2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID stop start

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Automatic air conditioning
Type A
Type B
Lower center console switches
Power Liftgate (back door) main switch (inside glove box)1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel tank door opener
Hood lock release lever
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch1
Power Liftgate (back door) switch
Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar)1
Heated steering wheel switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
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If equipped 2 Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3
Refer to the “2016 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system
Start function
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running. NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Depress
brake pedal
will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If
it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Push
1. Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Grasp
2. Lift

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and “
” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
5. Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Door locks
LockUnlock
Unlock
Lock
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like
mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
VSC OFF button
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF switch

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Windshield wipers & washers
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlets-12V DC & 120V AC
Instrument panel
(12V DC)
The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position
to be used.
Center console
(12V DC)
Rear center console
(120V AC)Rear center console
(12V DC)
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Off
Push to Wash and wipe
Rear
Front-Intermittent
Front-Auto (Rain-sensing)
1 Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield
wipers Rotate to increase/
decrease sensor sensitivity.
(if equipped)Temporary
operation
Rain sensing
(AUTO)
Low
HighAdjust sensitivity2
Pull to wash
and wipe
Interval wipe Mist
Slow
Fast Adjust frequency
1
Pull to wash
and wipe

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To
stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
MicrophoneTelephone controlsSteering
wheel switches
Volume control
“
vv” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.).
End call
Start call
Steering wheel switches
and telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and
the system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Buttons and their position may vary on some vehicles, for more details please refer to the Owner’s
Manual.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).