2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; all electrical systems can be used.
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 hybrid system
cannot be started.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”\
switch will change
the operation mode in succession from:
Smart Key
Push and hold
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key system

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NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Engage support rod
Pull When the fuel door cannot
be opened by pressing the
inside switch. Remove the
cover inside the luggage
compartment and pull the
lever.Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and raise hood
The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (da\
y mode)
and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. However,when in da\
y mode,
adjusting the brightness level will also change the brightness level of \
night mode.
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
Instrument panel light control
OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap
Engine maintenance

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(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.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el 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).
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 en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips tha\
t involve
frequent accelerating.
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise late at n\
ight in resi-
dential areas or to cut emissions when parking in a small garage or und\
erground car
park. *
The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to sh\
ift from
Park.
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 th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
+
-
Hybrid transmission
EV drive mode
ECO drive mode
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE

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LockUnlock
Unlock
Lock
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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 START STOP” switch is set to OFF and\
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Clock
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes to
set or change the time.
HoursMinutes
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Auto lock/unlock
Door locks
Parking brake

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push
Turn
MicrophoneSteering wheel telephone controls
Volume control
End call
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.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please\
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
** Push and hold to access Mobile Assistant. Once you connect a compatible,\

registered mobile phone, you can access Siri® Eyes Free using Mobile Assistant
access switch.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual and the Navigation System Owner’s Manu\
al for more
details.

NOTE: Concentrating

on the road should always be your first priority while
driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it will distract you.
Voice command switch
Start call/
Mobile Assistant access**
Type A
Type B
Steering lock release
Steering wheel switches
& telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*

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SHADE OPERATIONTILTING OPERATION
SLIDING OPERATIONTILTING OPERATION
Moonroof (if equipped)
Panoramic moonroof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
If the moonroof is open, pressing the switch
closes it up to the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the half-open position
when the switch is pressed, it will open up to the
half-open position.
To stop operation partway, quickly slide and
release the switch again.
Close
Open
The moonroof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce win\
d noise
and the shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open or close\
the
moonroof.
SLIDING OPERATION