2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID park assist

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 170
Power (ignition) switch ..... 180
EV-Drive Mode................. 184
Transmission.................... 186
Turn signal lever .............. 188
Parking brake ................... 189
Horn ................................. 190
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 191
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 193
Multi-information display............................ 197
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 207
Fog light switch ................ 211
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 214 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 215
Rear view monitor system ........................... 218
Driving assist systems ..... 222
Hill-start assist control ...... 226
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 228
Cargo and luggage .......... 233
Vehicle load limits ............ 237
Winter driving tips ............ 238
Trailer towing ................... 242
Dinghy towing .................. 252

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-
engaged.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 502
● Use engine braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 186)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-
ating conditions explained above have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Hill-start assist control buzzer
●When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to P.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
• The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 minutes.
CAUTION
■ Hill-start assist control
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended
period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.

494 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
mode or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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580 Alphabetical index
BrakesFluid ...................................... 443
Parking brake ........................ 189
Brake assist .............................. 222
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Care Exterior .................................. 414
Interior ................................... 417
Seat belts .............................. 418
Cargo capacity ......................... 237
Cargo hooks ............................. 397
CD changer ............................... 290
CD player .................................. 290
Chains ....................................... 238
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 155
Booster seats, installation ..... 158
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 155
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 148
Infant seats, definition ........... 155
Infant seats, installation......... 158
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 160
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 162
Installing CRS with a top
tether straps ........................ 165
Child safety Airbag precautions ................143
Child restraint system............ 154
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 107
Installing child restraints ........ 158
Moon roof precautions .......... 118
Power window lock switch..... 116
Power window precautions ... 117 Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 466
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 110
Seat belt precautions ............ 109
Seat heater precautions ........ 394
12-volt battery precautions ................. 446, 532
Child-protectors ......................... 75
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 414
Interior ................................... 417
Seat belts .............................. 418
Clock ......................................... 197
Compass................................... 409
Condenser ................................ 443
Console box ............................. 376
Conversation mirror ................ 389
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 534
Cruise control .......................... 215
Cup holders .............................. 378
Curtain shield airbags ............. 136
Customizable features ............ 569
Daytime running light system .................................... 209
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 277
Side mirrors........................... 277
Dimension ................................ 540
Dinghy towing .......................... 252
Display Energy flow ............................. 35
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information ..................... 197
Warning message ................. 511
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 426
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 371
Wattage................................. 553
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