fuel TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2023 Owner's Manual

942-1. Instrument cluster
■Hybrid System IndicatorCharge 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 bar display within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing 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.
■Engine speed
On hybrid electric vehicles, engine
speed is precisely controlled in
order to help improve fuel efficiency
and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine
speed that is displayed may differ
even when vehicle operation and
driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following sit uations, the cor-
rect outside temperature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change:
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature
has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” i s 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.
■Free/Open Source Software
Information
This product contains Free/Open
Source Software (FOSS). The
license information and/or the
source code of such FOSS can be
found at the f ollowing URL.
https://www.denso .com/global/en/
opensource/meter/toyota/
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be cus-
tomized in of t he multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.510)

972-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristi c of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem
continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Scroll screens
*, change the
displayed content
* and move
the cursor
Press: Enter/Set Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items
Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and
history display
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
hands-free system, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
*: On screens where the screen can
be scrolled and the display can
be switched, a scroll bar or a
round icon that shows the num-
ber of registered screens is dis-
played.
■Fuel economy
Use the displayed values as a ref-
erence only.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the instantaneous current
fuel consumption.
Average fuel economy (after
start)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-infor-
mation display while driving,
pay extra attention to the safety
of the area aroun d the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-information display while
driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the
road, etc. ahead o f the vehicle.
■The information display at
low temperatures
 P. 8 8
Changing the meter dis-
play
Driving information dis-
play ( )

982-1. Instrument cluster
start.*1
Driving range
Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel.
This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled
without turning the power switch off,
the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and
the distance that can be driven with
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
Gadget*2
The following ite ms can be dis-
played by changing the settings for
gadget content and fuel economy
type on . ( P.102)
•Other
Blank: No item
• Average vehicle speed
After start: Displays average vehi-
cle speed since hybrid system start
After reset: Displays average vehi-
cle speed since the display was
reset
*3
• Distance
After start: Displays the distance
driven since vehicle start.
After reset: Displays the distance
driven since the display was reset
*3
• Elapsed time
After start: Displ ays elapsed time
since hybrid system start
After reset: Displays elapsed time
since the display was reset
*3
Average fuel economy
Displayed item (listed below) can
be changed on the fuel economy
type screen of . ( P.102)
 Total (after reset)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since t he display was
reset.
*1, 3
 Tank (after refuel)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the vehicle was
refueled.
*1
When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power
switch off. If the ve hicle is refueled
without turning the power switch off,
the display may not be updated.
*1: Use the displayed fuel consump- tion as a reference only.
*2: The default setting is no display.
*3: This display can be reset by
pressing and holding while it
is displayed.

1002-1. Instrument cluster
How to read the bar display
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Low
High
• After the hybrid system is started, the Eco score will not be dis-
played until the vehicle speed
exceeds approximately 19 mph
(30 km/h).
• The Eco score will be reset each time the hybrid system is started.
• When the hybrid system is stopped, the total score of the
current trip will be displayed.
■Speedometer display (digi-
tal speed)/Driving range
 Speedometer display (digital
speed)
P. 1 0 4
 Driving range
Displays driving range with remain-
ing fuel. Use the d isplayed values
as a reference only.
This distance is computed based
on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed. When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power
switch off. If the ve
hicle is refueled
without turning the power switch off,
the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and
the distance that can be driven with
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
■The ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/Eco score will not operate
when
The ECO Accelerator Guidance/Eco
score will not operate in the follow-
ing situations:
●The Hybrid System Indicator is not
operating.
●The vehicle is bei ng driven using
the dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.
■Driving support system
information
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.253)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.275)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.263)
Driving support system
information display ( )

1042-1. Instrument cluster
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warn-
ing System) ( P.407)
• “Set Pressure” (tire pressure
warning system initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pressure
warning system.
• “Change Wheel” (register tire pressure warning system sensor
ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure s ensors to the tire
pressure warning system.
 “Rear Seat Reminder”
( P.129)
Select to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
“Scheduled Maintenance”
( P.387)
Select to reset the scheduled main-
tenance information (maintenance
required message and distance
until maintenance necessary) after
all maintenance is performed.
■ Meter settings
Press and hold to change
the settings of the following
items:
 Language
Select to change the language dis-
played.
Units
Select to change the units of mea-
sure displayed.
 EV indicator ( P.211)
Select to enable/disable the EV
indicator.
Speedometer display (digital
speed)
Select to enable/disable the speed-
ometer display.
Gadget content
Select to turn the display of a gad-
get.
Fuel economy type
Select to change the average fuel
consumption display and an item to
be displayed as gadget.
Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up
displays for each relevant system.
Multi-information display off
Displays a blank screen.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.510

1082-1. Instrument cluster
the page’s setting mode display.
1Press the or meter
control switch to select a
page.
2 To enable page edit, press
and hold the meter con-
trol switch.
3 Press the or meter
control switch to select a dis-
play to be changed.
4 Press or meter control
switch to select a content.
5 When the setting is complete,
press .
■Driving support system
information display
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( P.242)
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.253)
 Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.263)
■Settings
The meter display settings can
be changed in .
 Language
Select to change the language dis-
played.
 Units
Select to change t he units of mea-
sure displayed.
 Meter Type
Select to change the meter type.
Meter Style
Select to change the meter style.
Dial Type
1 dial: Select to change the display
of the speedometer or Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator.
EV indicator
Select to enable/disable the EV
indicator.
Fuel Economy
Select to set the display of the fuel
economy.
Hybrid System
Select to set the display of the zone
of Eco acceleration.
Drive Info Items
Select to change the display of the
drive information.
TRIP A/B Items
Select to change the display of the
drive information of TRIP A/B.
Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up
displays for each relevant system.
Default settings
Select to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.
■Display contents (Side)
 Fuel economy
 ECO Accelerator Guid-
Content of multi-informa-
tion display (Side)

1092-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
ance/Eco score
 Driving support system infor-
mation display
 Audio system-linked display
 Drive information
 Drive information of Trip A/B
 Energy monitor ( P.119)
 Tire Pressure ( P.407)
 AWD Control (if equipped)
Changing items to be displayed
on the side multi-information
displays. ( P.109)
■Changing contents in a
page
 P. 1 0 7
■Changing contents to be
displayed on the side
multi-information displays
1 Press the or meter
control switch to select a
page.
2 To enable page edit, press
and hold the meter con-
trol switch.
3 Press the or meter
control switch to select the
desired side multi-information
display to be changed.
4 Press the or meter
control switch for the side
that is displayed to move
to a content list screen that
enables to select display/not
display each items. 5
Press or control
switch to select a content and
select to set for dis-
play/not display the item.
■Fuel economy
Use the displayed values as a ref-
erence only.
Current fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous current fuel
consumption.
Average fuel economy
The average fuel economy dis-
play can be changed in .
( P.108)
 Average fuel economy (after
start)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start.
Average fuel economy (after
reset)
Displays average fuel consumption
since display was reset.
To reset the average fuel economy
display, press and hold the
meter control switch.

1212-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Rear electric motor (traction
motor)
*1
Rear tires*2
Front tires
*1: AWD models only
*2: For FF vehicles, the arrows to are not displayed.
■Remaining charge amount
warning of hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery)
●The buzzer sounds intermittently
when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) remains without charging
while the shift leve r is in N, or the
remaining charge amount drops
below a certain level. If the
remaining charge amount drops
further, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously.
●When a warning message is
shown on the multi-information
display and the buzzer sounds,
follow the instructions displayed
on the screen to p erform trouble-
shooting.
■Trip information
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Trip information”.
If a screen other than “Current” is
displayed, select “Current”.
Resetting the consumption
data
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since
the hybrid system was
started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid
system was started.
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption for
the past 15 minutes is divided
by color into past averages and
averages attained since the
power switch was last turned to
ON. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a refer-
ence.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
■History
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Trip information”.
If a screen other than “History” is
displayed, select “History”.
Consumption

1222-1. Instrument cluster
Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption
record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data
The average fuel consumption
history is divided by color into
past averages and the average
fuel consumption since the last
updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly f rom actual condi-
tions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption
by selecting “Upda te” to measure
the current fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be
deleted by selecting “Clear data”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum
distance that can be driven with the
quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.

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Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 184
Cargo and luggage ..... 191
Vehicle load limits ....... 194
Trailer towing............... 195
Dinghy towing ............. 206
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.................................. 207
EV drive mode ............ 211
Hybrid transmission .... 213
Turn signal lever.......... 216
Parking brake .............. 217
Brake Hold .................. 220
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 223
Automatic High Beam . 226
Fog light switch ........... 229
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 229
Rear windshield wiper and washer....................... 232
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 234
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + .................................. 237PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................. 242
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 253
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 263
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 275
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 278
Intuitive parking assist . 283
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 291
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 297
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 304
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 307
Driving mode select switch .................................. 308
Trail Mode ................... 309
Driving assist systems .................................. 311
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-ing tips ....................... 318
Winter driving tips........ 320
Utility vehicle precautions .................................. 323