
791-5. Theft deterrent system
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after 
the power switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the power switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key registered to the 
security system (key with a built-in 
transponder chip) of another vehi-
cle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key 
has not been previously 
registered in the vehicle’s 
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system 

811-5. Theft deterrent system
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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For safety and security
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows, moon roof (if 
equipped) and panoramic 
moon roof (if equipped) are 
closed before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors. The system  will be set automatically after 30 
seconds.
The security indicator changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC 
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few 
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the 
following situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the 
alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens 
a door or hood, or unlocks the 
vehicle.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or 
opened in any way other 
than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control 
or mechanical key. (The 
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system 

902-1. Instrument cluster
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Clock (P. 9 2 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.91)
Shift position display ( P.220)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 122°F 
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the amb ient 
temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not 
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated e nergy will be used to 
charge the hybrid battery (traction 
battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power 
is not being used very often. The gasoline engi
ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various 
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle 
within the Eco area, more 
Eco-friendly driving can be 
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving 
range is being exceeded (during full 
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regen- eration refers to the conversion of 
energy created by the movement 
of the vehicle into electrical 
energy.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following sit uations, the cor-
rect outside temperature may not 
be displayed, or the display may 
take longer than normal to 
change:
• When stopped, or  driving at low 
speeds (less than 12 mph [20 
km/h]) 

942-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_UAs a result, the actual distance that 
can be driven may differ from that 
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is 
added to the tank, the display may 
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power 
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled 
without turning the power switch off, 
the display may 
not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the 
remaining fuel amount is low and 
the distance that can be driven with 
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
■Fuel economy
Use the displayed values as a ref-
erence only.
Driving range
Displays driving range with remain-
ing fuel.
This distance is  computed based 
on your average fuel consumption. 
As a result, the actual distance that 
can be driven may differ from that 
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is 
added to the tank, the display may 
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power 
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled 
without turning the power switch off,  the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the 
remaining fuel amount is low and 
the distance that can be driven with 
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.
Current fuel economy
Displays the instantaneous current 
fuel Economy.
Average fuel economy
Displays the average fuel economy 
since the function
 was reset or the 
average fuel economy after starting 
or refueling.
*1, 2, 3
The average fuel economy dis-
play can be changed in  . 
( P.98)
*1: Use the displayed fuel consump-
tion as a reference only.
*2: Average fuel economy since the function was res et can be reset 
by pressing and holding  .
*3: Average fuel economy after  starting is reset each time the 
engine stops.
■ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/Eco score
Displays a reference operation 
range for using the accelerator 
pedal according to driving condi-
tions, and a score result that 
evaluates the current driving 
status. 

952-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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Vehicle status information and indicators
ECO Accelerator Guidance
Eco score
 ECO Accelerator Guidance
Eco area
Indicates that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Indicates that the Eco-friendly driv-
ing range is being exceeded 
(during full power  driving, etc.)
Current accelerator pedal 
operation
Displayed as a green bar when 
within the Eco area.
Eco-friendly acceleration can be 
achieved by keeping the accelera-
tor pedal operation display within 
the range indicated by the blue bar. 
( P.191)
Zone of Eco acceleration
Displayed as a blue bar, and rep-
resents an estimated suitable  accelerator pedal operation range 
for the current driving conditions, 
such as starting off or cruising.
This display changes according to 
situation, such as when starting off 
or cruising.
Eco score
The following 3 Ec o driving meth-
ods are evaluated in 5 levels: 
Smooth start-off acceleration, driv-
ing without sudden acceleration, 
and smooth stopping. When the 
vehicle is stopped, an Eco score 
out of 100 points  will be displayed.
Score result
Eco start status
Eco cruise status
Eco stop status
How to read the bar display
Not yet evaluated
Low 

