Toyota Highlander (2023 year). Manual in english

1-2. Child safety

■

Anchor brackets (for top
tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided
for the following seats:
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.



8-seat models second seats

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap



7-seat models second seats

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap



Third center seat

Anchor brackets
Top tether strap

: The third seats are not equipped

with Child restraint LATCH

WARNING

●

Never attach two child restraint

system attachments to the

same anchor. In a collision, one

anchor may not be strong

enough to hold two child

restraint system attachments

and may break.

If the LATCH anchors are already

in use, use the seat belt to install

a child restraint system in the cen-

ter seat.

●

When securing some types of

child restraint systems in rear

seats, it may not be possible to

properly use the seat belts in

positions next to the child

restraint without interfering with

it or affecting seat belt effective-

ness. Be sure your seat belt fits

snugly across your shoulder

and low on your hips. If it does

not, or if it interferes with the

child restraint, move to a differ-

ent position. Failure to do so

may result in death or serious

injury.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

Using an anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)

1-2. Child safety

For safety and secu

rity

anchors.

■

Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket (sec-
ond seats)

Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.

Remove the head restraint if
it interferes with your child
restraint system. (



P.145)

Open the anchor bracket
cover, latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched. (



P.59)

When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

the head restraint.

Hook

Top tether strap

■

Fixing the top tether strap
to the anchor bracket (third
center seat)

Install the child restraint system
in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child
restraint system.

Remove the head restraint if
it interferes with your child
restraint system. (



P.145)

Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is

securely latched. (



P.59)

When installing the child restraint

system with the head restraint

being raised, be sure to have the

top tether strap pass underneath

the head restraint.

Hook
Top tether strap

1-2. Child safety

■

Laws and regulations pertain-

ing to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to

FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.

Child restraint systems conforming

to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 speci-

fications can be used.

This vehicle is designed to conform

to SAE J1819.

WARNING

■

When installing a child

restraint system

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

Firmly attach the top tether

strap and make sure that the

belt is not twisted.

●

Do not attach the top strap to

anything other than the anchor

bracket of the seat the child

restraint system is installed to.

●

Follow all installation instruc-

tions provided by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

●

When installing a child restraint

system in the center rear seat,

adjust both seatbacks at the

same angle. Otherwise, the

child restraint system cannot be

securely restrained and this

may cause death or serious

injuries in the event of sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

●

When installing the child

restraint system with the head

restraint being raised, after the

head restraint has been raised

and then the anchor bracket has

been fixed, do not lower the

head restraint.

●

If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm

the security of the child restraint

system.

NOTICE

■

Anchor brackets (for top

tether strap)

When not in use, make certain to

close the lid. If it remains open,

the lid may be damaged.

1-3. Emergency assistance

For safety and secu

rity

1-3.Emergency assistance

: If equipped

“SOS” button
LED light indicators

Subscribers have the following
Safety Connect services avail-
able:



Automatic Collision Notifica-
tion

Helps drivers receive necessary
response from emergency service
providers. (



P.67)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle
theft. (



P.67)



Emergency Assistance Button
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-cen-
ter support. (



P.67)



Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Provides drivers various on-road
assistance. (



P.68)

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a sub-
scription-based telematics
service that uses Global
Positioning System (GPS)
data and embedded cellular
technology to provide
safety and security features
to subscribers. Safety Con-
nect is supported by Toy-
ota’s designated response
center, which operates 24
hours per day, 7 days per
week.

Safety Connect service is
available by subscription on
select, telematics hard-
ware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect
service, you are agreeing to
be bound by the Telematics
Subscription Service Agree-
ment and its Terms and
Conditions, as in effect and
amended from time to time,
a current copy of which is
available at Toyota.com in
the United States,
Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico
and Toyota.ca in Canada. All
use of the Safety Connect
service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and
Conditions.

System components

Services

1-3. Emergency assistance

After you have signed the
Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving ser-
vices.
A variety of subscription terms
are available for purchase. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer, call the
following appropriate Customer
Experience Center or push the
“SOS” button in your vehicle for
further subscription details.



The United States

1-800-331-4331



Canada

1-888-869-6828



Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

■

Safety Connect Services Infor-

mation

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s
Bluetooth

technology will not be

possible when Safety Connect is

active and in use.

