TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: HIGHLANDER HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.GPages: 36, PDF Size: 7.83 MB
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
* It may take up to 10 seconds after pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Eco Driving Mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System is shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
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Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
BEngine braking2
Eco Driving Mode
Push
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System is shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual
.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
AngleLength
Lock release lever
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seat (passenger side only)
Power seat
EV-Drive Mode
EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push
Steering lock release
Turn
Push
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
With Smart Key systemWithout Smart Key system
Turn
Push
Turn
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seat (passenger side only)
Power seat
EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Seats-Head restraints
FrontRear
Lock release button
Lock release button
(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to
remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
From outside
From inside
(1)
(5)
(4)(3)
(2)
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-Stow
second row seat
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(1) Pull
Seats-Returning third row seats
Seats-Folding down second row seats
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(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to
remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
From outside
Left side/center remote seat release
Right side remote seat release
(2) Fold down
From inside
(1) Pull up
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second row seats.
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(1) Pull(2) Raise
Seats-Returning third row seats
Seats-Folding down second row seats
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the
turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Driver side
Automatic operation (driver’s window only)
Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Headlights
Parking lightsHeadlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
With DRL OFF switchWithout DRL OFF switch
Turn
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-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the
turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
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Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel
Back door (close only)Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more details.
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
Start call
End call Voice command
button
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel (with seat heater)
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlet-120V AC (if equipped)
Beside second row seat
Center console
The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ON” position to be used.
Clock
Press and hold “DISP” button located on steering wheel. Select “CLOCK” on menu
screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.
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