
1072-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Maximum G-force course*
This item is linke d with the G-force 
display and the course of the past 
movement of the ball is displayed. 
Press and hold   to reset the 
record.
Wheel spin display
When a tire is spin ning, its icon on 
the display change s its color and 
blinks.
*: This item is displayed only when  driving mode is set to sport mode.
■Safety system status
Enable/Disable the following 
systems:
 PCS (Pre-Collision system) 
( P.249)
 Intuitive parking assist (if 
equipped) ( P.286)
 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
( P.280)
 RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) ( P.294)
■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 inflation pressure 
has been adjusted.
• “---” may be disp layed if the tire 
position information cannot be 
determined due to unfavorable 
radio wave conditions.
• Tire inflation pressure changes  with temperature. The displayed 
values may also be  different from 
the values measured using a tire 
pressure gauge.
■Changing settings
Use the meter control switches 
on the steering wheel to change 
settings.
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select the 
desired item to be custom-
ized.
3 Press or press and hold  .
The available settings will differ 
depending on if   is pressed or 
pressed and held. Follow the 
instructions on the display.
■Setting items
  LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
( P.257)
Press and hold   to change the 
settings of the following items:
• “Lane Center”
Select to enable /disable the lane 
centering function.
• “Steering Assist”
Select to enable/d isable steering 
wheel assistance.
• “Sensitivity”
Select to set the warning sensitivity.
• “Sway Warning”
Select to enable/disable the vehicle 
sway warning.
• “Sway Sensitivity”
Select to set the vehicle sway warn-
Settings display ( ) 

1092-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to adjust the brightness/posi-
tion of the head-up display.
• “HUD Driving Support”
Select to change  the displayed 
head-up display driving support 
item.
• “HUD Rotation”
Select to adjust the angle of the 
head-up display.
  RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if 
equipped) ( P.267)
Press   to enable/disable the 
Road Sign Assist.
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) on/off
Select to enable/disable the Road 
Sign Assist.
Press and hold   to change the 
settings of the following items:
• “Notification Method”
Select to change e ach notification 
method used  to notify the driver 
when the system recognizes 
excess speed and no-entry sign.
• “Notification Level”
Select to change e ach notification 
level used to notify  the driver when 
the system recognizes a speed limit 
sign.
■ Vehicle settings
Press and hold   to change 
the settings of the following 
items:
  PBD (Power Back Door) 
( P.135)
• “System Settings”
Select to enable/disable the power  back door system.
• “Kick Sensor”
*
Select to enable/disable the kick 
sensor.
• “Opening Adjustment”
Select the open position when 
power back door is fully open.
•“Volume”
Select to set the volume of the 
buzzer which sounds when the 
power back door system operates.
*: Vehicles with a hands free power 
back door
 “TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warn-
ing System) ( P.421)
• “Set Pressure” (tire pressure 
warning system initialization)
Select to initialize  the tire pressure 
warning system.
• “Change Wheel” (change the tire  pressure warning system sensor 
ID code set)
Select to change the tire pressure 
warning system sen sor ID code set. 
To enable this function, a second 
set of tire pressure  warning system 
sensor ID codes must be registered 
by a Toyota dealer. For information 
regarding changing the registered 
ID code set, contact your Toyota 
dealer. ( P.427)
• “Change Wheel” (register tire  pressure warning system sensor 
ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of 
the tire pressure se nsors to the tire 
pressure warning system.
 “Rear Seat Reminder” 
( P.133) 

2564-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U• When driving through steam or 
smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, 
such as at dawn or dusk, or while 
at night or in a t unnel, making a 
detectable object appear to be 
nearly the same color as its sur-
roundings
• When driving in a place where the 
surrounding brightness changes 
suddenly, such as at the entrance 
or exit of a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has  started the vehicle has not been 
driven for a certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and  for a few seconds after making a 
left/right turn
• While driving on a  curve and for a 
few seconds after driving on a 
curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised  or lowered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the  front camera
• The vehicle is being driven at  extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera  is misaligned
●In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, sufficient braking force 
may not be obtained, preventing 
the system from performing prop-
erly:
• If the braking functions cannot  operate to their full extent, such as 
when the brake parts are 
extremely cold, extremely hot, or 
wet
• If the vehicle is not properly main- tained (brakes or tires are exces- sively worn, imprope
r tire inflation 
pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven 
on a gravel road or  other slippery 
surface
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.321), the 
pre-collision br ake assist and 
pre-collision brakin g functions are 
also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on 
and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli-
sion Brake System Unavailable” 
will be displayed on the 
multi-information display. 

