2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID seats

671-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
Second seats (8-seat models)
An anchor bracket is provided for
each second seat.
Second seats (7-seat models)
An anchor bracket is provided for
both second seats.
Third seats
An anchor bracket is provided for
the third center seat.

701-1. For safe use
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Rear-facing
⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat
Adjusting the seat
Second seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Move the seat as far back as
possible.
Third seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the strap. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat facing
the rear of the vehicle.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)
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Forward-facing
⎯ Convertible seat
Adjusting the seat
Second seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Move the seat as far back as
possible.
Third seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the strap. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
If your child restraint system
interferes with a head restraint
and cannot be installed properly,
install the child restraint system
after removing the head
restraint. (→P. 168)
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Booster seat
Adjusting the seat
Second seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Move the seat as far back as
possible.
Third seats
Fold the seatback while pull-
ing the strap. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
If your child restraint system interferes with a head restraint and cannot
be installed properly, install the child restraint system after removing the
head restraint. ( →P. 168)
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High back typeBooster type

781-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system on the center second and third
seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second seat only)\
and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be
adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat
as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in second or third
seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions
next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt
effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and
low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,
move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.

841-2. Hybrid system
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. Always shift the shift lever to
P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under t\
he
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear\
seat.
■ Vehicle Proximity Notification System
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may
be difficult for pedestrians, people ridi ng bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area to hear:
● When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity
● When it is raining or during strong winds
● When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 666)

861-2. Hybrid system
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There are air intake vents under
the second seats for the purpose
of cooling the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If the vents become
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.
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 minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off sy stem activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displa yed 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. 577)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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Operation of
each component
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Keys .................................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 124
Back door .......................... 130
Glass hatch ....................... 142
Smart key system ............. 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 154
Rear seats......................... 156
Driving position memory ........................... 163
Head restraints.................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 171
Inside rear view mirror ...... 173
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 175
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 177
Moon roof .......................... 181
Panoramic moon roof........ 185