2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID brake

557What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON ( P.221)
 It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P.214)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.181)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.216)
 The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.469)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
(  P.224)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.466, 476)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 8 1 )
Do one of the following to stop
the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-informat ion display. (P.476)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (vehicles
with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed

559Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 342Air conditioning filter ............. 439
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 342
Eco air conditioning mode .... 349
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 351
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 354
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 325Warning light ........................ 468
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 325
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 325
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...................................... 231
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................. 231
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 232
Air conditioning filter ............. 439
Air conditioning system ........ 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 439
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 342
Eco air conditioning mode .... 349
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 351
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 354
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 36
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 37
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 39 Front passenger occupant clas-
sification system ...................43
General airbag precautions ....39
Locations of airbags ...............34
Modification and disposal of air- bags......................................42
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................37
Side airbag precautions..........39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............37
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................39
SRS airbags ...........................34
SRS warning light .................468
Alarm .........................................81 Warning buzzer ....................466
Anchor brackets ... ..............52, 62
Antennas (smart key system)146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................325Warning light.........................468
Approach warning ..................278
Armrest ......... ......................... ..382
Assist grips .............................382
Audio system-linked display .96, 106
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................342Eco air conditioning mode ....349
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................230
Automatic High Beam ............232
Automatic light control system ...............................................230
Auxiliary boxes ...............368, 373
Average fuel economy .....94, 102
Average vehicle speed .....96, 106
AWD Control .....................97, 106
B
Back door ................................135

560Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UBack-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking................... 421
If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 498
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 333
Replacing ............................. 501
Warning light ........................ 467
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 286
Brake Brake hold ............................ 227
Fluid ............................. 420, 515
Parking brake ....................... 224
Regenerative braking ............. 72
Warning light ........................ 466
Brake assist ............................ 325
Break-in tips ........ ................... 191
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 92
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 286
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 269
C
Care Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts ............................. 403
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 400
Cargo capacity ....................... 200
Cargo net hooks .. ................... 370
Chains ..................................... 334
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 55
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 43 Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system
installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........62
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions .422, 502
Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........135
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............358
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Moon roof precautions..........183
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................187
Power window lock switch ....181
Power window precautions...180
Rear door child-protectors ....134
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................29
Seat belt precautions..............49
Child-protectors......................134
Cleaning Exterior .................................400
Interior ..................................403
Radar sensor ........................244
Seat belts .............................403
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................400
Clock ....................................89, 92
Coat hooks ..............................383
Condenser ............. ..................419
Console box ............................366
Conversation mirror ...............389
Cooling system .......................418 Engine overheating ..............504
Hybrid system overheating ...505

561Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UCruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 271
Cup holders ............................ 367
Current fuel consumption94, 102
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 530
D
Daytime running light system229 Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ... 344, 348
Rear window ................ 344, 348
Windshield.................... 344, 347
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 514
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 167
Dimension ............................... 510
Dinghy towing ........................ 212
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 271
Energy monitor ..................... 117
Head-up display ................... 112
Intuitive parking assist .......... 292
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 266
Multi-informatio n display 92, 101
RCTA .................................... 300
Toyota Multi-operation touch 340
Warning message ................ 476
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 91
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 407
Door courtesy lights .............. 362
Door lock Back door ............................. 135
Side doors ............................ 131
Smart key system................. 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129 Doors
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................134
Back door .............................135
Door glasses ........................179
Door lock ..............................135
Open door warning buzzer .132, 134
Outside rear view mirrors .....177
Rear door child-protectors ....134
Drive distance ...................96, 106
Drive information ..............96, 106
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......159
Memory recall function .........161
Drive-start control ..................191
Driving Break-in tips .........................191
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...322
Hybrid vehicle dri ving tips .....331
Procedures ...........................190
Winter drive tips....................333
Driving informatio n display ...93,
102
Driving mode select switch ...322
Driving position memory .......159 Memory recall function .........161
Driving range ....................94, 102
Driving support system informa- tion display......................96, 105
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............271Warning message.................281
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System).......................325
ECO Accelerator Guidance....94, 103
Eco drive mode .......................322
Eco score ..........................94, 103

562Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
E-Four ...................................... 326
Elapsed time ..................... 96, 106
Electric motor (traction motor)71
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
............................................... 326Warning light ........................ 469
Electronic key ......................... 128 Battery-saving function......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
Replacing the battery ........... 444
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 186
Operation ............................. 185
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 325
Emergency flashers ............... 458
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 466
If a warning light turns on ..... 466
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 476
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 495
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 493
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 459
If you have a flat tire ............. 481
If you lose your keys ............ 495
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 464
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 458 If your vehicle needs to be towed
...........................................461
If your vehicle ove rheats ......504
Energy monitor ....................... 117
Engine ACCESSORY mode . ............216
Compartment........................416
Engine switch .......................213
Hood .....................................414
How to start the hybrid system ...........................................213
Identification number ............ 511
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................458
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................213
Overheating ..........................504
Power switch ........................213
Tachometer.............................89
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................513
Checking ..............................418
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................89
Engine oil Capacity ...............................512
Checking ..............................416
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................333
Warning light.........................467
Engine switch (power switch)213 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................458
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................326 Warning light.........................469
EV drive mode.........................218
EV indicator...............................72

563Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEvent data recorder (EDR)......... 7
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 426
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 481
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 515
Hybrid transmission.............. 514
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 362
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 161
Seat heaters ......................... 358
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 358
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 511
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 518
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 511
Warning light ........................ 469 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 102
Current fuel consumption94, 102
Fuel economy ...................94, 102
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................495
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................446
G
Garage door opene r ...............390
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................366
Glove box light........................366
H
Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................448
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............358
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........358
Outside rear view mirrors ...344, 348

566Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UOutside rear view mirrors ..... 177
Vanity mirrors ....................... 388
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation ................................... 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation ............................. 182
Multi-information display. 92, 101 Audio system-linked display . 96, 106
AWD Control .................. 97, 106
Driving information display ... 93, 102
Driving support system......... 106
Driving support system informa- tion display ................... 96, 105
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 271
ECO Accelerator Guidance .. 94, 103
Eco score ....................... 94, 103
Energy monitor ....... 97, 106, 117
Fuel economy................. 94, 102
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 266
Menu icons ..................... 92, 101
Meter control switches ... 93, 102
Navigation system-linked display ..................................... 96, 105
Pop-up display ............... 92, 101
Settings .......................... 97, 107
Suggestion function...... 101, 110
Tire pressure .......... 97, 106, 426
Vehicle information display... 96, 106
Warning message 101, 110, 476
N
Navigation system-linked display ................................. 96, 105, 115
Noise from under vehicle .......... 5
Normal mode .......................... 322
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ..................91
Odometer...................................91
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ..........................91
“ODO TRIP” switch .................91
Oil Engine oil..............................512
Rear differential oil................514
Opener Back door .............................137
Fuel filler door.......................240
Hood .....................................414
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ............449
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ...........................177
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) ....286
Linked mirror function when reversing.............................177
Mirror position me mory.........159
Outside rear view mirror defog- gers ............................344, 348
RCTA function.......................300
Outside temperature ................89
Overheating.............................504
P
Panic mode .............................130
Panoramic moon roof Jam protection function ........186
Operation..............................185
Parking assist sens ors (intuitive
parking assist) ......................292
Parking brake Operation..............................224
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer.................................226
Warning light.........................473
Warning message.................226

567Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UParking lights
Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) . 318Function ............................... 318
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ...................... 312Function ............................... 312
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................... 249
PCS OFF switch................... 252
Warning light ........................ 472
Personal lights ....................... 362
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ............................................... 305Warning message ................ 310
Power control unit .................... 75
Power control unit coolant Capacity ............................... 513
Checking .............................. 418
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 333
Power outlets .................. 383, 384
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................... 326Warning light ........................ 469
Power switch .......................... 213 Auto power off function ........ 216
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 216
Power switch ( engine switch)
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 458
Power windows Door lock linked window opera-tion ..................................... 180
Jam protection function ........ 179
Operation ............................. 179
Window lock switch .............. 181
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................... 249 PCS OFF switch ...................252
Warning light.........................472
Predictive deceleration support .................................................74
Predictive SOC control ............74
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range)...................271
Radiator ...................................419
RCTA Function................................300
Warning message.................301
RCTA function .........................302
Rear automatic air conditioning system ...................................354
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...............................................300
Rear door sunshades .............389
Rear seats ...............................154 Head restraints .....................162
Seat heaters ....... ..................358
Rear side marker lights Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............449
Turn signal lever ...................223
Rear view mirror Digital Rearview Mirror .........167
Inside rear view mirror ..........166
Outside rear view mirrors .....177
Rear window defogger ...344, 348
Refueling Capacity ............................... 511
Fuel types ............................. 511
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................495
Opening the fuel tank cap ....240
Regenerative braking ...............72