2584-5. Using the driving support systems
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WA R N I N G
●Vehicle is driven in a construc-
tion zone.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 
equipped.
●When the tires have been 
excessively worn, or when the 
tire inflation pressure is low.
●When tires of a size other than 
specified are installed.
●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes 
other than that highways and 
freeways.
●When your vehicle is towing a 
trailer or during emergency tow-
ing.
■Preventing LTA system mal-
functions and operations per-
formed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or 
place stickers, etc. on the sur-
face of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension 
etc. If the suspension etc. needs 
to be replaced, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
●Do not install or place anything 
on the hood or gr ille. Also, do 
not install a gr ille guard (bull 
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs 
repairs, contact your Toyota 
dealer.
■Conditions in which functions 
may not operate properly
In the following s ituations, the 
functions may not operate prop-
erly and the vehicle may depart 
from its lane. Drive safely by 
always paying careful attention to 
your surroundings and operate 
the steering wheel to correct the 
path of the vehicle without relying 
solely on the functions.
●When the follow- up cruising dis-
play is displayed (P.262) and 
the preceding vehicle changes 
lanes. (Your vehicle may follow 
the preceding vehicle and also 
change lanes.)
●When the follow- up cruising dis-
play is displayed (
P.262) and 
the preceding vehicle is sway-
ing. (Your vehicle may sway 
accordingly and depart from the 
lane.)
●When the follow- up cruising dis-
play is displayed (P.262) and 
the preceding vehicle departs 
from its lane. (Y our vehicle may 
follow the preceding vehicle and 
depart from the lane.)
●When the follow- up cruising dis-
play is displayed (
P.262) and 
the preceding vehicle is being 
driven extremely  close to the 
left/right lane line. (Your vehicle 
may follow the preceding vehi-
cle and depart from the lane.)
●Vehicle is being driven around a 
sharp curve. 

3084-5. Using the driving support systems
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WA R N I N G
●Do not replace a sensor with a 
part other than a genuine part.
●Do not subject a sensor or its 
surrounding area to a strong 
impact.
●Do not damage the sensors, 
and always keep them clean.
●If the area around a radar sen-
sor is subjected to an impact, 
the system may not operate 
properly due to a sensor mal-
function. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
■Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as 
changes to the height or inclina-
tion of the vehicle may prevent 
the sensors from detecting 
objects correctly or cause the sys-
tem to not operate or operate 
unnecessarily.
■If the Parking Support Brake 
function (static objects) oper-
ates unnecessarily, such as 
at a railroad crossing
In the event that the Parking Sup-
port Brake function (static objects) 
operates unnecessarily, such as 
at a railroad cross ing, brake con-
trol will be cancele d after approxi-
mately 2 seconds, allowing you to 
proceed forward and leave the 
area, brake control can also be 
canceled by depressing the brake 
pedal. Depressing the accelera-
tor pedal after brake control is 
canceled will allow you to proceed 
forward and leave the area.
■Notes when washing the vehi-
cle
Do not apply intensive bursts of 
water or steam to the sensor 
area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 
malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure 
washer to wash the vehicle, do 
not spray the sensors directly, 
as doing so may cause a sensor 
to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the 
vehicle, do not direct steam too 
close to the sensors as doing so 
may cause a sensor to malfunc-
tion.
■When to disable the Parking 
Support Brake
In the following situations, disable 
the Parking Suppor t Brake as the 
system may opera te even though 
there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
●When inspecting the vehicle 
using a chassis roller, chassis 
dynamo or free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a 
boat, truck or other transport 
vessel
●If the suspension has been 
modified or tires of a size other 
than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is 
raised or lowered due to the 
carried load
●When equipment that may 
obstruct a sensor is installed, 
such as a towing eyelet, bumper 
protector (an additional trim 
strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 
snow plow
●When using an automatic car 
wash 

3264-6. Driving tips
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gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle 
at a constant speed. Before 
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to 
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can 
be regenerated when slowing 
down.
Use the air conditioning only 
when necessary. Doing so can 
help reduce excessive gasoline 
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient 
temperature is high, use the 
recirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on 
the air conditioning system and 
reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline 
engine will not automatically cut 
out until it and the interior of the 
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by 
avoiding overuse of the heater.Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. 
Improper tire inflation pressure 
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause 
large amounts of friction, their 
use on dry roads can lead to 
poor fuel economy. Use tires 
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead 
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. 
Installing a large roof rack will 
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts 
up and cuts out automatically 
when cold, warming up the 
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine 
to repeatedly warm up, which 
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation 
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
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3274-6. Driving tips
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Driving
 Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand,  and that chains 
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a 
loss of vehicle control and cause 
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended 
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 
mph (120 km/h), regardless of 
the type of snow tires being 
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just 
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the 
vehicle being unable to be driven 
safely, and may cause death or 
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the 
speed limit specifi ed for the tire 
chains being used, or 30 mph 
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving  on bumpy road 
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, 
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that 
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before 
entering a curve to ensure that 
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow 
tires
Request repairs or replacement of 
snow tires from Toyota dealers or 
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and 
attachment of snow tires affects 
the operation of the tire pressure 
warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle 
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Driving
Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 
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Driving
Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
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Driving
Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm] 
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] 
in length)
Regulations regarding the use 
of tire chains vary depending on 
location and type of road. 
Always check local regulations 
before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions 
when installing and removing 
chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a 
safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires 
only. Do not install tire chains on 
the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as 
tightly as possible. Retighten 
chains after driving 1/4 1/2 mile 
(0.5 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the 
instructions provi ded with the tire 
chains.
Regulations on the use of 
tire chains
NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves 
and transmitters may not function 
correctly when tire chains are fit-
ted.