2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID power steering

5248-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER HV_UGrade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel
than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl ation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km
under that condition
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inf lated pressure to
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
hybrid transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine

556What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER HV_U
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical
keys, new genuine mechani-
cal keys can be made by your
Toyota dealer. ( P.495)
 If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.495)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted? ( P.444)
 Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.215)
 Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure
that you have the electronic key on
your person.
 The function may not operate properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. (
P.147)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the
child-protector lock. ( P.134)
 Did you press the power
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
( P.213)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.213)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.146)
 Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.214)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the h ybrid system can
be started in a temporary way.
(  P.497)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.498)
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The hybrid system does
not start

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

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

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

565Alphabetical Index
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K
Keyless entrySmart key system................. 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Keys Battery-saving function......... 147
Electronic key ....................... 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
If you lose your keys ............ 495
Key number plate ................. 128
Keyless entry........ 131, 136, 146
Mechanical key .................... 128
Power switch ........................ 213
Replacing the battery ........... 444
Warning buzzer .................... 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Knee airbags ............................. 34
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ............................. 260
Warning messages............... 270
Language (multi-information dis- play) ................................. 97, 107
LATCH anchors ........................ 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 414
Hood lock release lever........ 414
Shift lever ............................. 220
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wiper lever ................... 235, 238
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 449
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 232
Fog light switch .................... 235 Front interior lights................363
Front personal lights .............363
Headlight switch ...................229
Interior lights .........................362
Interior lights list ...................362
Rear interior lights ................363
Rear personal lights .............363
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Turn signal lever ...................223
Vanity lights ..........................388
Welcome light illumination con-
trol ......................................230
Lock steering column ............214
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation..............................260
Warning messages ...............270
Luggage cover ........................370
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..412
General maintenance ...........408
Maintenance data .................510
Maintenance requirements ...406
Malfunction indicator lamp ....467
Menu icons ........................92, 101
Meter Clock ................................89, 92
Hybrid System Indicator .........90
Indicators ................................86
Instrument panel light control .92
Meter control switches....93, 102
Meters ....................................89
Multi-information display.92, 101
Settings ..........................97, 107
Warning lights .......................466
Warning message.................476
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........167
Inside rear view mirror ..........166
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ............................344, 348

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

569Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_ULinked mirror function when
reversing ............................ 177
Mirror position memory ........ 159
RCTA function ...................... 300
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Side windows ...... ................... 179
Smart key system Antenna location .................. 146
Entry functions ............. 131, 136
Starting the hybrid system.... 213
Snow tires ............................... 333
Spare tire ................................. 481 Storage location ................... 482
Spark plug ............................... 514
Specifications ......................... 510
Speedometer ............................ 89
Sport mode ............................. 322
Steering lock Column lock release............. 214
Steering lock system warning message............................. 214
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 165
Heated steering wheel ......... 358
Meter control switches ... 93, 102
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Storage features ..................... 365
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 507
Suggestion function....... 101, 110
Sun visors ............................... 388
Sunshade Roof...................................... 182
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam .................................. 232
Automatic High Beam system ........................................... 232
Brake Hold switch ................ 227 Digital Rearview M
irror control
switches..............................167
Door lock switches ...............134
Driving mode select switch ...322
Driving position memory switches..............................159
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch271
Electronic roof sunshade switches..............................185
Emergency flashers switch...458
EV drive mode switch ...........218
Fog light switch .....................235
Garage door opener switches ...........................................390
Heated steering wheel switch ...........................................358
Ignition switch .......................213
Instrument panel light control switches................................92
Intuitive parking assist switch293
Light switches .......................229
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ...........................................266
Meter control switches....93, 102
Moon roof switches ..............182
“ODO TRIP” switch .................91
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................177
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................185
Parking brake switch ............224
PCS OFF switch ...................252
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .................................306
Power door lock switch.........134
Power switch ........................213
Power window switches .......179
RCTA switch .........................300
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...................................344, 348