brake light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage............ 202
Vehicle load limits ............. 207
Trailer towing..................... 208
Dinghy towing.................... 224
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 225
EV drive mode................... 231
Hybrid transmission........... 233
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
Fog light switch ................. 249
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 250
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 254 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 256
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 282
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 292
Rear view monitor system ............................. 304
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 313
• BSM function ................. 318
• RCTA function ............... 322
Driving assist systems ....... 328
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 334
Winter driving tips .............. 337
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 341
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19Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM0E032U)Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 576
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250, 254
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250, 254
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 434
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 434
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Entune Audio
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Entune Audio Plus
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Entune Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Power back door main switch
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Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
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*2: For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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For safety and security
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S\
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● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
■ EV indicator
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
●To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when the
“READY” indicator is on. When parking t he vehicle, make sure the doors are
closed and all lights are turned off.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
→P. 627
■ After the 12-volt battery has dischar ged or when the terminal has been
removed and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your
Toyota dealer. The EV indicator comes on when the
vehicle is driven using only the electric
motor (traction motor) or the gasoline
engine is stopped.

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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning
light ( →P. 567)*1, 2PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(→P. 569)
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Brake system warning
light ( →P. 567)
(Amber)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( →P. 569)
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(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 567)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 568)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 567)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 568)
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Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 567)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light ( →P. 568)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 567)*3Rear seat seat belt
reminder lights
(→P. 569)
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ABS warning light
(→P. 568)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 569)
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ABS warning light
(→P. 568)*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 569)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 568)*1, 3Vehicle proximity notifi-
cation system warning
light ( →P. 570)

1002. Instrument cluster
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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: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
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Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 568)*1
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light (→P. 568)

1623-3. Adjusting the seats
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WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not fold down a rear seatback when there are passengers sitting in the
rear seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
■ After adjusting or returning the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage ........... 202
Vehicle load limits ............. 207
Trailer towing..................... 208
Dinghy towing ................... 224
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 225
EV drive mode .................. 231
Hybrid transmission........... 233
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
Fog light switch ................. 249
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 250
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 254 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 256
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 282
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 292
Rear view monitor system ............................ 304
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 313
• BSM function ................ 318
• RCTA function .............. 322
Driving assist systems ...... 328
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 334
Winter driving tips ............. 337
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 341

1944-1. Before driving
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type par king brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 641)
■ Brake actuator
The brake actuator uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power-assist
the brakes. If the brake actuator fails during driving, the brake system warn-
ing light comes on and the buzzer sounds intermittently. In this case, the
brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake
pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop
your vehicle and contact your Toyota dealer.
In the following conditions, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment.
This is not a malfunction.
● The driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system turned off.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off.
● After the hybrid system is turned on.
● The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on.
● After the hybrid system is turned off.
The brake pedal may be hard to depress or the brake pedal stroke may be
short before turning the hybrid system on. This is not a malfunction.
■ When braking the vehicle
When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from the motor gener-
ator.
However, this does not indicate any trouble.

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
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erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● 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,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: →P. 561

1964-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● Use engine braking (downshift) 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. 233)
● Do not adjust the positions 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.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
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speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.