●

Safety Connect is available begin-

ning Fall 2009 on select Toyota

models (in the contiguous United

States only). Contact with the

Safety Connect response center

is dependent upon the telematics

device being in operative condi-

tion, cellular connection availabil-

ity, and GPS satellite signal

reception, which can limit the abil-

ity to reach the response center or

receive emergency service sup-

port. Enrollment and Telematics

Subscription Service Agreement

are required. A variety of subscrip-

tion terms are available; charges

vary by subscription term selected

and location.

●

Automatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance and Stolen

Vehicle Location are available in

the United States, including

Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico

and Canada, and Enhanced

Roadside Assistance are avail-

able in the United States, Puerto

Rico and Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Assistance, Stolen

Vehicle and Enhanced Road

Assistance are not available in the

U.S. Virgin Islands.

For vehicles first sold in the U.S.

Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect

services will function in or outside

the U.S. Virgin Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not

subject to section 255 of the Tele-

communications Act and the

device is not TTY compatible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response cen-

ter will offer support in multiple lan-

guages. The Safety Connect system

will offer voice prompts in English,

Spanish, and French. Please indi-

cate your language of choice when

enrolling.

■

When contacting the response

center

You may be unable to contact the

response center if the network is

busy.

When the engine switch is
turned to ON, the red indicator
light comes on for 2 seconds
then turns off. Afterward, the
green indicator light comes on,
indicating that the service is

Subscription

Safety Connect LED light
Indicators

1-3. Emergency assistance

For safety and secu

rity

active.
The following indicator light pat-
terns indicate specific system
usage conditions:



Green indicator light on =
Active service



Green indicator light flashing
= Safety Connect call in pro-
cess



Red indicator light (except at
vehicle start-up) = System
malfunction (contact your Toy-
ota dealer)



No indicator light (off) =
Safety Connect service not
active

■

Automatic Collision Notifi-
cation

In case of either airbag deploy-
ment or severe rear-end colli-
sion, the system is designed to
automatically call the response
center. The responding agent
receives the vehicle’s location
and attempts to speak with the
vehicle occupants to assess the
level of emergency. If the occu-
pants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency,
contacts the nearest emer-
gency services provider to
describe the situation, and
requests that assistance be sent
to the location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety
Connect can work with local
authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the
vehicle. After filing a police
report, call the Customer Experi-
ence Center at 1-800-331-4331
in the United States,
1-877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico
or 1-888-869-6828 in Canada,
and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this
service.
In addition to assisting law
enforcement with recovery of a
stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location
data may, under certain circum-
stances, be shared with third
parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available
at Toyota.com in the United
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto
Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

■

Emergency Assistance But-
ton (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on
the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect
response center. The answer-
ing agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the
emergency, and dispatch the
necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS”
button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing
an emergency.

Safety Connect services

1-3. Emergency assistance

■

Enhanced Roadside Assis-
tance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance
adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota
roadside service.
Subscribers can press the
“SOS” button to reach a Safety
Connect response-center agent,
who can help with a wide range
of needs, such as: towing, flat
tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a
description of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services
and their limitations, please see
the Safety Connect Terms and
Conditions, which are available
at Toyota.com in the United
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto
Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Important! Read this informa-
tion before using Safety Con-
nect.

■

Exposure to radio fre-
quency signals

The Safety Connect system
installed in your vehicle is a
low-power radio transmitter and
receiver. It receives and also
sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for

mobile wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with
the safety standards previously
set by the following U.S. and
international standards bodies.



ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) C95.1
[1992]



NCRP (National Council on
Radiation Protection and
Measurement) Report 86
[1986]



ICNIRP (International Com-
mission on Non-Ionizing Radi-
ation Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant sci-
entific literature. Over 120 scien-
tists, engineers, and physicians
from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and
industries reviewed the avail-
able body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect
complies with the FCC guide-
lines in addition to those stan-
dards.

■

Free/Open Source Software

Information

This product contains Free/Open

Source Software (FOSS).
The license information and/or the

source code of such FOSS can be

found at the following URL.
https://opensource.lge.com/osSch/

list?types=ALL&search=TL21BNU

Safety information for
Safety Connect

1-4. Theft deterrent system

For safety and secu

rity

1-4.Theft deterrent system



Vehicles with 8-inch audio
system screen



Vehicles with 12.3-inch audio
system screen

The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type engine immobilizer

system.

■

Conditions that may cause the

system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in

contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or

touching a key registered to the

security system (key with a built-in

transponder chip) of another vehi-

cle

Engine immobilizer

system

The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the engine from
starting if a key has not
been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.

Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.

This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

1-4. Theft deterrent system

: If equipped

■

Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic
moon roof (if equipped) are
closed before the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system

will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.



Vehicles with 8-inch audio
system screen



Vehicles with 12.3-inch audio
system screen

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the engine switch to
ACC or ON, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a mainte-

nance-free type alarm system.

Alarm

The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:



A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control
or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

1-4. Theft deterrent system

For safety and secu

rity

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the

following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the

alarm system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens

a door or hood, or unlocks the

vehicle.

●

The battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is

locked. (



P.467)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper

entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the

vehicle unlocks the door and the

alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a

person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the

battery

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the

proper operation of the system

cannot be guaranteed.

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator

Vehicle status information

and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indica-

tors ...............................

Gauges and meters (7-inch

display).........................

Gauges and meters

(12.3-inch display)........

Multi-information display

(7-inch display).............

Multi-information display

(12.3-inch display)........

Head-up display ..........

103

Fuel consumption informa-

tion ............................

108

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator



12.3-inch display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.

Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning
light

(



P.431)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning
light

(



P.431)

(yellow)

Brake system warning
light

(



P.431)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(



P.431)

Charging system warning
light

(



P.432)

Low engine oil pressure
warning light

(



P.432)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(



P.432)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp

(



P.432)

SRS warning light

(



P.432)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

(



P.433)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

(



P.433)

Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light

(



P.433)

(red/yel-

low)

Electric power steering
system warning light
(



P.433)

Low fuel level warning
light

(



P.434)

Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (



P.434)

2-1. Instrument cluster

:These lights turn on when the

engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display.

:7-inch display only: These lights

turn on when the engine switch
is turned to ON to indicate that a
system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light
does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
12.3-inch display only: This light
illuminates on the multi-informa-
tion display.

The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light (7-inch
display)

(



P.435)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(12.3-inch display)

(



P.435)

Tire pressure warning
light

(



P.435)

(orange)

LTA indicator (



P.436)

(flashes)

Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor

(if equipped)

(



P.436)

(flashes)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.436)

“RCTA OFF” indicator (if
equipped)

(



P.436)

(flashes)

PKSB OFF indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.437)

(flashes or

illumi-

nates)

PCS warning light

(



P.437)

Slip indicator

(



P.438)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(



P.438)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

(



P.438)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

(



P.438)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning

light does not come on

Should a safety system light such

as the ABS and SRS warning

lights not come on when you start

the engine, this could mean that

these systems are not available to

help protect you in an accident,

which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehicle

statu

s information an

d in
dicator



Drive mode indicators

Turn signal indicator
(



P.204)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(



P.210)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(



P.210)

Headlight high beam indi-
cator (



P.212)

Automatic High Beam indi-
cator (



P.213)

Front fog light indicator (if
equipped) (



P.216)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(



P.228)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.249)

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator (



P.249)

Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator (



P.249)

LTA indicator (



P.228,

245)

BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators

*2, 3

(if

equipped) (



P.270, 283)

BSM OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.270)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.276)

“RCTA OFF” indicator

*1, 2

(if equipped) (



P.284)

PKSB OFF indicator

*1, 2

(if

equipped) (



P.291)

Stop & Start indicator

(if

equipped) (



P.264)

Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor

*1, 2

(if equipped)

(



P.265)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(



P.308)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.309)

Smart key system indica-
tor

(



P.197)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(



P.205)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator

(



P.205)

Brake hold standby indica-
tor

(



P.208)

Brake hold operated indi-
cator

(



P.208)

Snow mode indicator
(



P.304)

Downhill assist control
system indicator (if
equipped) (



P.305)

Eco Driving Indicator
Light

(



P.89, 100)

Low outside temperature
indicator

(



P.79)

Security indicator

(



P.69, 70)

“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator

*2, 5

(



P.43)

“PASS AIR BAG
ON/OFF” indicator

*2,

(



P.43)

2-1. Instrument cluster

:This light comes on when the

system is turned off.

:These lights turn on when the

:This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

:This light illuminates on the

multi-information display.

:This light illuminates on the cen-

ter panel.

:When the outside temperature is

approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.

:Depending on the operating con-

dition, the color and illuminat-
ing/flashing state of the light
change.

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.300)

Sport mode indicator
(



P.300)

Mud & sand mode indica-
tor (if equipped) (



P.302)

Rock & dirt mode indicator
(if equipped) (



P.302)

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