instrument cluster TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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HIGHLANDER HV_UTABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................
5
Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 24
For safe driving ..................... 25
Seat belts .............................. 27
SRS airbags .......................... 34
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 43
Exhaust gas precautions....... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 49
Child restraint systems .......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ......... 71
Hybrid system precautions .... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 79
Alarm ..................................... 81
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 84
Gauges and meters .............. 89
Multi-information display  (4.2-inch display)................. 92
Multi-information display (7-inch  display)............................. 101
Head-up display ................. 112
Energy monitor/consumption  screen .............................. 1173-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 128
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
th e doors
Side doors .......................... 131
Back door ........................... 135
Smart key system .............. 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 153
Rear seats.......................... 154
Driving position memory .... 159
Head restraints................... 162
3-4. Adjust ing the steering wheel
and mirrors
Ste ering wheel ................... 165
Inside rear view mirror ....... 166
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 167
Outside rear view mirrors ... 177
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 179
Moon roof ........................... 182
Panoramic moon roof......... 185
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 197
Vehicle load limits .............. 200
T r
ailer towing...................... 201
Dinghy towing .................... 212
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ....... 213
EV drive mode ................... 218
Hybrid transmission ........... 220
Turn signal lever................. 223
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving 
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Vehicle status informationand indicators
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Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 84
Gauges and meters ....... 89
Multi-information display  (4.2-inch display) .......... 92
Multi-information display  (7-inch display) .......... 101
Head-up display .......... 112
Energy monitor/consump- tion screen................. 117 
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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all 
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ 
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, 
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of 
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators  displayed on the instru-
ment cluster 
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7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ 
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.466)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.466)
(yellow)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.466)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.466)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light
*2 (  P.467)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.467)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.467)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.467)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.467)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.468)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.468)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.468)
Brake Override System 
warning light/Drive-Start 
Control warning light
*2 
(  P.468)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering 
system warning light 
( P.469)
Low fuel level warning 
light
*1(  P.469) 
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON to 
indicate 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 sys-
tem if a light does not come on, 
or turn off. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the 
multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: 7-inch display only
The indicators inform the driver 
of the operating state of the 
vehicle’s various systems.
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder 
light ( P.469)
Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light
*2 
(  P.470)
Tire pressure warning 
light
*1 (  P.470)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.470)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*1, 3, 4 (if 
equipped) ( P.471)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 3 
(  P.471)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3, 4 
(if equipped) ( P.471)
(flashes or 
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1 
(  P.472)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.472)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1 
(  P.473)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1 
(  P.473)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.473)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning 
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such 
as the ABS and SRS warning 
lights not come on when you start 
the hybrid system, this could 
mean that these systems are not 
available to help protect you in an 
accident, which could result in 
death or serious injury. Have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
(  P.223)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P.229)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P.229)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.231)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator
*1 (  P.232) 
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Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only : This light illu-
minates on the mu lti-information 
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the  multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON to 
indicate that a system check is 
being performed.  They will turn 
Front fog light indicator
*1 
(  P.235)
PCS warning light
*3, 4 
(  P.252)
Cruise control indicator
*2 
(  P.279)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator
*2 (  P.271)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
*2 (  P.271)
(white)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.266)
(green)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.249, 
266)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 (  P.266)
BSM outside rear view 
mirror indicators
*5, 6 
(  P.286, 300)
BSM OFF indicator
*2, 3 
(  P.286)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*3, 4, 9(if 
equipped) ( P.293)
RCTA OFF indicator
*2, 3 
(  P.300)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 4, 
9
(if equipped) ( P.306)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*4 ( P.326)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 4 
(  P.327)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*2 (  P.213)
“READY” indicator 
(  P.213)
EV drive mode indicator*1 
(  P.218)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*4 
(  P.224)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*4 
(  P.224)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*4 (  P.227)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*4 (  P.227)
EV indicator
*1 (  P. 7 2 )
Low outside temperature 
indicator
*2, 7 (  P. 8 9 )
Security indicator
*8 
(  P.79, 81)
“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*4, 8 (  P. 4 3 )
Eco drive mode indicator
*2 
(  P.322)
Sport mode indicator
*2 
(  P.322)
Trail Mode indicator
*2 (if 
equipped) ( P.323) 
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or after a few seconds. There 
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if a light does not come on, 
or turn off. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the 
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators illumina te in the follow-
ing situations:
 When the BSM function is 
enabled on   of the 
multi-information display, the 
power switch is turned to ON.
 When the power switch is in 
ON, the BSM function is 
enabled on   of the 
multi-information display.
If the system is functioning cor-
rectly, the BSM outside rear 
view mirror indicators will turn 
off after a few seconds. If the 
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators do not illuminate or do 
not turn off, there may be a mal-
function in the system. If this 
occurs, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the out- side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, this indicator will flash for 
approximately 10 seconds, then 
stay on.
*8: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
*9: 7-inch display only 
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■Locations of gauges and meters
4.2-inch display
7-inch display
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 9 0 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.92, 101)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( P.476)
Gauges and meters
Meter display 
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Clock (P. 9 2 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.91)
Shift position display ( P.220)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F 
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient 
temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power switch is in ON.
■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not 
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to 
charge the hybrid battery (traction 
battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power 
is not being used very often. The gasoline engine
 will automati-
cally stop and restart under various 
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle 
within the Eco area, more 
Eco-friendly driving can be 
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving 
range is being exceeded (during full 
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regen- eration refers to the conversion of 
energy created by the movement 
of the vehicle into electrical 
energy.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the cor-
rect outside temperature may not 
be displayed, or the display may 
take longer th an normal to 
change:
• When stopped, or driving at low  speeds (less than 12 mph [20 
km/h]) 
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has changed suddenly (at the 
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, 
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the 
system may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Toyota 
dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may 
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristic of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem 
continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meters can be customized on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.99, 109)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle 
has been driven since the meter 
was last reset. Trip meters A and B 
can be used to record and display 
different distances independently.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” 
switch is pressed, the displayed 
item will be changed. When the 
trip meter is displayed, pressing 
and holding the switch will reset 
the trip meter.
WARNING
■The information display at 
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to 
warm up before using the liquid 
crystal information display. At 
extremely low temperatures, the 
information display monitor may 
respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag 
between the driver’s shifting and 
the new gear number appearing 
on the display. This lag could 
cause the driver to downshift 
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly 
an accident resulting in death or 
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle 
of the tachometer enter the red 
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating 
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone 
(H). In this case, immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
and check the engine after it 
has cooled completely. 
(  P.504)
Odometer and trip meter 
display