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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 12

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■ Jam protection function

 Shade

If an object is detected between the shade and the roof frame while the shade

is closing, the shade stops and then opens slightly.

 Moon roof

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the roof frame while the

moon roof is closing or tilting down, the moon roof stops and then opens

slightly. At this time, if the shade is closed past the half-open position, it may

also open slightly.

■When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

1

Stop the vehicle.

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2

Slide the moon roof switch forward and hold it.*

The moon roof will close then reopen and pause for approximately 10

seconds. Then it will close up to the tilt-up position.

3

Release the switch and then slide it forward and hold it again.

The moon roof will close as long as the switch is being held.

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Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then

release the switch.

● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Slide the moon roof switch forward and hold it.*

The moon roof will tilt down then tilt up and pause for approximately 10

seconds. Then it will close.

3

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then

release the switch.

*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-

dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ Closing the shade

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when the shade is being operated.

● Do not allow children to operate the shade.

Closing a shade on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver

is responsible for instructing children not to operate the shade.

■Opening the moon roof

● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

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● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■Closing the moon roof

● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-

gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-

ated.

● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■ Jam protection function

● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the shade or moon roof is fully closed.

NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the moon roof

● Before opening, make sure that there are no foreign objects such as

stones or ice around the opening.

● Do not hit the face or edge of the moon roof with hard objects.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe

driving:

Starting the hybrid system

→P. 225

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.

(→P. 233)

2

Release the parking brake. (→P. 240)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-

tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift

lever to P. (→P. 233)

Parking the vehicle

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

Set the parking brake (→P. 240), and shift the shift lever to P.

(→P. 233)

3

Press the power switch off to stop the hybrid system.

4

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

1

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.

2

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

3

Release the parking brake.

■ When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 329)

■For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it

is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (→P. 334)

■ Driving in the rain

● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-

dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

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● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,

because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-

face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■ Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.

This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to

meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

● When the accelerator pedal is released

■ Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-

mended:

● For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

● For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When driving the vehicle

● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (→P. 233)

● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle.

● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire

failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer

to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability

tires or not before driving at such speeds.

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make

sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent

the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ When shifting the shift lever

● Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

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control.

● Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-

engaged.

● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may lead to unex-

pected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon

as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■ When the vehicle is stopped

● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-

erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

● Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

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NOTICE

■ When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

● When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■ If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-

cle.

● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

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● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

● The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 596)

■ When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

● Engine stalling

● Short in electrical components

● Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

● Brake function

● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, rear electric motor (traction motor), etc.

● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —

(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s

placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity.

For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be

five

150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =

650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded

on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available

cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how

this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your

vehicle.

(→P. 207)

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Calculation formula for your vehicle

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Cargo capacity

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Total load capacity

(vehicle

capacity weight) (→P. 638)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in

your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity

will be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)

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*1: A =Weight of people

*2: B =Total load capacity

*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D

lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E

lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)

*4: D =Additional weight of people

*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount

that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In

other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an

excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus

cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on

your vehicle.

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