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HIGHLANDER HV_U
Please note that this manual 
applies to explains all models 
and all equipment, including 
options. Therefore, you may find 
some explanations for equip-
ment not installed on your vehi-
cle.
All specifications provided in this 
manual are current at the time of 
printing. However, because of 
the Toyota policy of continual 
product improvement, we 
reserve the right to make 
changes at any time without 
notice.
Depending on specifications, 
the vehicle shown in the illustra-
tions may differ from your vehi-
cle in terms of color and 
equipment.
Approximately five hours after 
the hybrid system is turned off, 
you may hear sound coming 
from under the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes. This is the sound 
of a fuel evaporation leakage 
check and, it does not indicate a 
malfunction.A wide variety of non-genuine 
spare parts and accessories for 
Toyota vehicles are currently 
available in the market. You 
should know that Toyota does 
not warrant these products and 
is not responsible for their per-
formance, repair, or replace-
ment, or for any damage they 
may cause to, or adverse effect 
they may have on, your Toyota 
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied with non-genuine Toyota 
products. Modification with 
non-genuine Toyota products 
could affect its performance, 
safety or durability, and may 
even violate governmental regu-
lations. In addition, damage or 
performance problems resulting 
from the modification may not 
be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile 
two-way radio system in your 
vehicle could affect electronic 
systems such as:
Hybrid system
 Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel 
injection system
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle 
after turning off the hybrid 
system
Accessories, spare parts 
and modification of your 
To y o t a
Installation of a mobile 
two-way radio system 

912-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
• When the outside temperature  has changed su ddenly (at the 
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, 
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the 
system may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Toyota 
dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may 
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristi c of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem 
continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meters can be customized on   of the multi-info rmation display. 
(  P.100, 110)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total  distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle 
has been driven since the meter 
was last reset. Trip meters A and B 
can be used to record and display 
different distances independently.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” 
switch is pressed, the displayed 
item will be changed. When the 
trip meter is displayed, pressing 
and holding the switch will reset 
the trip meter.
WA R N I N G
■The information display at 
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to 
warm up before u sing the liquid 
crystal informat ion display. At 
extremely low temperatures, the 
information display monitor may 
respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag 
between the driver’s shifting and 
the new gear number appearing 
on the display. This lag could 
cause the driver to downshift 
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly 
an accident resulting in death or 
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
engine and its components
●Do not let the i ndicator needle 
of the tachomete r enter the red 
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating 
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone 
(H). In this case, immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
and check the engine after it 
has cooled completely. 
(  P.497)
Odometer and trip meter 
display 

922-1. Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted.
This image is for example only, and 
may differ from the actual vehicle.
1Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day 
mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is 
changed between day mode and 
night mode.
●Day mode: When the surrounding 
area is bright
●Night mode: When the surround-
ing area is dark
The clocks can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
The multi-information display 
presents the driver with a variety 
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice 
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its 
content.
Changing the instrument 
panel light brightness
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display 
(  P. 9 3 )
Driving support system 
information display 
(  P. 9 6 )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Settings display ( P.98)
Warning message display 
(  P.101) 

932-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may 
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristi c of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem 
continuing to use the display.
The multi-information display is 
operated using the meter control 
switches.
Scroll screens
*, change the 
displayed content
* and move 
the cursor
Press: Enter/Set Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items
Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and 
history display
Linked with the hands-free system, 
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the 
hands-free system, refer to the 
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA 
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*: On screens where the screen can 
be scrolled and the display can 
be switched, a scroll bar or a 
round icon that shows the num-
ber of registered screens is dis-
played.
■Speedometer display/Driv-
ing range
Speedometer display
Displays the vehicle speed.
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. 
WA R N I N G
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-infor-
mation display while driving, 
pay extra attention to the safety 
of the area around the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the 
multi-information display while 
driving as you may fail to see 
pedestrians, objects on the 
road, etc. ahead o f the vehicle.
■The information display at 
low temperatures
 P. 9 1
Changing the meter dis-
play
Driving information dis-
play ( ) 

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. 

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
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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  

1002-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_USelect to enable/disable the rear 
seat reminder.
“Scheduled Maintenance” 
( P.401)
Select to reset the scheduled main-
tenance information (maintenance 
required message and distance 
until maintenance necessary) after 
all maintenance is performed.
■ Meter settings
Press and hold   to change 
the settings of the following 
items:
 Language
Select to change  the language dis-
played.
 Units
Select to change t he units of mea-
sure displayed.
  EV indicator ( P.218)
Select to enable/disable the EV 
indicator.
Select to change the displayed con-
tent of the following:
• Hybrid system indicator
Select to display/not display the 
Eco Accelerator Guidance. ( P. 9 0 )
• Fuel economy display
Select to change the average fuel 
consumption display between after 
start/after reset. ( P. 9 4 )
Select to display/not display the 
audio system linked display.
Select to change the displayed con-
tent of the following:
• Display contents
Select to displa y/not display the 
AWD control (if equipped) and 
energy monitor. (P.97, 117)
• Drive information type
Select to change the drive informa-
tion type display between after 
start/after reset.
• Drive information items
Select to set the  first and second 
items of the drive information dis-
play to any of the following: aver-
age vehicle 
speed/distance/elapsed time.
 Trip Summary
Select to turn the display of a trip 
summary display.
Pop-up display
Select to enable/disable pop-up 
displays for each relevant system.
Multi-information display off
Displays a blank screen.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display 
settings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.526
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed 
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.