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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 14

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WARNING

■ Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance

with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so

could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability

and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and

performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing

a trailer.

■ To avoid accident or injury

● Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (900 kg), a sway control device

with sufficient capacity is required.

● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads

as close to the trailer axle as possible.

● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,

whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you

experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow

down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of

which you experience the instability.

● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,

gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

● Do not use dynamic radar cruise control when towing.

● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the

brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result

in reduced braking efficiency.

● Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehi-

cle.

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WARNING

■Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the

hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of

towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum

weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight

rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting

in death or serious personal injuries.

■ When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-

eral and state/provincial regulations.

● If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-

cable federal and state/provincial regulations.

● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-

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cle’s braking effectiveness.

● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

NOTICE

■ When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install

the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

■Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage

your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels

on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.

■ To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission and

AWD system

Never tow this vehicle with any of the

wheels on the ground. This may cause

serious damage to the hybrid transmis-

sion and AWD system.

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Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes

power switch modes.

Starting the hybrid system

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.

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4

Press the power switch shortly

and firmly.

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It

is not necessary to press and hold

the switch.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator

is illuminated.

The hybrid system can be started

from any power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

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The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.

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Stopping the hybrid system

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

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

3

Press the power switch.

4

Release the brake pedal and check that

“ACCESSORY” or

“IGNITION ON” on the multi-information display is off.

Changing power switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal

released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

1

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

ACCESSORY mode

2

Some electrical components such

as the power outlet can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

3

ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid sys-

tem, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-

tion other than P

If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other

than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information

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display and then press the power switch once.

Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is off.

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■ Message displays

Message illustrations used in this section are intended as examples, and may

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differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON

mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift

lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this function

cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time

when the hybrid system is not operating.

■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

→P. 84

■ Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 122

■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-

ditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady

on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.

■ Conditions affecting operation

→P. 149

■Note for the entry function

→P. 150

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■ If the hybrid system does not start

● The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 91)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not

start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.

■Steering lock

After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■ When the steering lock cannot be released

“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press

the power switch while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor

may be suspended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a

short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system.

After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■ When “Check SMART Key System” will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on

In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-

ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

→P. 580

■ If the electronic key battery is depleted

→P. 539

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NOTICE

■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

● Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-

ods if the hybrid system is not operating.

● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information

display while the hybrid system is not operating, the power switch is not

off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.

● Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the

power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY

mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery dis-

charge may occur.

■ When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by

your Toyota dealer immediately.

■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch

If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid bat-

tery

(traction battery), and only the electric motor

(traction

motor) is used to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the

morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without

concern for noises and gas emissions.

However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is

active, the vehicle may produce sound.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on,

the EV drive mode indicator will

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come on. Pressing the switch

when in EV drive mode will return

the vehicle to normal driving (using

the gasoline engine and electric

motor [traction motor]).

■ Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it

cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display.

● The temperature of the hybrid system is high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,

etc.

● The temperature of the hybrid system is low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32°F (0°C) for a

long period of time etc.

●The gasoline engine is warming up.

● The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.

The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.

(→P. 113)

● Vehicle speed is high.

● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

● The windshield defogger is in use.

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■ Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline

engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up.

In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode.

After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi-

nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to

switch to EV drive mode.

■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart

in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will

sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.

● The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.

(→P. 113)

● Vehicle speed is high.

● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

■ Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters

to approximately 0.6 mile (1 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions,

there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that

is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving

conditions.)

■Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy

during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction

motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ-

omy.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the

vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicy-

cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehi-

cle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

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Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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While the power switch is in ON mode, depress the brake

pedal and move the shift lever.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving*1

S

S mode driving*2 (→P. 235)

*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the

driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended

for normal driving.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode controls engine braking forces.

Selecting Eco drive mode

Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips

that involve frequent accelerating.

Press the “ECO MODE” switch to

select Eco drive mode.

The “ECO MODE” indicator will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.

Press the button again to cancel

Eco drive mode.

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Changing shift ranges in S mode

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-

ated as follows:

1

For upshifting

2

For downshifting

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The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-

ing to vehicle speed.

■ Shift ranges and their functions

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than

a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover

the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

4

Press the shift lock override button.

5

The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

■ If S does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the hybrid transmission system. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the hybrid transmission will operate in the same as manner

as when the shift lever is in D.)

■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may

sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be

possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The buzzer will sound twice.)

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