
19Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
USB port*1
USB charging ports ............................................. .............. P.368
Power outlet ................................................... .................... P.377
Brake hold switch .............................................. ................ P.227
Parking brake switch ........................................... .............. P.224
Applying/releasing............................................. ................... P.224
Precautions against winter season .............................. ........ P.327
Warning buzzer/light/message ................................... .. P.460, 470
Trail Mode switch
*2............................................................ P.3 17
EV drive mode switch ........................................... ............. P.218
VSC OFF switch ................................................. ................ P.320
Driving mode select switch ..................................... .......... P.316
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA  SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
*2: If equipped 

3635-4. Using the storage features
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5
Interior features
Front of console
Rear of console box (if 
equipped)
■Cable pass through (Instru-
ment panel)
The open tray is provided with a 
hole that allows cables to be passed 
through the tray from the USB port, 
USB charging ports or power outlet.
Remove the cover.
WA R N I N G
■Items unsuitable  for the open 
tray
Observe the following precautions 
when putting ite ms in the open 
tray. Failure to do so may cause 
items to be thrown out of the tray 
in the event of s udden braking or 
steering. In these cases, the items 
may interfere with pedal operation 
or cause driver distraction, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not store ite ms in the tray 
that can easily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items in the tray 
higher than the tray’s edge.
●Do not put items in the tray that 
may protrude over the tray’s 
edge. 

3685-5. Using the other interior features
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5-5.Using the other interior features
The USB charging ports are 
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity at 5 V to external devices.
The USB charging ports are for 
charging only. They are not 
designed for data transfer or 
other purposes.
Depending on the external 
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual 
included with the device before 
using a USB charging port.
■Using the USB charging 
ports
On the instrument panel
Open the lid.
Rear of console box
Open the lid.
■The USB charging ports can be 
used when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■Situations in which the USB 
charging ports may not operate 
correctly
●If a device which consumes more 
than 2.1 A at 5  V is connected
●If a device designed to communi-
cate with a personal computer, 
such as a USB memory device, is 
connected
●If the connected external device is 
turned off (depend ing on device)
●If the temperature  inside the vehi-
cle is high, such as after the vehi-
cle has been parked in the sun
■About connected external 
devices
Depending on the connected exter-
nal device, charging may occasion-
ally be suspended and then start 
again. This is not  a malfunction.
Other interior features
USB charging ports
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
USB charging ports
●Do not insert foreign objects into 
the ports.
●Do not spill water or other liq-
uids into the ports.
●When the USB charging ports 
are not in use, close the lids. If a 
foreign object or  liquid enters a 
port may cause a short circuit. 

3695-5. Using the other interior features
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5
Interior features
A portable device, such as a 
smartphone or mobile battery, 
can be charged by just placing it 
on the charging area, provided 
the device is compatible with the 
Qi wireless charging standard 
created by the Wireless Power 
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be 
used with a portable device that 
is larger than the charging area. 
Additionally, depending on the 
portable device, the wireless 
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man- ual of the portable device.
■The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark 
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.
■Name for all parts
Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area
■Using the wireless charger
1 Push the tab and slide the 
console box lid. ( P.360)
2 Press the power supply 
switch of the wireless char-
ger.
Pressing the switch again turns the 
wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation indi-
cator light (green) comes on.
When the power switch is turned 
off, the on/off state  of the wireless 
NOTICE
●Do not apply excessive force to 
or impact the USB charging 
ports.
●Do not disassemble or modify 
the USB charging ports.
■To prevent damage to exter-
nal devices
●Do not leave external devices in 
the vehicle. The temperature 
inside the vehicle may become 
high, resulting in damage to an 
external device.
●Do not push down  on or apply 
unnecessary force to an exter-
nal device or the cable of an 
external device  while it is con-
nected.
■To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the USB charging 
ports for a long period of time with 
the hybrid system stopped.
Wireless charger (if 
equipped) 

567Alphabetical Index
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Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents................................ 77
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 508
Warning message .................. 78
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 319
Traction motor (electric motor)71
Trail Mode ............................... 317
Trailer Sway Control .............. 319
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission Driving mode select switch... 316
Hybrid transmission.............. 220
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 221
S mode ................................. 222
Trip meters ................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 223
U
USB charging ports................ 368
V
Vanity lights ............................ 382
Vanity mirrors ......................... 382
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Inte-grated Management) ............ 320
Vehicle data recording ............... 6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated  Management (VDIM) ............. 320
Vehicle identifi cation number504
Vehicle information display ... 96,  106
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 319
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 352
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 319
W
Warning buzzers ABS ......................................462
Airbags .................................462
Approach warning ................277
Brake hold ............................467
Brake Override System ........462
Brake system ........................460
Charging system ..................461
Downshifting .........................222
Drive-Start Control ................462
Electric power steering .........463
Engine ..................................461
Hands off steering wheel warn- ing (LTA) .............................265
High coolant temperature .....460
Hybrid system .......................461
Hybrid system overheat ........461
Intuitive parking assist .290, 293,  465
Low engine oil pressure .......461
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...257,  260, 464
Open door ....................132, 134
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................465
Pre-collision braking .............250
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................465
RCTA function.......................295
Seat belt .......................463, 464
Warning label ............................75
Warning lights .........................460 ABS ......................................462
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................467
Brake Override System ........462
Brake system ........................460
Charging system ..................461
Drive-Start Control ................462
Electric power steering .........463