Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2015 User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each
component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
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For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual....................14
How to search.............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 28
For safety drive ...................30
Seat belts............................ 32
SRS airbags........................ 41
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 54
Safety information
for children ........................ 61
Child restraint systems........ 62
Installing child restraints...... 66
Exhaust gas precautions..... 80
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features .......81
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 85
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 91
Alarm................................... 93
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................. 96
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators...........................98
Gauge and meters.............103
Multi-information display
(with monochrome
display)............................107
Multi-information display
(with color display)...........111
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........117
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................124
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors .........................128
Back door ..........................134
Glass hatch........................144
Smart key system..............148
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................156
Rear seats.........................158
Driving position
memory ...........................165
Head restraints..................169
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 173
Inside rear view mirror....... 175
Outside rear view
mirrors............................. 177
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 179
Moon roof.......................... 183
Panoramic moon roof........ 187
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 194
Cargo and luggage............ 205
Vehicle load limits .............210
Trailer towing..................... 211
Dinghy towing.................... 228
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch......229
EV drive mode................... 235
Hybrid transmission........... 237
Turn signal lever................ 242
Parking brake.................... 243
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 244
Automatic High Beam ....... 248
Fog light switch .................254
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 255
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 257
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap...........................259
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ....................264
Dynamic radar cruise
control..............................269
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................283
Driving assist systems.......291
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)...........................297
BSM (Blind
Spot Monitor)...................304
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function..........................308
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function.................311
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle
driving tips.......................314
Winter driving tips..............316
Utility vehicle
precautions......................320
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5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic air
conditioning system ........ 326
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ........ 333
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators................ 336
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................339
• Interior lights ................. 340
• Personal lights .............. 340
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 342
• Glove box...................... 343
• Console box.................. 343
• Bottle holders................ 344
• Cup holders .................. 345
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 347
• Open tray...................... 348
Luggage compartment
features........................... 349
5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features........351
• Sun visors .....................351
• Vanity mirrors................351
• Conversation mirror.......352
• Clock .............................353
• Outside temperature
display...........................353
• Power outlets ................354
• Rear sunshades............357
• Armrest..........................358
• Coat hooks....................359
• Assist grips....................359
• Side table ......................360
Garage door opener..........361
Safety Connect..................368
Compass ...........................374
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................ 380
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior................. 383
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 386
General maintenance........389
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 393
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 394
Hood.................................. 396
Positioning a floor jack...... 398
Engine compartment......... 399
12-volt battery ................... 407
Tires.................................. 412
Tire inflation pressure........ 421
Wheels.............................. 424
Air conditioning filter.......... 426
Electronic key battery........ 428
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 430
Light bulbs......................... 434
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........450
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................451
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................452
If you think something
is wrong...........................456
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................457
If a warning message is
displayed.........................466
If you have a flat tire..........486
If the hybrid system will
not start ...........................510
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.............512
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........513
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................516
If your vehicle overheats....521
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................525
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 528
Fuel information ................ 540
Tire information ................. 543
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 556
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................ 567
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...............570
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)....................... 571
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian
owners (in French).......... 574
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 584
Alphabetical index...................... 589
8Vehicle specifications
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Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
●Cruise control system (if equipped)
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Vehicle data recordings
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