2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lights

872-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only: This light illu-
minates on the multi-information
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights tu rn on when the
power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
Front fog light indicator
*1
(  P.235)
PCS warning light
*3, 4
(  P.252)
Cruise control indicator
*2
(  P.279)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator
*2 (  P.271)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
*2 (  P.271)
(white)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.266)
(green)
LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.249,
266)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA i n d i c a t o r*2 (  P.266)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6
(  P.286, 300)
BSM OFF indicator
*2, 3
(  P.286)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4, 9(if
equipped) (P.293)
RCTA OFF indicator
*2, 3
(  P.300)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 4,
9
(if equipped) ( P.306)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*4 ( P.326)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 4
(  P.327)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*2 (  P.213)
“READY” indicator
(  P.213)
EV drive mode indicator*1
(  P.218)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*4
(  P.224)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*4
(  P.224)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*4 (  P.227)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*4 (  P.227)
EV indicator
*1 (  P. 7 2 )
Low outside temperature
indicator
*2, 7 (  P. 8 9 )
Security indicator
*8
(  P.79, 81)
“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*4, 8 (  P. 4 3 )
Eco drive mode indicator
*2
(  P.322)
Sport mode indicator
*2
(  P.322)
Trail Mode indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.323)

922-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_U
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
This image is for example only, and
may differ from the actual vehicle.
1Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day
mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is
changed between day mode and
night mode.
●Day mode: When the surrounding
area is bright
●Night mode: When the surround-
ing area is dark
The clocks can be adjusted on
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
The multi-information display
presents the driver with a variety
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its
content.
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
(  P. 9 3 )
Driving support system
information display
(  P. 9 6 )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Settings display ( P.97)
Warning message display
(  P.101)

1012-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. (P.476)
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
power switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the power switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.530)
■Display
The multi-information display
presents the driver with a variety
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its
content.
Warning message display
()
Suggestion function
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (7-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display
(  P.102)
Driving support system
information display
(  P.105)
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P.106)
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P.106)
Settings display ( P.107)
Warning message display
(  P. 1 1 0 )

1102-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_Usettings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.530
■Background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area
The background color of the indica-
tor/shift position display area is
changed according to the driving
mode as follows ( P.322):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe
place.
●If a warning message is displayed,
operation of the settings display
will be suspended.
■Pop-up displays
Depending on the pop-up display,
the currently disp layed item in the
message display area may be tem-
porarily not displayed. The item will
be displayed after the pop-up dis-
play is no longer displayed.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( P.476)
Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
power switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the power switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up
the display
As the hybrid system needs to be
operating during setting up the
display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate
ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a seri ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid
system is operating while setting
up the display features.
Warning message display
()
Suggestion function

1303-1. Key information
HIGHLANDER HV_U
*2: If equipped
■Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm
will sound intermittently and the
vehicle lights will f lash to deter any
person from trying to break into or
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button
on the electronic key.
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl-
inder, turn it over and re-attempt to
insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical k ey together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is dep leted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the m echanical key.
(  P.496)
■When required to leave the
vehicle’s key wi th a parking
attendant
Lock the glove box as circum-
stances demand. ( P.366)
Remove the mechanical key for
your own use and p rovide the atten-
dant with the elec tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical
keys
 P.495
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, iso-
lated from the internal mechanism.
Using the mechanical key

1663-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
HIGHLANDER HV_U
*: If equipped
The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your
driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear
view mirror
Reflected light from the head-
lights of vehicles behind can be
reduced by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror
Responding to the level of
brightness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the reflected
light is automatically reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare
function mode on/off
When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator
illuminates. The func tion will set to
ON mode each time the power
switch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
Inside rear view mir-
ror*
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of
rear view mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the
mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling
of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Anti-glare function

1683-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Camera indicator
Indicates that the camera is operat-
ing normally.
Icon display area
Displays icons, adjusting gauge,
etc. ( P.169)
Select button
Press to change the setting of the
item you want to adjust.
Menu button
Press to display the icon display
area and select the item you want
to adjust.
Lever
Operate to change between digital
mirror mode and optical mirror
mode.
Operate the lever to change
between digital mirror mode and
optical mirror mode.
1 Digital mirror mode
Displays an ima ge of the area
behind the vehicle.
will illuminate in this mode.
2Optical mirror mode
Turns off the display of the Digital
Rearview Mirror allows it to be used
as an optical mirror.
■Digital mirror mode operating
condition
The power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is changed
from ON to OFF o r ACC, the image
will disappear after several seconds.
■When using the Digital Rear-
view Mirror in d igital mirror
mode
●If it is difficult to see the displayed
image due to light reflected off the
Digital Rearview Mirror, the cam-
era being dirty, or if lights of a
vehicle behind your vehicle or the
displayed image are bothering
you, change to optical mirror
mode.
●When the back door is open, the
Digital Rearview Mirror image may
not display properly. Before driv-
ing, make sure the back door is
WARNING

1693-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Before driving
HIGHLANDER HV_Uclosed.
●If the display is difficult to see due
to reflected light, close the sun-
shade for the mo
on roof or the
electronic sunshade for the pan-
oramic moon roof.
●Any of the following conditions
may occur when d riving in the
dark, such as at night. None of
them indicates that a malfunction
has occurred.
• Colors of objects in the displayed image may differ f rom their actual
color.
• Depending on the height of the lights of the vehicle behind, the
area around the vehicle may
appear white and blurry.
• Automatic image adjustment for
brighter surrounding image may
cause flickering.
If it is difficult to see the displayed
image or flickering bothers you,
change to optical mirror mode.
●The Digital Rearview Mirror may
become hot while it is in digital
mirror mode.
This is not a malfunction.
●Depending on your physical con-
dition or age, it may take longer
than usual to focus on the dis-
played image. In this case,
change to optical mirror mode.
●Do not let passengers stare at the
displayed image when the vehicle
is being driven, as doing so may
cause motion sickness.
■When the system malfunctions
If the symbol show n in the illustra-
tion is displayed when using the
Digital Rearview Mirror in digital mir-
ror mode, the system may be mal-
functioning. The symbol will
disappear in a few seconds. Oper-
ate the lever, chang e to optical mir-
ror mode and have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Adjusting the mirror height
The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your
driving posture.
Change to optical mirror mode,
adjusting the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.
■Display settings (digital mir-
ror mode)
Settings of the display in the dig-
ital mirror mode, on/off operation
of the automatic anti-glare func-
tion, etc. can be changed.
1 Press the menu button.
Adjusting the mirror