2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

1773-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
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1To select a mirror to adjust,
turn the switch.
Left
Right 2
To adjust the mirror, operate
the switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted
when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can
be cleared using the mirror defog-
gers. Turn on the rear window
defogger to turn on the outside rear
view mirror defoggers. ( P.344)
■Automatic adjustment of the
mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be
entered to memory and recalled
automatically by the driving position
memory. ( P.159)
■Linked mirror function when
reversing (if equipped)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better
view of the ground.
To disable this function, select nei-
ther “L” nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when
the vehicle is reversing, adjust the
Outside rear view mir-
rors
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions
while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss
of control of the vehicle and cause
an accident, resul ting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while
driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors
folded.
●Both the driver and passenger
side mirrors must be extended
and properly adjusted before
driving.
Adjustment procedure

1783-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
HIGHLANDER HV_Umirror angle at a desired position
with the shift lever in R.
The adjusted angle will be memo-
rized and the mirror will automati-
cally tilt to the memorized angle
whenever the shift lever is shifted to
R from next time.
The memorized do
wnward tilt posi-
tion of the mirror is linked to the nor-
mal position (angle adjusted with
the shift lever in other than R).
Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is
changed, readjust the angle in
reversing.
Push the mirror back in the
direction of the vehicle’s rear.
WARNING
■When the mirror defoggers
are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces, as they can become
very hot and burn you.
Folding the mirrors

1793-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
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3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
switches.
Operating the switch moves the
windows as follows:
1Closing
2 One-touch closing
*
3Opening
4 One-touch opening
*
*: To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
■The power windows can be
operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Operating the power windows
after turning th e hybrid system
off
The power windows can be oper-
ated for approximately 45 seconds
even after the power switch is
turned to ACC or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the win-
dow frame while the
window is clos-
ing, window move ment is stopped
and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught
between the door and window while
the window is opening, window
movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or
catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window can-
not be opened or closed, perform
the following operations with the
power window swit ch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power
switch in ON, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or
catch protection f unction activat-
ing, continuously operate the
power window switch in the
one-touch closing direction or
one-touch opening direction so
that the door window can be
opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be
opened and closed even when
performing the above operations,
perform the follo wing procedure
for function initialization.
1 Turn the power switch to ON.
2 Pull and hold the power window
switch in the on e-touch closing
direction and completely close
the door window.
3 Release the power window
switch for a m oment, resume
pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6
seconds or more.
4 Press and hold the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch
opening direction. After the door
window is completely opened,
continue holding the switch for
an additional 1 second or more.
Power windows
Opening and closing the
power windows

1803-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
HIGHLANDER HV_U5
Release the power window
switch for a m oment, resume
pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for a pproximately 4
seconds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch closing
direction again. After the door
window is completely closed,
continue holding the switch for a
further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the
window is moving, start again from
the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot
be fully closed or opened, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■Door lock linked window opera-
tion
●The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
mechanical key.
* (  P.497)
●The power windows can be
opened using the wireless remote
control.
* ( P.131)
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
■Power windows open warning
buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi -information dis-
play when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows
open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.530)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all
the power window operations,
including the operation for the
passengers. In order to prevent
accidental operation, especially
by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts
caught in the power window.
Also, when ridin g with a child, it
is recommended to use the win-
dow lock switch. (
P.181)
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a pos ition where it
could be caught when a window
is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the power windows,
operate the power window after
checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any
passenger having any of their
body parts caug ht in the win-
dow. Also do not let a child
operate window by the wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. It is possib le for children
and other passengers to get
caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch off, carry the
key and exit the vehicle along
with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.

1813-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
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This function can be used to
prevent children from acciden-
tally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
Press the switch.
The indicator will come on and
the passenger windows will be
locked.
The passenger windows can still be
opened and closed using the
driver’s switch even if the lock
switch is on.
■The power windows can be
operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■When the 12-volt battery is dis-
connected
The window lock switch is disabled.
If necessary, press the window lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
WARNING
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally a ctivate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
jammed just before the window
is fully closed. Be careful not to
get any part of your body
jammed in the window.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body
or clothing to intentionally acti-
vate the catch p rotection func-
tion.
●The catch protection function
may not work if something gets
caught just before the window is
fully opened. Be careful not to
get any part of your body or
clothing caught in the window.
Preventing accidental
operation (window lock
switch)

1823-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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*: If equipped
■Opening and closing
1 Opens the moon roof
*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise. Press the switch again
to fully open the moon roof.
2Closes the moon roof*
*: Lightly press either side of the
moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.
■Tilting up and down
1 Tilts the moon roof up
*
2Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press e ither side of the
moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.
■The moon roof can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON.
■Operating the moon roof after
turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for
approximately 45 s econds after the
power switch is turned to ACC or
turned off. It cannot, however, be
operated once eithe r front door is
opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is dete cted between the
moon roof and the frame while the
moon roof is closing or tilting down,
travel is stopped and the moon roof
opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and
closed manually. However, the sun-
shade will open aut omatically when
the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof
operation
●The moon roof can be opened
and closed using the mechanical
key.
* (  P.497)
●The moon roof can be opened
using the wireless remote control.*
(  P.131)
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
■When the moon roof does not
close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then
re-opens slightly
1 Stop the vehicle.
Moon roof*
Use the overhead switches
to open and close the moon
roof and tilt it up and down.
Operating the moon roof

1833-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
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Press and hold the “CLOSE”
switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, reopen
and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt
up and pause for approximately 1
second. Finally, it will tilt down, open
and close.
3 Check to make sure that the
moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then
tilts back up
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1
until the moon roof moves into
the tilt up position and stops.
3 Release the “UP” switch once
and then press and hold the “UP”
switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for
approximately 10 se conds in the tilt
up position.
*2 Then it will adjust
slightly and pause for approximately
1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
4 Check to make sure that the
moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the
incorrect time, t he procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.
*2: If the switch is re leased after the
above mentioned 10 second
pause, automatic operation will
be disabled. In that case, press
and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the mo on roof will tilt
up and pause for approximately 1
second. Then it will tilt down,
open and close. Check to make
sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed an d then release
the switch.
If the moon roof do es not fully close even after perfo
rming the above
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi-information dis-
play when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.530)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to
put their hands or heads outside
the vehicle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon
roof.
■Opening and closing the
moon roof
●The driver is responsible for
moon roof opening and closing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental
operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the
moon roof. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to
have body parts caught in the
moon roof.

1843-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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WARNING
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a position where it
could be caught when the moon
roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the moon roof, oper-
ate the moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also,
do not let a child operate moon
roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is pos-
sible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the
moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch off, carry the
key and exit the vehicle along
with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body
to intentionally a ctivate the jam
protection function.
●The jam protection function may
not work if something gets
caught just before the moon
roof is fully closed. Also, the jam
protection function is not
designed to operate while the
switch is being pressed. Take
care so that your fingers, etc. do
not get caught.