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1002. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate 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 system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*1
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 568)*1
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light (→P. 568)
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1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 239) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(
→P. 286)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 241)*2, 3 Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 241) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 234)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 242)
*1, 8 Slip indicator ( →P. 330)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 245)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 330)
*2Front fog light indicator
(→P. 249)*2BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) indicator ( →P. 313)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (constant speed
control mode) indicator
( →P. 300)
*2, 5, 6BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→P. 313)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control
mode) indicator
( →P. 296)
*7
Security indicator
(→P. 91, 93)
Dynamic radar cruise
control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 296, 300) “READY” indicator
(
→P. 225)
*1, 4PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(→P. 272) EV indicator (
→P. 83)
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1022. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate 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 system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-UAL”.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BS M outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis- play, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, the BSM function is enabled on
of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators 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 malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. EV drive mode indicator
(
→P. 231)
*1, 7
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 54)
*1, 7
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 54)
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 sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
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1112. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
●Accent color
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the
cursor color.
● Speed limit display
* (if equipped)
Select to set the display of speed limit information stored in the
navigation system to on with the speed limit caution indicator
(yellow) enabled, on with the sp eed limit caution not enabled, or
off. If enabled, the s peed limit caution indicator will come on if the
vehicle speed exceeds th e displayed speed limit.
● Initialization
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned
to their default setting.
*: Speed limit display may not be available for some regions.
■Settings can be changed
Customizable features: →P. 666
■ Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up
display, will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off.
■ Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can b\
e
changed through the meter control switch will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
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1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
● Do not pull on the back door damper stay (vehicles without a power back
door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a power back door) to close the
back door, and do not hang on the back door damper stay (vehicles with-
out a power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a power back
door).
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay
(vehicles without a power back door) or back door spindle (vehicles with a
power back door) to break, causing an accident.
●Vehicles without a power back door:
The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
● When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
● Vehicles without a power back door:
When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.
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1383-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
●Vehicles without a power back door: If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy
object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being
opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and
injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genu-
ine Toyota part is recommended.
■ Back door closer (vehicles with a power back door)
● Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the
power back door system is canceled.
●In the event that the back door is left
slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed
position. It takes several seconds
before the back door closer begins to
operate. Be careful not to catch fingers
or anything else in the back door, as this
may cause bone fractures or other seri-
ous injuries.
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1443-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
●Do not pull on the glass hatch damper stay to close the glass hatch, and
do not hang on the glass hatch damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the
glass hatch. Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the
glass hatch to suddenly shut again after it is opened, resulting in death or
serious injury.
● Do not open the glass hatch while the rear wiper is switched on. (If the rear
wiper is switched on while the glass hatch is open, the wiper motor drive
disc will be rotating on the door panel.)
●The glass hatch may suddenly shut if it
is not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the glass hatch on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the glass hatch unexpectedly
open and close by itself. Make sure that
the glass hatch is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment.
Also pay attention to your personal
belongings such as bags and ties.
● When closing the glass hatch, take
extra care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught. Also pay attention to
your personal belongings such as bags
and ties.
● When closing the glass hatch, make
sure to press it lightly on its outer sur-
face.
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1623-3. Adjusting the seats
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not fold down a rear seatback when there are passengers sitting in the
rear seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
■ After adjusting or returning the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.