Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english — page 14

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cover the tip of the screwdriver with

a rag.

5

Press and hold the shift lock

override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while

both buttons are pressed.



P.319

When the shift lever is in the S
position, the shift lever can be
operated as follows:

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to
S6, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
The initial shift range in S mode is
set automatically to S4 or S5
according to vehicle speed.

■

S mode

●

You can choose from 6 levels of

accelerating force and engine

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide

greater accelerating force and

engine braking force than a higher

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

●

To prevent the engine from

over-revving, upshifting may auto-

matically occur when the shift

range is 4 or lower.

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower,

holding the shift lever toward “+”

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock

override button, make sure to set

the parking brake and depress the

brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the

brake pedal when the shift lock

override button is pressed and the

shift lever is shifted out of P, the

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving
mode

Changing shift ranges in
S mode

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sets the shift range to 6.

■

Downshifting restrictions warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In

some circumstances, downshifting

may not be possible even when the

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will

sound twice.)

■

If the S indicator does not come

on or the D indicator is dis-

played even after shifting the

shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in

the hybrid transmission system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately. (In this

situation, the hybrid transmission

will operate in the same manner as

when the shift lever is in D.)

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

3

Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not

Turn signal lever

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burned out.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the
parking brake

The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light will turn on.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically
according to the shift lever
operation. Also, even in
automatic mode, the park-
ing brake can be set or
released manually.

Operating instructions

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Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

2

Push the switch to release
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Parking brake automatic release

function (



P.224)

Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light and parking brake
light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light flashes,
operate the switch again. (



P.471)

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a “EPB Shift Inter-
lock Function Activated” is
shown on the multi-information
display.

When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is moved
out of P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light turn off.



When the shift lever is moved
into P, the parking brake will
be set, and the parking brake
indicator light and parking
brake light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated”
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in

ON, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

■

Parking brake automatic

release function

The parking brake will be released

automatically when the accelerator

pedal is slowly depressed under the

following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward or

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reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light is not

illuminated

If the automatic release function

does not operate, release the park-

ing brake manually.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated

repeatedly over a short period of

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this

happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If

the message does not disappear

after operating the switch several

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may

be heard. This does not indicate a

malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light

and parking brake light

●

Depending on the power switch

mode, the parking brake indicator

light and parking brake light will

turn on and stay on as described

below:

ON: Comes on until the parking

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned

off with the parking brake set, the

parking brake indicator light and

parking brake light will stay on for

about 15 seconds. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.190

■

Parking brake engaged warning

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake system warning

light comes on



P.464

■

Usage in winter time



P.330

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the

parking brake switch. Objects

may interfere with the switch and

may lead the parking brake to

unexpectedly operate.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator
(green)

comes on. While the

system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low)

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift

the shift lever to P, set the parking

brake and make sure that the

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake

components overheating, which

may affect braking performance

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately if

this occurs.

Brake Hold

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
vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift
lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if

any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the

brake, a warning buzzer will sound

and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released

for a period of about 3 minutes

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake

will be set automatically. In this

case, a warning buzzer sounds

and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not

hold the vehicle when the vehicle

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the

multi-information display will

inform the driver of this situation. If

a warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read

the message and follow the

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set

automatically while the system

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal.

(The parking brake will not be

released automatically if the seat

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light goes off. (



P.223)

■

When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate

even when the brake hold switch is

pressed with the brake hold system

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.471

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise

caution. The brake hold function

may not hold the vehicle in such a

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the

tires has been exceeded. Do not

use the system when stopped on

a slippery road.

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NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not

designed for use when parking

the vehicle for a long period of

time. Turning the power switch off

while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake,

which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the power

switch, depress the brake pedal,

shift the shift lever to P and set

the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.
Canada

1

The headlights, daytime

running lights (



P.229) and

all the lights listed below turn
on and off automatically.
(When the power switch is in
ON.)

2

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and
daytime running lights
(



P.229) turn on.

3

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.

4

(U.S.A.) Off

■

Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles without projector head-

lights: The daytime running lights

illuminate using the same lights as

the low beam headlights and illu-

minate dimmer than the low beam

headlights.

●

Vehicles with projector head-

lights: The daytime running lights

illuminate using the same lights as

the parking lights and illuminate

brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible

to other drivers during daytime

driving, the daytime running lights

turn on automatically when all of

the following conditions are met.

(The daytime running lights are

not designed for use at night.)

• The hybrid system is started

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the

or

*

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain

on after they illuminate, even if the

parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light

system offers greater durability

and consumes less electricity, so

it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Operating instructions

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■

Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the

sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The

headlights and tail lights turn off

30 seconds after a door is opened

and closed if the power switch is

turned to ACC or OFF. (The lights
turn off immediately if

on the

key is pressed after all the doors

are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on:

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s

door is opened.

