light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

HIGHLANDER HV 2021
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander HV.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander HV
operations. Every Highlander HV owner should review the Owner’s Manual that
accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
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
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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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Steering wheel controls
Audio control
switches2Audio volume
control switch2
Meter control switchesFull-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-
vehicle distance buttonFull-Speed Range
DRCC switches
Voice command switch
2
Telephone switch2
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist switch
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
(below the steering wheel)
Headlight/turn signal/front fog light control
Meter/Multi-Information Display (MID)
Hood lock release lever Fuel tank door release button
Power outlet-120V
switch
1
Heated steering
wheel switch1Windshield wiper
de-icer switch1
Heated steering
wheel switch1
Automatic High Beams
(AHB) switch
Automatic High Beams
(AHB) switch Power outlet-120V
switch
1
Birds Eye View Camera switch1,2
Power back
door switch
Power back
door switch
OVERVIEWInstrument panel
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7-in DISPLAY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2-in DISPLAY
OVERVIEW
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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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
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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
ON SET
OFFRELEASE
Electric parking brake
Automatic
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\�h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in the Multi-Inf\�ormation Display
(MID). While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatic\�ally set the
brake and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. T\�o release
brake, depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator and the light tur\�n 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 and the light turn 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
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