sport mode TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 Owners Manual

782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2: 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 co me on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*3: This light illumi nates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: This light illumi nates on the cen-
ter panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*7: Depending on the operating con-dition, the color and illuminat-
ing/flashing state of the light
change. Eco drive mode indicator
(
 P.300)
Sport mode indicator
(  P.300)
Mud & sand mode indica-
tor (if equipped) ( P.302)
Rock & dirt mode indicator
(if equipped) ( P.302)

902-1. Instrument cluster
Driving range
Displays driving range with remain-
ing fuel. Use the d isplayed values
as a reference only.
This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled
without turning the engine switch
off, the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and
the distance that can be driven with
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
■Speedometer display (digi-
tal speed)/Driving range
 Speedometer display (digital
speed)
P. 9 4
 Driving range
Displays driving range with remain-
ing fuel. Use the d isplayed values
as a reference only.
This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the ve
hicle is refueled
without turning the engine switch
off, the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and
the distance that can be driven with
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
●The driving mode is set to sport
mode.
●The vehicle spe ed is approxi-
mately 80 mph (130 km/h) or
higher.
■Driving support system
information
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.239)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.261)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.249)
Driving support system
information display ( )

912-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Select to display the following
navigation system-linked infor-
mation:
 Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (head-
ing-up display)
Select to enable selection of an
audio source or track on the
meter using the meter control
switches.
This menu icon can be set to be
displayed/not displayed in .
■Tire pressure
 P. 3 9 6
■AWD Control (if equipped)
The illustration used is intended as
an example, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the multi-information display.
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
G-force display*
Displays the size a
nd direction of
the G-force applied to the vehicle
via changes to the position of the
ball on the display.
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linke d with the G-force
display and the co urse of the past
movement of the ball is displayed.
Press and hold to reset the
record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spi nning, its icon on
the display changes its color and
blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when driving mode is set to sport mode.
■Safety system status
Enable/Disable the following
systems:
 PCS (Pre-Colli sion system)
( P.228)
 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped) ( P.270)
 RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) (if equipped) ( P.283)
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( )

952-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.494
■Background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area
The background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area is
changed according to the driving
mode as follows ( P.300):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
●If a warning message is displayed,
operation of the settings display
will be suspended.
■Pop-up displays
Depending on the pop-up display,
the currently disp layed item in the
message display area may be tem-
porarily not displayed. The item will
be displayed after the pop-up dis-
play is no longer displayed.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P.442)
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
engine switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the engine switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
As the engine needs to be run-
ning during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a
garage, exhaust gases including
harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent batte ry discharge,
ensure that the engine is running
while setting up the display fea-
tures.
Warning message display
()
Suggestion function

1012-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Trip time: Displays the
elapsed time since engine
start
■Drive information of TRIP
A/B
Drive information of trip A/B 1
Drive information of trip A/B 2
Displays the following depend-
ing on which drive information
type and drive information items
were selected in . ( P.98)
 Average speed: Displays the
average vehicle speed of trip
A/B
 Trip distance: Displays the
distance driven of trip A/B
 Trip time: Displays the
elapsed time of trip A/B
■AWD Control (if equipped)
The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the multi-information display.
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each
wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
●The driving mode is set to sport
mode.
●The vehicle spe ed is approxi-
mately 80 mph (130 km/h) or
higher.
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
engine switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the engine switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
Suggestion function

2014-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2: Selecting gears using M mode fixes the gear s tep, controls
engine braking force, and pre-
vents unnecessary upshifting.
■To protect the automatic trans-
mission
If the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is high, “High Trans-
mission Fluid Temp See Owner's
Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with
full-speed range activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not activate because
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range will not be can-
celed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
 P.175
■AI-SHIFT
●The AI-SHIFT automatically
selects the suit able gear accord-
ing to driver performance and driv-
ing conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically oper-
ates when the shift lever is in D.
(Shifting the shift lever to the M posi-
tion cancels the function.)
●G AI-SHIFT automatically selects
a suitable gear fo r sporty driving
according to driver’s input and
driving conditio ns. G AI-SHIFT
operates automat ically when the
shift lever is in D and sport mode
is selected for the driving mode.
(Selecting normal mode with the
driving mode select switch or shift-
ing the shift lever to the M position
cancels this function.)
Automatic transmis-
sion
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
(  P.203)
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.

