2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual (in English)

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ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Push the “
” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle
up to approximately 328 ft (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle
following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
LONG
(default setting) MIDDLE
SHORT
Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Preceding vehicle mark
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control.
(2) Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the brake lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead
in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
page 54.
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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
When all of these conditions are met, high beams will be automatically turned on
(after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of these conditions occur, high beams will be automatically turned off: • Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
AHB is a safety system designed to help drivers see more of what’s ahead at
nighttime while reducing glare for oncoming drivers, AHB uses an in-vehicle
camera to help detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and tail lights of
preceding vehicles, then automatically switches between high and low beams
as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enhance forward visibility.
By using high beams more frequently, the system may allow earlier detection of
pedestrians and obstacles.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on AHB operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
(2) (1)
(1) Press the “
” switch.
(2) Push lever away from you with the headlight switch is in the “
” or “AUTO”
position.
The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you or press the AHB switch to turn the AHB
system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off. To turn switch to “
” position and the manual
high beam indicator “
” turns on.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Road Sign Assist is designed to help ensure drivers are kept informed. The RSA
system recognizes specific road signs using a forward-facing intelligent camera to
provide information to the driver via a Multi-information Display (MID). If the system
judges that the vehicle is being driven over the speed limit, or performing actions
prohibited by other support types of road signs, it alerts the driver using a warning
display and may sound a warning buzzer.
RSA DISPLAY
SUPPORTED TYPES OF ROAD SIGNS
SETTING RSA
When the driving assist system
information is selected, a maximum of
3 signs can be displayed.
Speed limit Stop
Do Not Enter Yield
When a tab other than the driving
assist system information is selected,
only a recognized speed limit sign or
do not enter sign (when notification is
necessary) will be displayed.
(1) Press “
” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “
” or “” switches and select “ RSA” and then press and hold “.”
(3) Press “
” switches and select the “Road Sign Assist on/off” setting function
and then press “
.”
(4) Press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: If the engine switch was last turned off while a speed limit sign was
displayed on the multi-information display, the same sign displays again when
the engine switch is turned to ON.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on RSA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push up or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts
Seat belts-3rd row center
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Take the plate out of the holder,
and then pull down the seat beltPush plate “A” into buckle “A”
until a click sound is heard.
Plate “A”
Plate “B”
Buckle “A”Buckle “B”
Push plate “B” into buckle “B”
until a click sound is heard.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Unlock
Lock
Rear door child safety locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened o\
nly from the
outside.
Rear door
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off. (Initi\
alization cannot
be performed while the vehicle is moving.) Adjust the tire inflation pr\
essure to the
specified cold tire inflation pressure level then turn the engine switch\
to ON.
System rest initialization
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-information
Display (MID).
(2) Press “
” or “” switches and select “” and then press and hold “.”
(3) Select “TPWS” and then push “
.”
(4) Select “Set Pressure” and then push and hold “
.”
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning System” will be displayed on the mu\
lti-information
display (MID) and the tire pressure warning light will blink 3 times.
When the message disappears, initialization is complete.
4.2-inch display 7-inch display
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Remove the cover under the
center deck board to find the
spare tire clamp bolt. Assemble the jack handle.
Put the socket adapter on
the spare tire clamp bolt.
Loosen the bolt by turning
it counterclockwise with the
jack handle.
(1)(3)(2)
SPARE TIRE, JACK AND TOOL LOCATION
REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE
Spare tire & tools
Wheel nut wrench Adapter socketJack
Spare tireJack handleWheel lock key (if equipped)
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESSafety Connect
® (if equipped)
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety
and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with live agents at
the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Services for subscribers include:
• Automatic collision notification
• Stolen vehicle locator
• Emergency assistance (“SOS” button)
• Enhanced roadside assistance
For additional information, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” or visit www.Toyota.com/
connected-services.
Microphone
LED Indicators
“SOS” button
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