962-1. Instrument cluster
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High
• After the hybrid system is started, the Eco score will not be dis-
played until the vehicle speed 
exceeds approximately 12 mph 
(20 km/h).
• The Eco score will be reset each  time the hybrid system is started.
• When the hybrid system is  stopped, the total score of the 
current trip will  be displayed.
■The ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/Eco score will not operate 
when
The ECO Accelerator Guidance/Eco 
score will not opera te in the follow-
ing situations:
●The Hybrid System Indicator is not 
operating.
●The vehicle is being driven using 
the dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range.
■Driving support system 
information
Select to display the operational 
status of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
( P.257)
 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if 
equipped) ( P.267)
 Dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range 
( P.270)
■Navigation system-linked 
display (if equipped)
Select to display the following 
navigation system-linked infor-
mation:
 Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (head-
ing-up display)
■Route guidance to destination 
display
When the route guidance to destina-
tion display is enabled on the 
head-up display, it will not be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 1 1 4 )
Select to enable selection of an 
audio source or track on the 
meter using the meter control 
switches.
This menu icon can be set to be 
displayed/not displayed in  .
■Drive information
2 items that are selected using 
the “Drive Info Items” setting 
(average speed, distance and 
total time) can be displayed ver-
tically.
The displayed information 
changes according to the “Drive 
Info Type” setting (since the sys-
Driving support system 
information display ( )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( ) 

972-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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Vehicle status information and indicators
tem was started or between 
resets). ( P.98)
Use the displayed information 
as a reference only.
Following items will be dis-
played.
 “Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the 
average vehicl e speed since 
hybrid system start
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance 
driven since hybrid system start
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed  time since hybrid system start
*
*
: These items are reset each time  the engine stops.
 “Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the 
average vehicle  speed since the 
display was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance 
driven since the display was 
reset
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed 
time since the display was reset
*
*
: To reset, display  the desired item 
and press and hold  .
■Energy monitor
 P. 1 1 7
■Tire pressure
 P. 4 2 1
■AWD Control (if equipped)
Torque distribution display
Displays the drive status of each 
wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.
G-force display*
Displays the size a nd direction of 
the G-force applied to the vehicle 
via changes to the position of the 
ball on the display.
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linke d with the G-force 
display and the co urse of the past 
movement of the ball is displayed. 
Press and hold   to reset the 
record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spi nning, its icon on 
the display changes its color and 
blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when  driving mode is set to sport mode.
■Tire pressure
• It may take a few  minutes to dis-
play the tire inflation pressure 
after the power switch is turned to 
ON. It may also  take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation 
pressure after infl ation pressure 
has been adjusted.
• “---” may be displayed if the tire  position information cannot be 
determined due to unfavorable  

1052-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Displayed as a blue bar, and rep-
resents an estimated suitable 
accelerator pedal operation range 
for the current driving conditions, 
such as starting off or cruising.
This display changes according to 
situation, such as when starting off 
or cruising.
 Eco score
The following 3 E co driving meth-
ods are evaluated in 5 levels: 
Smooth start-off acceleration, driv-
ing without sudden acceleration, 
and smooth stopping. When the 
vehicle is stopped , an Eco score 
out of 100 po ints will be displayed.
Eco start status
Eco cruise status
Eco stop status
Score result
How to read the bar display
Not yet evaluated Low
High
• After the hybrid system is started, 
the Eco score will not be dis-
played until the vehicle speed 
exceeds approximately 12 mph 
(20 km/h).
• The Eco score  will be reset each 
time the hybrid system is started.
• When the hybrid system is  stopped, the total score of the 
current trip will  be displayed.
■Speedometer display (digi-
tal speed)/Driving range
 Speedometer display (digital 
speed)
P. 1 1 0
 Driving range
Displays driving ra nge with remain-
ing fuel. Use the displayed values 
as a reference only.
This distance is computed based 
on your average f uel consumption. 
As a result, the actual distance that 
can be driven may differ from that 
displayed.
When only a small amount of fuel is 
added to the tank, the display may 
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power 
switch off. If the ve hicle is refueled 
without turning the power switch off, 
the display may not be updated.
When “Refuel” is displayed, the 
remaining fuel amount is low and 
the distance that can be driven with 
the remaining fuel cannot be calcu-
lated.
Refuel immediately.