
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. 

2644-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Operation conditions of each 
function
●Lane departure alert function
This function oper ates when all of 
the following cond itions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 
mph (50 km/h) or more.
*1
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*2. (When a 
white [yellow] line or course*2 is 
recognized on only one side, the 
system will operat e only for the 
recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. ( 3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever  is not operated. 
(Except when another vehicle is in 
the lane on the side where the 
turn signal was operated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around  a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are  detected. ( P.266)
*1: The function opera tes even if the 
vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) 
when the lane centering function 
is operating.
*2: Boundary between asphalt and  the side of the road, such as 
grass, soil, or a curb
●Steering assist function
This function oper ates when all of 
the following conditions are met in 
addition to the operation conditions 
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in   
of the multi-information display is 
set to “ON”. ( P.98, 107)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or  decelerated by a fixed amount or 
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated  with a steering force level suitable 
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are  not operating. • TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning 
is not displayed. ( P.265)
●Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in    of the multi-information display is 
set to “ON”. ( P.98, 107)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32  mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are 
detected. ( P.266)
●Lane centering function
This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and  “Lane Center” in   of the 
multi-information display are set to 
“ON”. ( P.98, 107)
• This function recognizes white  (yellow) lane lines or the position 
of a preceding v ehicle (except 
when the preceding vehicle is 
small, such as a motorcycle).
• The dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed ran ge is operating 
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around  a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are  detected. ( P.266)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or  decelerate by a fixed amount or 
more.
• Steering wheel is not operated  with a steering force level suitable 
for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC  and PCS are 
not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning  is not displayed. ( P.265)
• The vehicle is being driven in the  
![TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020  Owners Manual (in English) 3294-6. Driving tips
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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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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
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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. 

4326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or 
types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been 
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are 
equipped with tire pressure warning 
valves and transmit ters that allow 
the tire pressure warning system to 
provide advance warning in the 
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are 
replaced, tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters must be 
installed. ( P.423)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or 
heavily corroded, it should 
be replaced. Otherwise, the 
tire may separate from the 
wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.
Wheel selection
WA R N I N G
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from  those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual, 
as this may result in a loss of 
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a 
leaking wheel which is designed 
for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious 
injury.
■When installing the wheel 
nuts
Never use oil or grease on the 
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively tight-
ened, 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.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracke d or deformed 
wheels. Doing so could cause the 
tire to leak air during driving, pos-
sibly causing an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replace-
ment may affect the tire pres-
sure warning valves and 
transmitters, make sure to have 
tires serviced by your Toyota 
dealer or other qualified service 
shop. In additio n, make sure to 
purchase your tire pressure 
warning valves  and transmit-
ters at your Toyota dealer. 

5048-1. Specifications
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*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 

5188-1. Specifications
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DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical 
tire size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, 
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to 
section width)
Tire construction code (R = 
Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 dig-
its) Speed symbol (alphabet with 
one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Tire size
Tire section names 

5198-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Chafer
This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers 
and/or prospective purchasers 
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer 
any questions you may have as you 
read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must 
conform to Federal Safety 
Requirements in addition to 
these grades. Quality grades 
can be found where applicable 
on the tire sidewall between 
tread shoulder and maximum 
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the 
wear rate of the tire when tested 
under controlled conditions on a 
specified government test 
course.
For example, a tire graded 150  would wear one and 
a half (1 - 1/2) 
times as well on the government 
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires 
depends upon the ac tual conditions 
of their use. Performance may differ 
significantly from the norm due to 
variations in driving habits, service 
practices and diff erences in road 
characteristic s and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and 
C, and they represent the tire’s 
ability to stop on wet pavement 
as measured under controlled 
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt 
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor 
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade 
assigned to this tire is based on 
braking (straight ahead) traction 
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A 
(the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to 
the generation of heat and its 
ability to dissipate heat when 
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can 
cause the material  of the tire to 
degenerate and reduce tire life, and 
excessive temperature can lead to 
sudden tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading 

5218-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle 
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of 
Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupan ts in a vehicle as 
specified in the thi rd column of Table 1
* 
below
Production options weight
The combined weight o f installed regular 
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 
kg) in excess of the s tandard items which 
they replace, not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight, including 
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, 
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube 
assembly upon which the tire beads are 
seated
Rim diameter (Wheel diame-
ter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation 
for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance be tween rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight (Total 
load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 
lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated 
seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the 
tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share 
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, 
and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning