power steering TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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2013
Highlander Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Bluetooth® audio 25
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door-Power back 18
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 22
Multi-Information Display
2 26
Parking brake 12
Power outlets-12V DC 19
Power outlet-120V AC 19
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 20
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 15
Steering lock release 12
Steering wheel controls 23
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 17
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Door locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System
TM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air ConditioningManual Air Conditioning
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-Information Display button
Voice command button2
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Display Audio System with navigation and Entune
2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button (Smart Key)1
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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Automatic Air ConditioningManual Air ConditioningDisplay Audio System with
navigation and Entune
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicatorFront passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Driving Mode indicator
EV-Drive Mode indicator
Variable economy zone indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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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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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.
Power outlets-12V DC
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater)Instrument panel (without 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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By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Without seat heaterWith seat heater
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable
digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Using the Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel audio switches
Selects a track and album
Turns the power on,
selects an audio source
Volume
Bluetooth® audio
*
Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
The Highlander Hybrid employs the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM) system.
VDIM is designed to enhance handling, traction and braking systems that normally
react to vehicle driving conditions by anticipating tire slippage before a skid, slide
or wheel spin occurs and helps to make corrections in a smooth, progressive way.
In addition to integrating all of the Highlander’s dynamic control systems (VSC,
TRAC, BA, EPS, EBD and ABS), the VDIM system also employs powerful proprietary
software to integrate the Electronic Throttle Control with intelligence (ETC-i) and
Electronically Controlled Brakes (ECB).
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA),
Smart Stop Technology (SST) and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).
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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
•
Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
The Highlander Hybrid employs the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM) system.
VDIM is designed to enhance handling, traction and braking systems that normally
react to vehicle driving conditions by anticipating tire slippage before a skid, slide
or wheel spin occurs and helps to make corrections in a smooth, progressive way.
In addition to integrating all of the Highlander’s dynamic control systems (VSC,
TRAC, BA, EPS, EBD and ABS), the VDIM system also employs powerful proprietary
software to integrate the Electronic Throttle Control with intelligence (ETC-i) and
Electronically Controlled Brakes (ECB).
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA),
Smart Stop Technology (SST) and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).
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