power steering TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 34
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 46
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 48
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 67
Back door ............................. 72
Glass hatch .......................... 81
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 85
Rear seats ............................ 88
Head restraints ..................... 96
Seat belts ............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 106
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 107
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 110
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 112
Moon roof ........................... 115 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 120
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 125
Alarm .................................. 129
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 133
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 134
SRS airbags ....................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 155
Installing child restraints ..... 159
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 172
Power (ignition) switch........ 183
Engine (ignition) switch....... 188
EV-Drive Mode ................... 192
Transmission ...................... 194
Turn signal lever ................. 197
Parking brake ..................... 198
Horn .................................... 199
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2When driving

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without a Display Audio
system or navigation system)
P. 235
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 106
Glove box P. 443
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
 P. 74
Parking brake pedal P. 198
Hood release lever P. 496
Auxiliary box P. 451
Multi-information
display
P. 207
Fuel filler door opener P. 120
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 224
P. 218
P. 197
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 226
P. 229
Gauges and
meters
P. 200
Floor mat P. 466
Horn P. 199
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart key system)
P. 183
Clock P. 211

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 34
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 46
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 48
Wireless remote control ..... 61
Side doors .......................... 67
Back door ........................... 72
Glass hatch ........................ 81
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 85
Rear seats.......................... 88
Head restraints................... 96
Seat belts ........................... 99
Steering wheel ................. 106
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ..................... 107
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 110 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 112
Moon roof ......................... 115
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 120
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 125
Alarm................................ 129
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 133
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 134
SRS airbags ..................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 148
Child restraint systems..... 155
Installing child restraints ........................ 159

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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Energy monitor
●How to display on the navigation system screen (if equipped):
Press “INFO/PHONE”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Consumption” screen is
displayed, touch .
●How to display on the mu lti-information display:
Press the
“DISP” switch on the steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
STEP1
STEP2
Navigation system screenMulti-information display
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the electric
motor (traction
motor)

86 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash to the seat
occupant.
Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
■Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
■ Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Ty p e A Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
the ON mode.

108 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Adjusting the height of the rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Ty p e BTurns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
the ON mode.

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■The outside rear view mirr ors can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 304)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror defoggers are oper ating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

138 1-8. Safety information
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls ai rbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This inform ation includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the air bags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbag s with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, door sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system
(ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 568)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The windshield may crack.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-
engaged.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 607
● Use engine braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 195)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.