2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ECO mode

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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles with a monochrome display
1 If equipped.2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction.
Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Front Fog light indicator1
Cruise control (constant speed
control mode) indicator/Cruise
control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning2
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position Anti-lock Brake System warning
2
Airbag SRS warning2
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator2
Auto High Beam (AHB) indicator2
All-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Brake system warning2
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside
rear view indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
indicator1
Eco driving indicator2
Driver seat belt reminder(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode) indicator/DRCC
SET indicator
Engine coolant temperature gauge Shift position and
shift range
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display (MID) Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer/trip meter/Stop & Start Engine
System operation time display
1
Meter panel lights control button
Service indicators and reminders
OVERVIEW Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
1 If equipped.2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction.
Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Cruise control (constant speed
control mode) indicator/Cruise
control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning
2
Driver seat belt reminder(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode) indicator/DRCC
SET indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator2
Master warning2
Tire Pressure Warning2
Turn signal indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator2
Slip indicator2
SNOW mode indicator
Stop & Start Engine System indicator1
Stop & Start Engine System cancel indicator1
Security indicator2
Headlight low/high beam
indicator
Low fuel level warning
Parking brake warning
2
“PWR MODE” indicator1
Land Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) indicator
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning2
2nd and 3rd row seat belt reminder
indicator (warning buzzer)
Service indicators and reminders
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GraspCarry
Smart Key remote
Front door unlock*
Carry
Smart Key remote
Front door lock
Touch
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
NOTE: Power back door will not open if glass hatch is open.
* 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.
(1) Push
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
(2) Lift
NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” swit\
ch will change
the operation mode in succession from:
GLASS HATCH UNLOCK
BACK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK
Smart Key
Smart Key
Smart Key
Push
Push and holdPush
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
PANIC BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER LIFTGATE OPERATION
Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
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Carry
Smart Key remote
Front door unlock*
Carry
Smart Key remote
Front door lock
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
NOTE: Power back door will not open if glass hatch is open.
* 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.
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.
Push
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” swit\
ch will change
the operation mode in succession from:BACK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK
Smart Key
Push and hold
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
PANIC BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
Smart Key system
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Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift le\
ver in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
With Smart Key system
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key) Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” swit\
ch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Clock
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes
to set or change the time.
HoursMinutes
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
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Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift le\
ver in the “D” position.
LockUnlock
Unlock
Lock
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushTurn
Turn
Turn
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key) Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” swit\
ch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
HomeLink® indicator light
Garage door operation indicator
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes
to set or change the time.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Door locks
Parking brake
Steering lock release
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Seat heaters/ventilators
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Hi temperature
OFF switch
Low temperature
Hi temperature
OFF switch
Low temperature
Turn the seat heater on and adjust the number, the higher the number, th\
e warmer
the seat becomes.
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend \
a steep hill,
maintaining a constant low speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) without brake\
pedal
operation.
Press the “DAC” button to acctivate the system. The slip indicator\
will flash to
indicate that the downhill assist control system is operating.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundi\
ngs like
mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRA\
C system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 se\
conds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, su\
ch as on
snow.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power\
needs
to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in \
mud and you
need to free it.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driver’s seatDriver’s seatFront
passenger’s seat
Front
passenger’s seat
Type B
Type A
FRONT SEAT HEATERS (IF EQUIPPED)
SECOND ROW SEAT HEATERS (IF EQUIPPED)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(AWD models) (
if equipped)
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models)
(
if equipped)
Snow mode button
Low temperature
Turn the seat heater on and adjust the number, the higher the number, th\
e warmer
the seat becomes.
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend \
a steep hill,
maintaining a constant low speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) without brake\
pedal
operation.
Press the “DAC” button to acctivate the system. The slip indicator\
will flash to
indicate that the downhill assist control system is operating.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundi\
ngs like
mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRA\
C system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 se\
conds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Use snow mode for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, su\
ch as on
snow.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power\
needs
to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in \
mud and you
need to free it.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Front
passenger’s seat
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