stop start TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’\�s Manual” or  
visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
Windshield wiper and 
washer control
“ENGINE START STOP” button Shift lever Audio/Navigation2 system
Air conditioning/heating controls
Emergency flasher button 
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(1) 
Put the shift lever in “P.”
(2)  Depress the brake pedal, and “
” will be displayed on the Multi-Information 
Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.    
(4)  The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light \�remains steady 
and a beep sounds, shift the gear to the desired position and you may be\�gin 
driving.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \�engine 
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\�r the 
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\�ce 
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\�ition, the 
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\�el economy, 
reduced vehicle emissions.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are 
shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system 
screen (if equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts. 
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\� the highway. 
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\�ergy.
5. Minimize use of the Air conditioning.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM 
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ONSET
OFFRELEASE
Electric parking brake
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\�h until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Informa\�tion Display (MID). 
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \�the brake 
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\�ase brake, 
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light turns off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\�EPB Shift 
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\�ng brake 
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\�ase, press 
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
PARKING BRAKE
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\� D, S or N 
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\�hicle. 
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\�th the 
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
BRAKE HOLD
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS 
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Power supply switch
Charge area
Operation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. Push the tab and \�slide the
console box lid. (1) Press the power supply switch and the green operation 
indicator light turns on. (2) Place a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown 
in the illustration. An amber indicator illuminates while charging is in\� progress. 
When charging is complete, the indicator illuminates green. Some phones,\� cases or 
cover type wireless chargers may not cause the green indicator to illumi\�nate even 
though it is fully charged.
The engine switch must be in the “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON”\� mode for use.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this \�system before 
attempting to use it.
Press (1)
When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/
OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging area for 
best results. Moving device may result in stopping 
or restarting the charging process.
Place (2)
The engine switch must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON”\� mode for use.
RearFront
USB charge-ports
(Charge only)
(Charge only)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS 
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Star Safety System™
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force D\�istribution 
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Ve\�hicle Stability 
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations 
to these systems.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\�eel lockup 
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing release\�s brake pressure 
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the tr\�action that 
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional c\�ontrol.
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 qui\�ckly than 
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD\�) to help 
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops \�by 
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all f\�our wheels.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accele\�rator 
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions. 
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are a\�pplied 
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 acceler\�ator pedal, 
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without\� rolling 
backward.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the A\�BS, TRAC, 
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\�on occurs 
during a turn.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES