2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ECO mode

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Automatic High Beams (AHB)
indicator5
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-1, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Front Fog light indicator4, 5
Constant speed cruise control indicator/Constant speed cruise control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning [red/yellow]
Downhill Assist Control indicator4
Fuel tank door positionAnti-lock Brake (ABS) System
warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator1
Brake system warning1 [yellow]
High coolant temperature warning
Eco drive mode indicator
Mud & sand mode indicator4
Low engine oil pressure warning
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Charging system warning1
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking OFF
indicator1,2,4,5,6
Brake system warning1
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicator4
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) OFF
indicator4
Eco Driving indicator1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder (alarm will sound when the vehicle is on)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control indicator/DRCC SET indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low tire pressure warning1
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator1,2,4,5
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Parking brake indicator1,2
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)/Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
indicator [white/green/orange3]
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
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Sport mode indicator
Rock & dirt mode indicator4
RCTA OFF indicator2,4
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1,3
Smart Key system indicator
SNOW mode indicator
Stop & Start Engine System indicator4
Stop & Start Engine System cancel indicator2,4
Security indicator
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.5 7-in display only.6 Refer to section PKSB (Parking Support Braking function) in the Owner’s Manual.
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Shift the shift lever to “M” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“M” mode
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
+ (“M” mode)
- (“M” mode)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
M
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“M” MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Second row (8-seat models)
Third row seat
StowingReturning (from outside)
Returning (from inside)Returning the outer head restraints
Second row (7-seat models)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
PullPull
Pull
Raise
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seats-Stowing & returning 3rd row seats
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USB media port
Connecting a compatible device and cable into the USB media port will support
charging and music playback through the audio multimedia system.
Power supply switch
Charge area
Operation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. Push the tab and slide theconsole box lid. (1) Press the power supply switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An amber indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless chargers may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully charged.
The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before attempting to use it.
Press (1)
When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging area for best results. Moving device may result in stopping or restarting the charging process.
Place (2)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Air conditioning/heating (continued)
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
Front windshield defogger
MAX A/C switch
Fan ON/OFF
Temperature control
Windshield wiper de-icer
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow mode selector
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
FRONT MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)
Front air conditioning control screen (12.3-in display)
Main control screen
Option control screen
Temperature setting (driver side)
Display the option control screen
Display the previous screen
Rear air conditioning display
Fan speed setting
SYNC switch
Temperature setting (passenger side)
Airflow mode control
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW mode)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Eco air conditioning mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (CONTINUED)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend a steep hill,
maintaining a constant low speed of about 18 mph (30 km/h) without brake pedal
operation.
Press the “DAC” button to activate the system. The slip indicator will flash to
indicate that the downhill assist control system is operating.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving mode select switch
SPORT mode - Use Sport mode when increased acceleration response and
precise handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Normal - Suitable for normal driving.
ECO mode - Helps achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
page 52.