Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english — page 5

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1-4. Hybrid system

1

For safety and secu

rity

There are air intake vents under
each side of the second seat for
the purpose of cooling the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vent is blocked,
charging/discharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
may become limited.

WARNING

●

If your vehicle needs to be

towed, do so with all four

wheels raised. If the wheels

connected to the electric motor

(traction motor) are on the

ground when towing, the motor

may continue to generate elec-

tricity. This may cause a fire.

(



P.459)

●

Carefully inspect the ground

under the vehicle. If you find

that liquid has leaked onto the

ground, the fuel system may

have been damaged. Leave the

vehicle as soon as possible.

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery)

●

Never resell, hand over or mod-

ify the hybrid battery. To prevent

accidents, hybrid batteries that

have been removed from a dis-

posed vehicle are collected

through your Toyota dealer. Do

not dispose of the battery your-

self.

Unless the battery is properly col-

lected, the following may occur,

resulting in death or serious

injury:
• The hybrid battery may be ille-

gally disposed of or dumped,

and it is hazardous to the envi-

ronment or someone may touch

a high voltage part, resulting in

an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to

be used exclusively with your

hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid bat-

tery is used outside of your

vehicle or modified in any way,

accidents such as electric

shock, heat generation, smoke

generation, an explosion and

electrolyte leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over

your vehicle, the possibility of an

accident is extremely high

because the person receiving the

vehicle may not be aware of these

dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of

without the hybrid battery hav-

ing been removed, there is a

danger of serious electric shock

if high voltage parts, cables and

their connectors are touched. In

the event that your vehicle must

be disposed of, the hybrid bat-

tery must be disposed of by

your Toyota dealer or a qualified

service shop. If the hybrid bat-

tery is not disposed of properly,

it may cause electric shock that

can result in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vents

Do not carry large amounts of

water such as water cooler bottles

in the vehicle. If water spills onto

the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery), the battery may be dam-

aged. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent

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1-4. Hybrid system

When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor,
the emergency shut off system
blocks the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution
and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates,

your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the hybrid system or
an improper operation is
attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. (



P.474)

■

If a warning light comes on, a

warning message is displayed,

or the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The hybrid system may not start. In

this case, try to start the system

again. If the “READY” indicator does

not come on, contact your Toyota

dealer.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vent

●

Do not place objects that will

block the air intake vents. The

hybrid battery (traction battery)

may become limited and be

damaged.

●

Clean the air intake vents regu-

larly to prevent the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) to be

limited.

●

Do not allow liquid or foreign

material to enter the air intake

vent as this may cause a short

circuit and damage the hybrid

battery (traction battery).

●

A filter is installed to the air

intake vent. When the filter

remains noticeably dirty even

after cleaning the air intake

vent, filter cleaning or replace-

ment is recommended. Refer to

P.439for details on how to clean

the filters.

Emergency shut off sys-
tem

Hybrid warning message

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

1

For safety and secu

rity

1-5.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the

system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in

contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or

touching a key registered to the

security system (key with a built-in

transponder chip) of another vehi-

cle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.

This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

■

Certification for the immobilizer system



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

81

1-5. Theft deterrent system

1

For safety and secu

rity

*

: If equipped

■

Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic
moon roof (if equipped) are
closed before the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system

will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the

following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the

alarm system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens

a door or hood, or unlocks the

vehicle.

Alarm

*

The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:



A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is

locked. (



P.499)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper

entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the

alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a

person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the

12-volt battery

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

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2

2

Vehicle

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s

Vehicle status information

and indicators

.

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indica-

tors . . . . . . . ...

84

Gauges and meters . ...

89

Multi-information display

(4.2-inch display). . ..

92

Multi-information display

(7-inch display). . ..

102

Head-up display . . ..

112

Energy monitor/consump-

tion screen. . . . .

117

84

2-1. Instrument cluster

2-1.Instrument cluster

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.

Warning 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

85

2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

s



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.464)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning
light

*1

(



P.464)

(yellow)

Brake system warning
light

*1

(



P.464)

High coolant temperature
warning light

*2

(



P.464)

Hybrid system overheat
warning light

*2

(



P.465)

Charging system warning
light

*2

(



P.465)

Low engine oil pressure
warning light

*2

(



P.465)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

*1

(



P.465)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

*1

(



P.465)

SRS warning light

*1

(



P.466)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.466)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

(



P.466)

Brake Override System
warning light/Drive-Start
Control warning light

*2

(



P.466)

(red/yel-

low)

Electric power steering
system warning light
(



P.467)

Low fuel level warning
light

*1

(



P.467)

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2-1. Instrument cluster

*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.467)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light

*2

(



P.468)

Tire pressure warning
light

*1

(



P.468)

(orange)

LTA indicator

*2

(



P.468)

(flashes)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

*1, 3, 4

(if

equipped) (



P.469)

(flashes)

RCTA OFF indicator

*2, 3

(



P.469)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 3, 4

(if equipped) (



P.469)

(flashes or

illumi-

nates)

PCS warning light

*1

(



P.470)

Slip indicator

*1

(



P.470)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

*1

(



P.471)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

*1

(



P.471)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

*1

(



P.471)

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.222)

(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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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Vehicle

statu

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dicator

s



Drive mode indicators

*1

:7-inch display only: This light illu-

minates on the multi-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 indicator

*2

(



P.266)

(green)

LTA indicator

*2

(



P.249,

266)

(orange)
(flashes)

LTA indicator

*2

(



P.266)

BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators

*5, 6

(



P.286, 301)

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.301)

PKSB OFF indicator

*3, 4,

9

(if equipped) (



P.309)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

*4

(



P.323)

VSC OFF indicator

*3, 4

(



P.324)

Smart key system indica-
tor

*2

(



P.213)

“READY” indicator
(



P.213)

EV drive mode indicator

*1

(



P.217)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

*4

(



P.223)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

*4

(



P.223)

Brake hold standby indica-
tor

*4

(



P.226)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

*4

(



P.226)

EV indicator

*1

(



P.72)

Low outside temperature
indicator

*2, 7

(



P.89)

Security indicator

*8

(



P.79, 81)

“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*4, 8

(



P.43)

Eco drive mode indicator

*2

(



P.319)

Sport mode indicator

*2

(



P.319)

Trail Mode indicator

*2

(if

equipped) (



P.320)

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2-1. Instrument cluster

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.

*5

:In order to confirm operation, the

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators illuminate 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.90)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.92, 102)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P.474)

Gauges and meters

Meter display

90

2-1. Instrument cluster

Clock (



P.92)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.91)

Shift position display (



P.219)

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 than normal to

change:

• When stopped, or driving at low

speeds (less than 12 mph [20

km/h])

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• When the outside temperature

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, 110)

■

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.502)

Odometer and trip meter
display

92

2-1. Instrument cluster

The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.

This image is for example only, and
may differ from the actual vehicle.

1

Darker

2

Brighter

■

Brightness of the meters (day

mode and night mode)

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 surround-

ing area is dark

The clocks can be adjusted on
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Display

The multi-information display
presents the driver with a variety
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.

■

Menu icons

Select a menu icon to display its
content.

Changing the instrument
panel light brightness

Adjusting the clock

Multi-information dis-

play (4.2-inch display)

Display and menu icons

Driving information display
(



P.93)

Driving support system
information display
(



P.96)

Audio system-linked dis-
play (



P.96)

Vehicle information dis-
play (



P.96)

Settings display (



P.97)

Warning message display
(



P.101)