fuel consumption TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

972-1. Instrument cluster
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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 ( )

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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
Not yet evaluated
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

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.

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Matching trailer ball height to
trailer coupler height
No matter wh ich class of tow hitch
applies, for a m ore safe trailer
hookup, the trailer ball setup must
be the proper height for the coupler
on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
■Before towing
Check that the fo llowing conditions
are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires
are properly inflated. ( P.495)
●Trailer tires are inflated according
to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passen-
ger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can
have an adverse impact on
handling, performance,
braking, durability, and fuel
consumption. For your
safety and the safety of oth-
ers, you must not overload
your vehicle or trailer. You
must also ensure that you
are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the tow-
ing equipment has been
installed correctly and used
properly, and that you
employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and
braking performance are
affected by trailer stability,
brake performance and set-
ting, trailer brakes, the hitch
and hitch systems (if
equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the
vehicle in accordance with
your trailer’s characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Toyota dealer
for further information
about additional require-
ments such as a towing kit,
etc.

3184-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (P.308)
Eco-friendly driving is possible
by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within the Eco area.
( P. 8 8 )
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic, etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using N, there is no posi-
tive effect on fuel consumption.
In N, the gasoline engine oper-
ates but electricity cannot be
generated. Also, when using the
air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam,
Hybrid Electric Vehi-
cle driving tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays

3194-6. Driving tips
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Driving
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing