
6
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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating
Temperature control (driver side)
Front windshield defogger
Fan OFFTemperature control (passenger side)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
S-FLOW mode
Automatic climate control ON:  Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically to set temperature.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger 
Windshield wiper de-icer
REAR CLIMATE switch
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Control knobs- SYNC control- Fan speed- Airflow mode - Rear seat temperature
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Airflow mode display
Vehicles equipped with 8-in display
Temperature control (driver side)
Front windshield defogger
Fan OFF
Temperature control (passenger side)
Automatic climate control ON:  Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically to set temperature.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger 
Fan speed control
Vehicles equipped with 12.3-in display (if equipped)
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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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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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com/toyota.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Garage door operation indicators
Garage door operation indicators
HomeLink® icon:Illuminates while HomeLink® is operating.
HomeLink® logo: Appears while HomeLink® is operating.
Buttons
Buttons
HomeLink® indicator light
HomeLink® indicator light: Illuminates above each 
button selected.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC /Trailer Sway Control OFF switch
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like 
mud, dirt or snow. While the vehicle is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC 
system.
To disable VSC/TRAC/Trailer Sway Control systems, press and hold the switch for at 
least 3 seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
 & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
 SAFETY
 SENSE
SAFETY
 & EMERGENCY
 FEATURES
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross  
Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if equipped)
Audio system screen*
Buzzer*
Outside rear view mirror indicators
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the 
Highlander’s blind spot when changing lanes. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will 
be alerted via the outside rear view side mirror indicators.
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the 
Highlander is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will flash. Also, the 
RCTA icon for the detected side will be displayed on the audio system display, and 
the RCTA buzzer will sound.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR (BSM)
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display 
(MID). 
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” or “” then press “.” The 
setting screen is displayed. 
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then 
press “.” 
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu. 
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before 
attempting to use it.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
* RCTA only
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Grille-mounted radar
Forward-facing camera
Sensors
TSS 2.5+ combines a forward-facing camera mounted in front of the inside rear view 
mirror and a grille-mounted radar mounted in the front grille. These sensors support the 
driver assist systems.
The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is designed to 
help detect a vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian in certain situations. Using both 
a camera and radar, PCS w/ PD can provide an audio/visual alert to warn you of 
a possible collision under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is 
designed to automatically brake.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance 
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This system will not 
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not use 
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not attempt 
to test the operation of the Pre-Collision System yourself, as the system may not 
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, such as 
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm or 
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve, a vehicle 
or pedestrian or bicyclist may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, 
preventing the system from operating or engaging properly.
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.
Pre-Collision System with  
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
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