch to
stop the engine.
4 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.207)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
and parking brake is set man-
ually. ( P.210)
3 Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
4 Push the parking brake
switch and parking brake is
released manually.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate. ( P.318)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be
slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1804-1. Before driving
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the
engine speed may become high
while driving. This is due to auto-
matic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not
indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving
uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is
released
●When the brake pedal is
depressed while sport mode is
selected
■Restraining the engine output
(Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the engine output may be
restrained.
●A warning messag e is displayed
on the multi-information display
and head-up display (if equipped)
while the system is operating.
■Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual oper-
ation is performed, the engine out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from
R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P
to R (D includes M) with the accel-
erator pedal depressed, a warning
message appears on the
multi-informatio n display and
head-up display (if equipped). If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-informatio n display and
head-up display (if equipped), read the message and follow the
instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is
depressed too much while the
vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being
activated, your v ehicle may have
trouble escaping from the mud or
fresh snow. In such case, deacti-
vate TRAC ( P.319) to cancel
Drive-Start Cont rol so that the
vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
●AWD models: Drive-Start Control
does not work w hen Mud & Sand
or Rock & Dirt mode is selected
for Multi-terrain Select.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high
speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
(  P.501)
■Eco-friendly driving
 P.86, 95