TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 (in English) User Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
Park position selected and the brake pedal depressed, push the “POWER”
button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” button will chan\
ge the
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
Push and hold
Push
START FUNCTION
Smart Key system
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
PANIC BUTTON
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened
enough, the Check Engine indicator “
” may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Close
Engage support rod
PullPull up the auxiliary catch
lever and raise hood
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.”
Darker
Brighter
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode.
- Day mode: When the surrounding area is bright
- Night mode: When the surrounding area is dark
Instrument panel light control
Engine oil level dipstickEngine coolant reservoir Washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine maintenance
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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” button 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. When the brakes are applied, the braking force generates electr\�icity, which
is then sent to the traction battery to conserve energy. In addition, th\�e engine shuts
off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy an\�d 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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.\�
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\�wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\�e shift lever
in the “D” position. Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\� turned
OFF.
Auto lock/unlock
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
Hybrid transmission
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 \�km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise early in \�the morn­
ing and late at night in residential areas or to cut emissions when par\�king in a small
garage or indoor car park.
EV drive mode
Lock
Unlock
Door locks
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Up
Down
All window auto up/down Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, opera\�te the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Power windows
Indicator
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push
Turn
When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push Power Button while T\�urning
Steering Wheel in Either Direction” will be displayed on the Multi-In\�formation
Display. Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the power button shor\�tly and firmly
while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Steering lock release
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
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Instrument panel
Height Adjustable, Hands-Free
Power Liftgate (
if equipped)
Power Liftgate (back door)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
(close only)(open only)
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button
(on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer
sounds (4 times).
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the rear liftgate close-button until the buzzer sounds 4 times, and continue to hold until it
buzzes again, then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you
next open the liftgate, it will open to the maximum height.
3. To set the height using the Multi-Information Display, press “
” or “” of the
meter control switches and select “Vehicle settings” from “
” screen. Press
“
” or “” and select “ (PBD)” and then press “.” Select “Opening
Adjustment,” then press “
.” Select desired position (5 height options to
choose from,) then press “
.”
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Vehicles without tow hitchVehicles with tow hitch
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FUNCTION
HANDS-FREE FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED)
Sensor areaSensor area
Carry Smart Key remote Carry Smart
Key remote
Sensor
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
HANDS-FREE FUNCTION (CONTINUED)
Perform the entire kick operation
within 1 second.
Kick sensor
To automatically open/close Power Liftgate: Quickly kick your foot underneath
the lower center part (vehicles without tow hitch) or the lower left side (vehicles
with tow hitch) of the rear bumper for within 1 second to trigger sensor. To operate,
make sure that the touchless sensor operation is enabled, the vehicle is OFF and
that you are carrying the remote.
Press “
” or “” of the meter control switches and select “ (PBD)” from
the “Vehicle Settings” in the “
” screen in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to
access hands-free settings. And push “
” to enter selection.
NOTE:
- Installation of a tow hitch receiver or other accessories may require disabling or removing the kick sensor.
- Use the same gear and “
” icons from the HUD section.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system.
Moonroof (if equipped)
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Push once to open partway.
Push again to open completely.
Push once to open completely.
Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting is in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
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SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
Open - Slide and hold the switch backward.
The electronic sunshade will open fully
automatically.*
Close - Slide and hold the
switch forward.
The electronic sunshade will close fully
automatically.*
Open - Slide and hold the switch backward.
The panoramic moonroof and electronic
sunshade will open automatically.*
Close - Slide and hold the switch forward.
The panoramic moonroof will fully close
automatically.
Tilt-up - Press the center of the switch to
tilt the panoramic moonroof up. When the
panoramic moonroof is tilted up, the electronic
sunshade opens to the half-open position.
Tilt-down - Press and hold the center of the

switch to tilt down. The panoramic moonroof
can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up
position.
Note: The panoramic moonroof can be opened from the tilt-up position. Also,
lightly pressing the
switch again stops the panoramic moonroof partway.
* Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the e\�lectronic sunshade partway.
* Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the p\�anoramic moonroof partway.
Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
Opening and closing the panoramic moonroof
Tilting the panoramic moonroof up and down
Open
Open
Close
Close
Panoramic moonroof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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