2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID tow

2984-5. Using the driving support systems
detect approaching vehicles in
the detection area behind the
vehicle when backing up.
(P.307)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
Do not overly rely on the system,
as doing so may lead to an acci-
dent.
Always drive while checking the
safety of the surroundings of the
vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle and
road conditions, weather, etc., the
system may not operate.
The detection capa bilities of sen-
sors and radars are limited.
Always drive while checking the
safety of the surroundings of the
vehicle.
●The driver is solely responsible
for safe driving. Always drive
carefully, taking care to observe
your surroundings. The Parking
Support Brake system is
designed to provide support to
lessen the severity of collisions.
However, it may not operate in
some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake sys-
tem is not designed to stop the
vehicle completely. Additionally,
even if the system has stopped
the vehicle, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal imme-
diately as brake control will be
canceled after approximately 2
seconds.
●It is extremely dangerous to
check the system operations by
intentionally driving the vehicle
into the direction of a wall, etc.
Never attempt such actions.
■When to disable the Parking
Support Brake
In the following situations, disable
the Parking Suppor t Brake as the
system may opera te even though
there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
●When inspecting the vehicle
using a chassis roller, chassis
dynamo or free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a
boat, truck or other transport
vessel
●If the suspension has been
modified or tires of a size other
than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is
raised or lowered due to the
carried load
●When equipment that may
obstruct a sensor is installed,
such as a towing eyelet, bumper
protector (an additional trim
strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow
●When using automatic car
washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in
a stable manner, such as when
the vehicle has been in an acci-
dent or is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a
sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly
inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When a tire chains, compact
spare tire or an emergency tire
puncture repair kit is used
●When your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency tow-
ing

3164-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■When the
TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes.
Always drive carefully. Reckless
driving may cause an accident.
Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes.
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer
Sway Control systems are
turned off
●Be especially careful and drive
at a speed appropriate to the
road conditions. As these are
the systems to help ensure
vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems off unless neces-
sary.
●Trailer Sway Control is part of
the VSC system and will not
operate if VSC is turned off or
experiences a malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the
specified size, brand, tread pat-
tern and total load capacity. In
addition, make sure that the tires
are inflated to the recommended
tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway
Control and VSC systems will not
function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther information when replacing
tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the sus-
pension
Using tires with any kind of prob-
lem or modifying the suspension
will affect the driving assist sys-
tems, and may cause a system to
malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precau-
tion
The Trailer Sway Control system
is not able to red uce trailer sway
in all situations. Depending on
many factors such as the condi-
tions of the vehicle, trailer, road
surface and driving environment,
the Trailer Sway Control system
may not be effective. Refer to
your trailer owner’s manual for
information on how to tow your
trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may cause death
or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wheel.
Steer straight ahead. Do not try
to control trailer sway by turning
the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator
pedal immediately but very
gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not
apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and traile r should stabi-
lize. ( P.196)

3254-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid battery (traction
battery), hybrid s ystem or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the hybrid system.
Water entering the interior may
cause the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) stowed under the
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid trans-
mission will cause deterioration
in transmission quality. The mal-
function indicator may come on,
and the vehicle may not be driv-
able.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the hybrid
transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated in bra ke drums and
around brake di scs may affect
braking efficiency and may
damage brake system compo-
nents.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection aft er each day of
off-road driving that has taken
you through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

3505-3. Using the storage features
Pull down the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks and cargo
hooks.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open
tray
Observe the following precautions
when putting items in the open
tray. Failure to do so may cause
items to be thrown out of the tray
in the event of sudden braking or
steering. In these cases, the items
may interfere with pedal operation
or cause driver distraction, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray
that can easily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items in the tray
higher than the tray’s edge.
●Do not put items in the tray that
may protrude over the tray’s
edge.
Luggage compar t-
ment features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury , always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Cargo net hooks

3515-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
■Removing the luggage
cover unit (vehicles with-
out side deck board)
1 Fold down the third seats.
( P.152) 2
Remove the center deck
board ( P.464) and take out
the luggage cover unit.
■Removing the luggage
cover unit (vehicles with
side deck board)
1 Fold down the third seats.
( P.152)
2 Remove the center deck
board ( P.464) and side
deck board ( P.354) and
take out the luggage cover
unit.
■Installing the luggage cover
1 Fold down the third seats.
( P.152)
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in
use
To avoid injury, always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the gro-
cery bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier
than 6.6 lb. (3 kg ) on the grocery
bag hooks.
Luggage cover (if
equipped)

3525-3. Using the storage features
2Press the lock release but-
tons to extend the ends of the
luggage cover unit.
3 To install the luggage cover
unit, with the lock release
buttons facing upward, insert
one end into the recess, then
compress the other end and
insert it into the other recess.
4 Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.■Removing the luggage
cover
1 Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.
2 Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.
■Stowing the luggage cover
(vehicles without side deck
board)
1 Remove the center deck
board. ( P.464)
2 To store the luggage cover
unit, compress both ends
until they lock.
Store the unit with the lock release
buttons facing up and the cover
portion facing the rear of the vehi-

3535-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
cle.
■Stowing the luggage cover
(vehicles with side deck
board)
1 Remove the center deck
board ( P.464) and the side
deck board. ( P.354)
2 To store the luggage cover
unit, compress both ends
until they lock.
Store the unit wit h the lock release
buttons facing up and the cover
portion facing the rear of the vehi-
cle.
WARNING
■Luggage cover
●When installing/stowing the lug-
gage cover, make sure that the
luggage cover is securely
installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in
the event of sudden braking or a
collision.
●Do not place anything on the
luggage cover. In the event of
sudden braking or turning, the
item may go flying and strike an
occupant. This could lead to an
unexpected accident, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to climb
on the luggage cover. Climbing
on the luggage cover could
result in damage to the luggage
cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.
●Do not point the luggage cover
unit at your face or body, as
doing so may cause injuries if
the cover ends extend sud-
denly.
NOTICE
■When using the luggage
cover
●Do not put heavy items on the
luggage cover.
●Install the cover unit in the cor-
rect direction so that the lock
release button faces upward.

3615-4. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
WARNING
●Do not use the charging tray as
a small storage space.
●Do not subject to a strong force
or impact.
●Do not disassemble, modify or
remove the wireless charger.
●Do not charge devices other
than specified portable devices.
●Keep away from magnetic
items.
●Do not charge devices if the
charge area is covered in dust.
●Do not cover with a cloth or sim-
ilar material.
NOTICE
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged nor-
mally in the following situations.
●The portable device is fully
charged
●The portable device is being
charged with a cable connected
●There is foreign matter between
the charge area and portable
device
●Charging has caused the porta-
ble device to heat up
●The temperature around the
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
higher, such as in extreme heat
●The portable device is placed
with its charging side facing up
●The portable device is placed in
an area misaligned from the
charge area
●The portable device is larger
than the charging tray
●A foldable and portable device
is placed outside the charge
area
●The camera lens protrudes 0.12
in. (3 mm) or more from the sur-
face of the portal device
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise
are emitted, such as near a tele-
vision tower, power plant, gaso-
line station, broadcasting
station, large display, airport,
etc.
●Any of the following objects that
is protrudes 0.08 in. (2 mm) or
thicker is stuck or installed
between the charging side of
the portable device and the
charge area.
• Thick cases or covers
• A case or cover attached with an uneven or tilt ed surface, so
that the charging side is not flat
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger- rings, straps, etc.
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by
any of the following metallic
objects:
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
• Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media