3004-5. Using the driving support systems
■The Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) will stop operating when
The function will st op operating if
any of the following conditions are
met:
●Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is dis- abled.
• The collision becomes avoidable
with normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle.
●Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake is dis- abled.
• Approximately 2 seconds have
elapsed since the vehicle was
stopped by brake control.
• The brake pedal is depressed
after the vehicle is stopped by
brake control.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching
from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle.
■Detection area of the Parking
Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles)
The detection area of the Parking
Support Brake function (rear-cross-
ing vehicles) differs from the detec-
tion area of the RCTA function
(  P.285). Therefore, even if the
RCTA function detects a vehicle and
provides an alert, the Parking Sup-
port Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles) may not start operating.
■Situations in which the system
may not operate properly
 P. 2 8 7
■Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision
 P. 2 8 8
Multi-information display
Driving mode select switch
Operate the driv ing mode select
switch forward or backward to
select the desired driving mode on
the multi-information display.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
2Sport mode
Controls the transmission and
engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desire d, such as when
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit the driving
and usage conditions.
Selecting a driving mode

3014-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
driving on roads with many curves.
When Sport mode is selected,
Sport mode indicator comes on.
3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver a ccelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteri stics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes
on.
■When changing to a driving
mode other than normal mode
Switches to AWD control suitable for
the selected mode. (for Dynamic
Torque Vectoring AWD vehicles
only)
■Air conditioning system opera-
tion in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling
operations and the fan speed is con-
trolled to improve fuel efficiency.
Perform the following procedures to
increase the air conditioning perfor-
mance.
●Vehicle with 12.3-inch audio sys-
tem screen: Turn eco air condi-
tioning mode off ( P.328)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.323)
●Cancel Eco drive mode
■Canceling a driving mode
●Sport mode is automatically can-
celed and the driving mode
returns to normal mode when the
engine switch is turned off.
●Normal mode and Eco drive mode
are not canceled until another
driving mode is sel ected. (Even if
the engine switch is turned off,
normal mode and Eco drive mode
will not be automatically can-
celed.)
Multi-terrain Select
(AWD models)
Multi-terrain Select is a sys-
tem that improves drivabil-
ity in off-road situations.
When driving over muddy,
sandy or rough road sur-
faces, the system selects a
suitable driving mode to
switch AWD, brake and
drive force control to per-
form control suitable for the
road condition.
WARNING
■Before using Multi-terrain
Select
Make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in an unexp ected accident.
●Check that the Mud & Sand and
Rock & Dirt indicators are illumi-
nated before driving. Multi-ter-
rain Select will not operate
when the indicators are off.
●Do not rely solely upon the
Multi-terrain Select. This func-
tion is not inten ded to expand
the limits of the vehicle. If the
system is continuously used for
a long period of time, the load
on related parts increases and
the system may be unable to
operate normally, which may
lead to an accident. Thoroughly
check the road conditions and
driving route before driving, and
drive with caution.

4287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner's manual of the flat-bed
WARNING
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with the front wh eels raised or
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the front wh eels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure
adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Without adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be
damaged while being towed.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
2WD models
AWD models
■When towing a vehicle
equipped with a Stop & Start
system (if equipped)
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle
with all 4 wheels on the ground,
perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle, in order
to protect the system.
Turn the engine switch off and
then start the engine or turn the
engine switch to ON.
Using a flatbed truck

532Alphabetical Index
N
Navigation system-linked display........................... 90, 98, 100, 106
Noise from under vehicle .......... 5
Normal mode .................. 300, 302
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .................. 81
“ODO” switch ........................... 85
Odometer ............................ 80, 85
Odometer and trip meter display Display items .................... 80, 85
“ODO TRIP” switch ................ 81
“ODO” switch.......................... 85
Pop-up display ................. 81, 86
Oil Engine oil ............................. 476
Rear differential oil ............... 478
Opener Back door ............................. 121
Fuel filler door ...................... 221
Hood..................................... 384
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ........................... 160
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ... 270
Folding ................................. 161
Linked mirror function when reversing ............................ 160
Mirror position memory ........ 142
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers .................................... 324
RCTA function ...................... 283
Outside temperature .......... 79, 82
Overheating ............................ 469
P
Panic mode ............................. 114 Panoramic moon roof
Jam protection function ........169
Operation..............................168
Parking assist sens ors (intuitive
parking assist) ......................275
Parking brake Operation..............................205
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................207
Warning light.........................438
Warning message.................207
Parking lights Light switch...........................210
Replacing light bulbs ............415
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .299Function................................299
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ......................296Function................................296
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function................................228
PCS OFF switch ...................231
Warning light.........................437
Personal lights ........................337
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...............................................289Warning message.................295
Power outlets ..........................357
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ...................307Warning light.........................433
Power windows Door lock linked window opera-tion......................................163
Jam protection function ........162
Operation..............................162
Window lock switch ..............164
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function................................228
PCS OFF switch ...................231
Warning light.........................437