Except for Canada: To turn the lights

on again, turn the power switch to

ON, or turn the light switch off once
and then back to

or

.

For Canada: To turn the lights on

again, turn the power switch to ON,
or turn the light switch to

once

and then back to

or

.

■

Automatic headlight leveling

system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is auto-

matically adjusted according to the

number of passengers and the load-

ing condition of the vehicle to

ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power

switch is turned off or turned to ACC

and the driver’s door is opened

while the lights are turned on.

■

Welcome lighting

The parking lights and tail lights

automatically turn on at night when

the doors are unlocked using the

entry function or wireless remote

control if the light switch is in the

position.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with
the headlight switch turned to

, if

the windshield wipers are used, the

headlights will turn on automatically

after several seconds to help

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery of the vehicle from discharging,

if the headlights and/or tail lights are

on when the power switch is turned

off the 12-volt battery-saving func-

tion will operate and automatically

turn off all the lights after approxi-

mately 20 minutes. When the power

switch is turned to ON, the 12-volt

battery-saving function will be dis-

abled.

When any of the following are per-

formed, the 12-volt battery-saving

function is canceled once and then

reactivated. All the lights will turn off

automatically 20 minutes after the

12-volt battery-saving function has

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.528)

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1

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) secures excellent visi-
bility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjust-
ing the direction of the light axis
of the headlights according to
vehicle speed and the degree of

the tire’s angle as controlled by
steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph
(10 km/h) or higher.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.528)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

Turning on the high beam
headlights

AFS (Adaptive Front-light-
ing System) (if equipped)

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1

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

2

Push the lever away from
you with the headlight switch

in the

or

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will come on when the system is

operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high

beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met, the high beams will

be turned on automatically (after

approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions is

met, the high beams will turn off

automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the

road ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following

situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam
uses a camera sensor
located behind the upper
portion of the windshield to
assess the brightness of the
lights of vehicles ahead,
streetlights, etc., and auto-
matically turns the high
beams on or off as neces-
sary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe your

surroundings and turning the high

beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic
High Beam

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from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be

detected due to repeated curves,

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a

faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead

are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog

lights without its headlights turned

on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic

signals, and illuminated billboards

or signs and other reflective

objects may cause the high

beams to change to the low

beams, or the low beams to

remain on.

●

The following factors may affect

the amount of time taken for the

high beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights,

fog lights, and tail lights of vehi-

cles ahead

• The movement and direction of

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a

two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road

surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and

amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off

unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may

not be detected.

●

In the following situations the sys-

tem may not be able to correctly

detect the surrounding brightness

level. This may cause the low

beams to remain on or the high

beams to flash or dazzle pedestri-

ans or vehicles ahead. In such a

case, it is necessary to manually

switch between the high and low

beams.

• When driving in inclement weather

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured

by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or

damaged

• When the camera sensor is

deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness

level is equal to that of headlights,

tail lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of

vehicles ahead are turned off,

dirty, changing color, or not aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water,

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding

vehicle

• When driving through an area of

intermittently changing brightness

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly

driving ascending/descending

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy

or uneven surfaces (such as

stone-paved roads, gravel roads,

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• When there is a highly reflective

object ahead of the vehicle, such

as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding

vehicle is highly reflective, such as

a container on a truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling

due to a flat tire, a trailer being

towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed

between the high beams and low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal

manner

• When the driver believes that the

high beams may be flashing or

dazzling pedestrians or other driv-

ers

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Temporarily lowering sensor

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the power switch off while

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in

or

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in

high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is

on.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step

2

,

repeat pulling the headlight

switch lever to the original posi-

tion then pushing it to the high

beam position quickly 10 times,

then leave the lever in high beam

position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the

Automatic High Beam indicator

is turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights)

may turn on even when the vehicle

is stopped.

■

Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High Beam
system again.

■

Switching to the high
beams

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

Turning the high beams
on/off manually

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1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Turns the fog lights off

2

Turns the fog lights on

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Operate the

lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows.



Intermittent windshield wip-
ers with interval adjuster

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

2

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Intermittent operation

Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excel-
lent visibility in difficult driv-
ing conditions, such as in
rain and fog.

Operating instructions

Windshield wipers and

washer

Operating the lever can
switch between automatic
operation and manual oper-
ation, or can use the
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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3

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Low speed operation

4

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

High speed operation

5

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted
when intermittent operation is
selected.

6

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

8

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

When “AUTO” is selected, the
wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling
rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accor-
dance with rain volume and
vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when “AUTO” is
selected.

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

2

Rain-sensing wiper oper-

ation

3

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Low speed operation

4

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

High speed operation

5

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Temporary operation

When AUTO mode is selected,