2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID manual transmission

2254-1. Before driving
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Driving
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differ ential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize.
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular v ehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a
lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.

3264-6. Driving tips
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
hybrid battery, hybrid system or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery
stowed under the rear seats to short circuit.
● Water entering the hybrid transaxle will cause deterioration in transmission
quality. The malfunction indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not
be drivable.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the transaxle case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

599Alphabetical index
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Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 117
EV drive mode ...................... 235
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 317
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 514
Overheating .......................... 525
Power (ignition) switch .......... 229
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 516
S mode ................................. 239
I/M test ...................................... 396
Identification ............................ 533 Engine................................... 534
Vehicle .................................. 533
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 229
Illuminated entry system ........ 343
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 390
Moon roof.............................. 185
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door ................... 139
Power windows ..................... 181
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 418 Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Interior lights ........................... 341
Switch ................................... 342
Wattage ................................ 543
Intuitive parking assist
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Jack
Positioning the jack............... 401
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door................... 138
Power window ...................... 180
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote
control ........................ 129, 135
Keys .......................................... 124
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch ....................... 229
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 125
Key number plate ................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 128
Mechanical key ..................... 125
Power switch ........................ 229
Replacing the battery............ 432
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control key...................................... 124
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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Safety Connect ........................ 370
Seat belt reminder light........... 463
Seat belts.................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 387
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer .... 463
Seat belt extender................... 37
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 462
Seat heaters ............................. 339
Seat position memory ............. 165
Seat ventilators ........................ 339
Seating capacity ...................... 210
Seats ................................. 156, 158 Adjustment .................... 156, 158
Adjustment
precautions ................. 157, 164
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 66
Cleaning................................ 387
Driving position memory ....... 165
Head restraints ..................... 169
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 339 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 246
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 253
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 286
Radar sensor ........ 280, 301, 310
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 257
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 237 Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 516
S mode ................................. 239
Shift lock system ..................... 516
Shopping bag hooks ............... 351
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 244 Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Side mirrors ............................. 177 Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 307
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Side table ................................. 362
Side turn signal lights ............. 242 Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Smart key system .................... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Warning message................. 486
Snow tires ................................ 322
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Tachometer .............................. 103
Tail lights .................................. 244Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 93
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Tire inflation pressure ............. 425
Maintenance data ................. 540
Warning light ......................... 463
Tire information ....................... 547
Glossary................................ 554
Size ....................................... 550
Tire identification number ..... 549
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 552
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 417Function ................................ 417
Initializing .............................. 417
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters.................. 417
Registering ID codes ............ 419
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 418
Warning light ......................... 463 Tires .......................................... 415
Chains .................................. 321
Checking............................... 415
If you have a flat tire ............. 490
Inflation pressure .................. 540
Information............................ 547
Replacing.............................. 490
Rotating tires ........................ 416
Size....................................... 540
Snow tires ............................. 322
Spare tire .............................. 490
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 417
Warning light......................... 463
Tools ......................................... 491
Top tether strap ......................... 76
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 456
Trailer towing ........................ 211
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 294
Traction battery (hybrid battery)........................ 85
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 294
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 81
Trailer towing .......................... 211
Transmission ........................... 237
Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 516
S mode ................................. 239
Turn signal lights .................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 543
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