TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 239) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(
→P. 286)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 241)*2, 3 Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 241) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 234)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 242)
*1, 8 Slip indicator ( →P. 330)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 245)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 330)
*2Front fog light indicator
(→P. 249)*2BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) indicator ( →P. 313)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (constant speed
control mode) indicator
( →P. 300)
*2, 5, 6BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→P. 313)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control
mode) indicator
( →P. 296)
*7
Security indicator
(→P. 91, 93)
Dynamic radar cruise
control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 296, 300) “READY” indicator
(
→P. 225)
*1, 4PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(→P. 272) EV indicator (
→P. 83)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-UAL”.
*4: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BS M outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis- play, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, the BSM function is enabled on
of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. EV drive mode indicator
(
→P. 231)
*1, 7
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 54)
*1, 7
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 54)
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Switches the trip information.
Outside temperature
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (→P. 233)
Instrument panel light control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Gauge and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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Switches between the trip meter
“A” and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Pressing the button will adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually. How-
ever, when in day mode, adjusting
the brightness level will also
change the brightness level of
night mode.
Changing the trip meter display
Instrument panel light control

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving
can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be \
dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.) Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 630)

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Drive information
Select to display various drive
data. (→P. 109)
Navigation system-
linked display (if
equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter
using the meter control switches.
Driving assist sy stem information
Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control ( →P. 292)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( →P. 282)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (→P. 576)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( →P. 110)
Multi-information display
Display contents

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Operating the meter control switches
Enter/Set/Reset
Select an item/change pages
Return to the previous
screen
Press: Displays the screen
registered as the top screen
When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive information
screen will be displayed.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen as the
top screen
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the
screen. If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure
message will be shown.
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●Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
● Average fuel economy (after reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset,
the hybrid system wa s started, and the vehicle was refueled,
respectively
Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
● Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
and the hybrid system was started, respectively
● Elapsed time (after reset
*2/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
● Distance (driving range/after start/after reset
*2)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the
hybrid system was started, respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
● Energy monitor
→P. 1 1 3
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Can be registered to Drive information 1 through 3. ( →P. 110)
*2: Resetting procedures
• Select a function to be reset using the meter control switches and then press and hold to reset.
• If there are two functions that can be reset, check boxes will be dis-
played next to those functions.
Drive information

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Select using the meter control switches.
Select an item and then set it with the center button.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) settings
→P. 6 6 9
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) settings
→P. 6 6 9
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) settings (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).
(
→P. 669)
■Meter settings
● Language
Select to change the language on the display.
● Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
● Maintenance system (for U.S.A)
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required mainte-
nance is performed. (
→P. 498)
● EV Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactiva te the EV Indicator Light.
● switch settings
You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press
and hold while the desired screen is displayed.
● Drive information 1 through 3
Select to select up to 2 items t hat will be displayed on a Drive
information screen, up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.
● Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in
some situations, on/off.
• Route guidance display of t he navigation system-linked sys-
tem (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
Settings display
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