engine TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
Engine maintenance 11
Fuel tank door release & cap 10
Hood release 10
Indicator symbols 6-7
Instrument cluster 5
Instrument panel 2-4
Instrument panel light control 11
Keyless entry
1,2 8-9
Smart Key system1,2 9
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 31-33
Audio 27
Auto lock/unlock
1 13
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan 41
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 40
Clock 25
Door locks
1,2 14
Driver Easy Speak 37
Driving mode select switch 37
Electric parking brake 19
EV drive mode 14
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking (PA w/AB) 38
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 35
Head-Up Display (HUD) 25
Height Adjustable, Hands-Free
Power Liftgate
1,2 16-17
Heated/ventilated seats 34
Heated steering wheel 35
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 12
Hybrid transmission 13
Intuitive parking assist 39
Lights
1,2 & turn signals1 23
Moonroof1 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 24
Panoramic moonroof 18
Power outlets-12V DC 29
Power outlets-120V AC 29
Power windows
1 14
Qi wireless charger 28
Rear view monitor system 36
Seat adjustments-Front 20Seat adjustments-Rear
21
Seats-Head restraints 20
Seats-Stowing & returning
3rd row seats 21
Steering lock release 15
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 26
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 15
Toyota multi-operation touch 30
Trail mode (AWD) 37
USB charge ports 28
USB media port 26
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC/
Trailer Sway Control OFF switch 36
Windshield wipers & washers
1 22
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 55
Full-Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 52-54
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist 47-49
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) System 46
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with
Lane Centering 50-51
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 43-45
Quick overview-Toyota Safety
Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) 42
Road Sign Assist (RSA) 56
Sensors 43
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 64-66
Floor mat installation
62
Rear door child safety locks 58
Safety Connect
® 60
Seat belts 57
Seat belts-3rd row center 57
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 57
Spare tire & tools 59
Star Safety System
TM 61-62
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 58
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+)
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7-in DISPLAY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2-in DISPLAY
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine coolant
temperature gauge Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Fuel gauge Fuel gauge
Shift position display
Shift position display
Hybrid System indicator
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Hybrid System indicator Multi-Information Display (MID)
Speedometer
Speedometer
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Clock
Clock
Odometer and trip meter display Odometer and trip meter display
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and warning lights
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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
indicator5
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-1, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Front Fog light indicator5
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning [red/yellow]
Fuel tank door position
Anti-lock Brake (ABS) System
warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator1
Brake system warning1 [yellow]
High coolant temperature warning
Hybrid system overheat warning
Eco drive mode indicator
EV indicator5
EV drive mode indicator5
Low engine oil pressure warning
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Charging system warning
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking OFF
indicator
1,2,4,5,6
Brake system warning1
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicator
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) OFF
indicator
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt reminder (alarm will sound when
the vehicle is on)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control
indicator/DRCC SET
indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low tire pressure warning1
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator1,2,4,5
Headlight low/high beam
indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Parking brake indicator
1,2
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane
Departure Alert with Steering Assist
indicator [white/green/orange
3]
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
OVERVIEW Indicator symbols
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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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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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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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
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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.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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