
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  

1062-1. Instrument cluster
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■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  .
■Energy monitor
 P. 1 1 7
■Tire pressure
 P.421
■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.
Driving support system 
information display ( )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( ) 

3194-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving■ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)
The electronically controlled 
system generates braking force 
corresponding to the brake 
operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)
Helps to prevent wheel lock 
when the brakes are applied 
suddenly, or if the brakes are 
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of 
braking force after the brake 
pedal is depressed when the 
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)
Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer 
sway by selectively applying 
brake pressure for individual 
wheels and reducing driving 
torque when trailer sway is 
detected.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power 
and prevent the drive wheels 
from spinning when starting the 
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads
■Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving 
assist systems 

3254-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. ( P.316)
Eco-friendly driving is possible 
by keeping the Hybrid System 
Indicator within the Eco area. 
( P. 9 0 )
Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic, etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using N, there is no posi-
tive effect on fuel consumption. 
In N, the gasoline engine oper-
ates but electricity cannot be 
generated. Also, when using the 
air conditioning system, etc., the  hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power is consumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, 
Hybrid vehicle driving 
tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation
When braking
Delays 

4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When replacing tires on a vehi-
cle with wheel lock nuts, use the 
following procedures to remove 
and install the wheel lock nuts. 
The wheel lock key is stored in 
the tray inside the luggage com- partment. Always return the 
wheel lock key to its original 
position after use, so that it does 
not get lost. (
P.475)
■Removal
For ease of removal, the wheel 
lock nut should always be the 
first one loosened.
1 Place the wheel lock key on 
top of the wheel lock nut, 
turning until the wheel lock 
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
2 Place the wheel nut wrench 
on the wheel lock key, and 
while applying pressure on 
the wheel lock key, loosen 
the wheel lock nut.
■Installation
For ease of installation, the 
wheel lock nut should always be 
the last one tightened.
1 By hand, install a wheel lock 
nut on each wheel.
2 Place the wheel lock key on 
top of the wheel lock nut, 
turning until the wheel lock 
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
3 Place the wheel nut wrench 
on the wheel lock key, and 
while applying pressure on 
the wheel lock key, tighten 
the wheel lock nut to the rec-
ommended torque.
WA R N I N G
●Put the jack prope rly in its jack 
point.
●Do not put any part of your body 
under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not start the  hybrid system 
or drive the vehicle while the 
vehicle is suppor ted by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while 
someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not 
put an object on or under the 
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a 
height greater than that required 
to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is neces-
sary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, 
make sure that there is no-one 
near the vehicle. If there are 
people nearby, warn them 
vocally before lowering.
Wheel lock nut (if 
equipped) 

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
your Toyota dealer.
1 Remove any dirt or foreign 
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.
If foreign matter  is on the wheel 
contact surface, the wheel nuts 
may loosen while the vehicle is in 
WA R N I N G
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or 
the area around the brakes 
immediately after the vehicle 
has been driven.
After the vehicle has been 
driven the disc  wheels and the 
area around the  brakes will be 
extremely hot. Touching these 
areas with hands , feet or other 
body parts while changing a tire, 
etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precau-
tions could cause the wheel 
nuts to loosen and the tire to fall 
off, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the  wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively 
tightened, leading to bolt or disc 
wheel damage. In addition, the 
oil or grease can cause the 
wheel nuts to loosen and the 
wheel may fall off, causing an 
accident and resulting in death 
or serious injury. Remove any 
oil or grease from the wheel 
bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened  with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf 
(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon 
as possible after changing 
wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use  wheel nuts that have been spe-
cifically designed for that wheel.
• If there are any  cracks or defor-
mations in the bolt screws, nut 
threads or bolt holes of the 
wheel, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
• Do not attach a  heavily dam-
aged wheel ornament, as it may 
fly off the wheel while the vehi-
cle is moving.
●Observe the fo llowing precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
serious injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel  ornament by hand. Take due 
care in handling the ornament to 
avoid unexpected personal 
injury.
• Lower the spare tire completely  to the ground before removing it 
from under the vehicle.
■Replacing a flat  tire for vehi-
cles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing 
tires, make sure to turn off the 
power back door main switch 
(  P.526). Failure to do so may 
cause the back door to operate 
unintentionally if the power back 
door switch is accidentally 
touched, resulti ng in hands and 
fingers being caught and injured.
Installing the spare tire 

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER HV_Umotion, causing the tire to come off.
2
Install the spare tire and 
loosely tighten each wheel 
nut by hand by approximately 
the same amount.
Turn the wheel nuts until the wash-
ers come into contact with the disc 
wheel.
Disc wheel
Washer
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut 
two or three times in the  order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Vehicles with wheel locks: Tighten 
the wheel lock using the wheel lock 
key after tightening the other wheel 
nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
1
Remove the center wheel 
ornament by pushing from 
the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel 
ornament.
2Stand the tire against the 
bumper with the inner sur-
face facing toward you. Pass 
the hoist assembly   and 
WA R N I N G
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under 
stowing the tire may result in 
damage to the spare tire carrier 
and loss of the tire, which could 
result in serious injury or death.
Stowing the flat tire, jack 
and all tools 

5078-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Front
Engine
ModelA25A-FXS
Ty p e4-cylinder in line , 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44  4.07 in. (87.5   103.4 mm)
Displacement151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearance (engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or 
higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous 
motor
Maximum output134 kW
Maximum torque199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)