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1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
WA R N I N G
●Even if the tota l load of occu-
pant’s weight and the cargo 
load is less than  the total load 
capacity, do not apply the load 
unevenly. Improper loading may 
cause deteriorat ion of steering 
or braking control which may 
cause death or serious injury.
■When using a roof luggage 
carrier (vehicles with roof 
rails)
Observe the following precau-
tions: 
●Place the cargo so that its 
weight is distributed evenly 
between the front and rear 
axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, 
never exceed the vehicle overall 
length or width. (
P.504)
●Before driving,  make sure the 
cargo is securel y fastened on 
the roof luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier will make the cen-
ter of gravity of the vehicle 
higher. Avoid high speeds, sud-
den starts, sharp turns, sudden 
braking or abrupt maneuvers, 
otherwise it may result in loss of 
control or vehicle rollover due to 
failure to operate this vehicle 
correctly and resu lt in death or 
serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on 
rough roads, or at high speeds, 
stop the vehicle now and then 
during the trip to make sure the 
cargo remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) 
cargo weight on the roof lug-
gage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo
Be careful not to scratch the sur-
face of the moon roof or pan-
oramic moon roof. 
     
        
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2084-1. Before driving
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Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross 
trailer weight rating of the trailer.
Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped 
with the required tr ailer ball size.
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the 
lock washer and nut at least 2 
threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.
Weight carrying ball position: 
50.7 in. (1289 mm)
Use the wire harness stored in 
the rear end under body.
Please consult your dealer 
when installing trailer lights, as 
incorrect installation may cause 
damage to the vehicle’s lights. 
Please take care to comply with 
your state’s laws when install-
ing trailer lights.
■Auto current cut-off function
In case of over current, the auto 
cut-off function stops the power 
flowing to the trailer lights to prevent 
damage to the vehicle’s electrical 
system.
Trailer classTypical trailer ball  size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.
Positions for towing hitch 
ball
Connecting trailer lights 
     
        
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2104-1. Before driving
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requires practice. Grip the 
bottom of the steering wheel 
and move your hand to the 
left to move the trailer to the 
left. Move your hand to the 
right to move the trailer to 
right. (This is generally oppo-
site to reversing without a 
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp 
or prolonged turning. Have 
someone guide you when 
reversing to reduce the risk of 
an accident.
 As stopping distance is 
increased when towing a 
trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased. 
For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of 
speed, allow at least one 
vehicle and trailer length.
 Avoid sudden braking as you 
may skid, resulting in the 
trailer jackknifing and a loss of 
vehicle control. This is espe-
cially true on wet or slippery 
surfaces.
 Avoid jerky starts or sudden 
acceleration.
 Avoid jerky steering and 
sharp turns, and slow down 
before making turn.
 Note that when making a turn, 
the trailer wheels will be 
closer than the vehicle wheels 
to the inside of the turn. Com-
pensate by making a wider 
than normal turning radius.
 Slow down before making a  turn, in cross winds, on wet or 
slippery surfaces, etc. 
Increasing vehicle speed can 
destabilize the trailer.
 Take care when passing other 
vehicles. Passing requires 
considerable distance. After 
passing a vehicle, do not for-
get the length of your trailer, 
and be sure you have plenty 
of room before changing 
lanes.
 To maintain engine braking 
efficiency and charging sys-
tem performance when using 
engine braking, do not put the 
transmission in D. If in the S 
mode, the hybrid transmission 
shift range position must be in 
5 or lower. ( P.220)
 Instability happens more fre-
quently when descending 
steep or long downhill grades. 
Before descending, slow 
down and downshift. Do not 
make sudden downshifts 
while descending steep or 
long downhill grades.
 Avoid holding the brake pedal 
down too long or applying the 
brakes too frequently. This 
could cause the brakes to 
overheat and result in 
reduced braking efficiency.
 Due to the added load of the 
trailer, your vehicle’s engine 
may overheat on hot days (at 
temperatures over 85°F 
[30°C]) when driving up a long  
     
        
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![TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual (in English) 3294-6. Driving tips
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4
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] 
 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual (in English) 3294-6. Driving tips
HIGHLANDER HV_U
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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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3294-6. Driving tips
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4
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. 
     
        
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5048-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER HV_U
8-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: For 7-seat models
*3: For 8-seat models
*4: For AXUH70L-ARXGHA, AXUH78L-ARXMHA, AXUH78L-ARXGHA models
*6
*5
: For AXUH70L-ARXNHA, AXUH70L-ARXMHA, AXUH78L-ARXNHA  models
*6
*6
: The model code is indicated o n the Certification Label. (P.504)
■Vehicle identification num-
ber
The vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) is the legal identifier 
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for 
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length194.9 in. (4950 mm)
Overall width76 in. (1930 mm)
Overall height*168.1 in. (1730 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
TreadFront65.3 in. (1659 mm)
Rear65.4 in. (1662 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1225 lb. (555 kg)*2
1330 lb. (605 kg)*3,4
1390 lb. (630 kg)*3,5
Trailer Weight Rating
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)3500 lb. (1590 kg)
Seating capacity
Seating capacity7-seat models8-seat models
7 (Front 2, Rear 5)8 (Front 2, Rear 6)
Vehicle identification