2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID seats

601-2. Child safety
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■Child restraint LATCH
anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second seats.
■When installing in the rear
outboard seats
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
1 Adjust the seat
If there is a gap between the child
seat and the seatback, adjust the
seatback angle until good contact is
achieved.
2Remove the head restraint if
it interferes with your child
restraint system. ( P.162)3
Widen the gap between the
seat cushion and seatback
slightly.
With flexible lower attach-
ments
4 Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates
the presence of a lower con-
nector system.
Canada only
With rigid lower attachments
4 Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates
Child restraint system
fixed with a child restraint
LATCH anchor

611-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
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the presence of a lower con-
nector system.
Canada only
5 If the child restraint has a top
tether strap, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s
operation manual regarding
the installation, using the top
tether strap to latch onto the
top tether strap anchor.
( P.62)
6 After installing the child
restraint system, rock it back
and forth to ensure that it is
installed securely. ( P.59)
■When installing in the sec-
ond center seat (8-seat
models)
There are no LATCH anchors
behind the seceond center seat.
However, the inboard LATCH
anchors of the outboard seats,
which are 18.6 in. (473 mm)
apart, can be used if the child
restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions permit use of those anchors with the anchor spacing
stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid
lower attachments cannot be
installed in the center seat. This
type of child restraint system
can only be installed in the out-
board seat.
■Laws and regulations pertain-
ing to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming
to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-
fications can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform
to SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a child
restraint system
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
●When using the LATCH
anchors, be sure that there are
no foreign objects around the
anchors and that the seat belt is
not caught behind the child
restraint system.
●Follow all installation instruc-
tions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer.

621-2. Child safety
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■Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for the following seats:
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.
8-seat models second seats
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
7-seat models second seats
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
Third center seat*
Anchor brackets
Top tether strap
*: The third seats are not equipped with Child restraint LATCH
WARNING
●Never attach two child restraint
system attachments to the
same anchor. In a collision, one
anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child
restraint system attachments
and may break.
If the LATCH anchors are already
in use, use the seat belt to install
a child restraint system in the cen-
ter seat.
●When securing some types of
child restraint s ystems in rear
seats, it may not be possible to
properly use the seat belts in
positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with
it or affecting seat belt effective-
ness. Be sure your seat belt fits
snugly across your shoulder
and low on your hips. If it does
not, or if it interferes with the
child restraint, move to a differ-
ent position. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious
injury.
●If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm
the security of the child restraint
system.
Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)

631-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
HIGHLANDER HV_Uanchors.
■Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket (sec-
ond seats)
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
1 Remove the head restraint if
it interferes with your child
restraint system. ( P.162)
2 Open the anchor bracket
cover, latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. ( P.59)
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint
being raised, be sure to have the
top tether strap pass underneath
the head restraint.
Hook Top tether strap
■Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket (third
center seat)
Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.
1 Remove the head restraint if
it interferes with your child
restraint system. ( P.162)
2 Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. ( P. 5 9 )
When installing the child restraint
system with the head restraint
being raised, be sure to have the
top tether strap pass underneath
the head restraint.
Hook
Top tether strap

731-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
HIGHLANDER HV_Uand you are unable to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■Charging the 1
2-volt battery
 P. 4 9 8
■After the 12-volt battery has dis-
charged or when the terminal
has been removed and installed
during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop
even if the vehicle is being driven by
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
If this continues for a few days, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or
vibration even though the vehicle is
able to move with the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated. For safety, apply
the parking brake and make sure to
shift the shift lever to P when
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations
may occur when the hybrid system
is operating and are not a malfunc-
tion:
●Motor sounds may be heard from
the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
under the rear seats when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a
snap or soft clank will be emitted
from the hybrid battery (traction
battery), under the rear seats,
when the hybrid system is started
or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system
may be heard when the back door
is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the
transmission when the gasoline
engine starts or stops, when driv-
ing at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard
when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to
regenerative braking when the
brake pedal is depressed or as
the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the
gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from the air intake vents under the
rear seats.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling,
and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regard-
ing maintenance, repair, recycling
and disposal. Do n ot dispose of the
vehicle yourself.
When driving with the gasoline
engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the
driving speed, will be played in
order to warn people nearby of
the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately
22 mph (35 km/h).
■Acoustic vehicle alerting sys-
tem
In the following cases, the acoustic
vehicle alerting system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the acoustic vehicle alerting
system is installed on the front of the
vehicle, it may be more difficult to
hear from the rear of the vehicle
compared to the front.
Acoustic vehicle alerting
system

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Before driving
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Before driving
.3-1. Key informationKeys ............................ 128
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ................... 131
Back door .................... 135
Smart key system ....... 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................. 153
Rear seats................... 154
Driving position memory .................................. 159
Head restraints............ 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............ 165
Inside rear view mirror .................................. 166
Digital Rearview Mirror .................................. 167
Outside rear view mirrors .................................. 177
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ........... 179
Moon roof .................... 182
Panoramic moon roof.. 185

1333-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Before driving
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■Conditions affecting the opera-
tion of the smart key system or
wireless remote control
 P. 1 4 7
■If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and
unlock the doors. ( P.496)
Replace the key battery with a new
one if it is depleted. ( P.444)
■If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be locked and
unlocked using the smart key sys-
tem or wireless remote control. Lock
or unlock the doors using the
mechanical key. ( P.496)
■Rear seat reminder function
In order to remind you not to forget
luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when
the power switch is turned off after
any of the following conditions are
met, a buzzer will sound and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information di splay for approx-
imately 6 seconds.
●The hybrid system is started
within 10 minutes after opening
and closing a rear door.
●A rear door has been opened and
closed after the hybrid system
was started.
However, if a rear door is opened
and then closed within approxi-
mately 2 seconds , the rear seat
reminder function may not operate.
The rear seat rem inder function
determines that luggage, etc. has
been placed in a rear seat based on
opening and closing of a rear door.
Therefore, depending on the situa-
tion, the rear seat reminder function
may not operate and you may still
forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat,
or it may operate unnecessarily.
The rear seat reminder function can
be enabled/disabled. ( P.530)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.530)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions
while driving the vehicle. Failure
to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant falling
out, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Ensure that all doors are prop-
erly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of
the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front
doors, as the doors may be
opened even if the inside lock but-
tons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector
locks when children are seated
in the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a
door
Check the surroundings of the
vehicle such as wh ether the vehi-
cle is on an incline, whether there
is enough space for a door to
open and whether a strong wind
is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle
tightly to prepare for any unpre-
dictable movement.

1533-3. Adjusting the seats
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Before driving
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3-3.Adjusting the seats
Manual seatSeat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Power seat
Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch (driver’s
side only) Vertical height adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
■When adjusting the seat
Take care when adjusting the seat
so that the head restraint does not
touch the ceiling.
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat posi-
tion
●Take care when adjusting the
seat position to ensure that
other passengers are not
injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the
seat or near the moving parts to
avoid injury. Fingers or hands
may become jammed in the
seat mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough
space around the feet so they
do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does
not hit passengers or luggage.
●To reduce the risk of sliding
under the lap bel t during a colli-
sion, do not recline the seat
more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap
belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint for ces directly to
the abdomen, or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious
injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made
while driving as the seat may
unexpectedly move and cause
the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.