2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual (in English)

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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WHERE AHB WILL TURN ON/OFF AUTOMATICALLY
When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be automatically
turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail lights
turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
If any of the following conditions occur, the high beams will be automatically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Oncoming or preceding vehicles have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
The Automatic High Beams (AHB) safety system is designed to help you see
more clearly at night. At speeds above 25 mph, AHB can detect the headlights of
oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles, then automatically toggles
between high and low beams accordingly.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
(2) (1)
(1) Press the “” switch.
(2) Push lever away from you with the headlight switch is in the “” or “AUTO”
position.
The AHB indicator will come on when the headlights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is active.
Note: Pull the lever back toward you or press the AHB switch to turn the AHB
system off.
The AHB indicator will turn off and “” or “” will turn on. To activate the
system again, push the lever its original position or press the “” switch.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Using an intelligent camera, Road Sign Assist (RSA) is designed to detect speed
limit signs, stop signs, do not enter signs and yield signs, and display them on the
Multi-Information Display (MID).*
* All vehicle actions must be driver-initiated and are not automated.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for model applicability.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
RSA DISPLAY
SUPPORTED TYPES OF ROAD SIGNS
SETTING RSA
When the driving support system
information is selected, a maximum of
3 signs can be displayed.
Speed limitStop
Do Not EnterYield
When a tab other than the driving
support system information is selected,
the following types of road signs will be
displayed.
• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notification
is necessary)
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “ RSA” and then press “.”
(3) Press “” switches and select the “Road Sign Assist on/off” setting function
and then press “” to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: If the vehicle was last turned off while a speed limit sign was displayed
on the Multi-Information Display, the same sign displays again when
the vehicle is turned on.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on RSA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower
Seat belts
Seat belts-3rd row center
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Take the plate out of the holder, and then pull down the seat belt.Push plate “A” into buckle “A” until a click sound is heard.
Plate “A”
Plate “B”
Buckle “A”Buckle “B”
Push plate “B” into buckle “B” until a click sound is heard.
Keep as low on hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Unlock
Lock
Rear door child safety locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Rear door
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning System” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display (MID) and the tire pressure warning light will blink 3 times.
When the message disappears, initialization is complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the vehicle off. (Initialization cannot be
performed while the vehicle is moving.) Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the
specified cold tire inflation pressure level then turn the vehicle to ON.
System reset initialization
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information
Display (MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press and hold “.”
(3) Select “TPWS” and then push “.”
(4) Select “Set Pressure” and then push and hold “.”
Vehicles equipped with 4.2-in displayVehicles equipped with 7-in display
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle.Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
(1)(3)(2)
SPARE TIRE, JACK AND TOOL LOCATION
REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE
Spare tire & tools
Wheel nut wrenchAdapter socketJack
Spare tireJack handleWheel lock key (if equipped)
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Safety Connect®
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety
and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with live agents at
the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Services for subscribers include:
• Automatic collision notification
• Stolen vehicle locator
• Emergency assistance (“SOS” button)
• Enhanced roadside assistance
For additional information, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/connected-services.
Microphone
LED indicators(Green is Active)
“SOS” button
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Star Safety System™
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all four wheels.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs
during a turn.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Floor mat installation
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use Toyota floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Always align the Δ marks
TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC)
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
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