Toyota Highlander (2023 year). Manual in english

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Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed



P.494

■

Background color of the indica-

tor/shift position display area

The background color of the indica-

tor/shift position display area is

changed according to the driving

mode as follows (



P.300):

●

Eco drive mode: Blue

●

Sport mode: Red

■

Suspension of the settings dis-

play

●

Some settings cannot be changed

while driving. When changing set-

tings, park the vehicle in a safe

place.

●

If a warning message is displayed,

operation of the settings display

will be suspended.

■

Pop-up displays

Depending on the pop-up display,

the currently displayed item in the

message display area may be tem-

porarily not displayed. The item will

be displayed after the pop-up dis-

play is no longer displayed.

Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be
taken if a malfunction is
detected. (



P.442)

Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.

■

Suggestion to turn off the
headlights

If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
engine switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.

If the driver's door is opened after
the engine switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.

WARNING

■

Cautions during setting up

the display

As the engine needs to be run-

ning during setting up the display,

ensure that the vehicle is parked

in a place with adequate ventila-

tion. In a closed area such as a

garage, exhaust gases including

harmful carbon monoxide (CO)

may collect and enter the vehicle.

This may lead to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge,

ensure that the engine is running

while setting up the display fea-

tures.

Warning message display
(

)

Suggestion function

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.494)

Content display area

By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety
of driving-related information can
be displayed. The multi-information
display can also be used to change
display settings and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays
are also displayed in certain situa-
tions.

Driving support system status
display area

Displays a contracted display of the
driving support system status when
not selected for the multi-informa-
tion display, while any of the follow-
ing systems are operating:

■

Liquid crystal display



P.85

Multi-information dis-

play (12.3-inch dis-

play)

Display

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Meter control switch

The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.

: Select multi-informa-

tion display

: Change displayed

content, scroll up/down the
screen and move the cursor
up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items

Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and
history display

Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the
hands-free system, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

Changing meter pages

Press the

meter con-

trol switch to change the meter
page.

■

Display contents



Driving support system infor-
mation display



Settings



Warning message (



P.442)

■

Changing contents in a
page

Select the desired content on

WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-infor-

mation display while driving,

pay extra attention to the safety

of the area around the vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the

multi-information display while

driving as you may fail to see

pedestrians, objects on the

road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

■

The information display at

low temperatures



P.85

Changing the meter dis-
play

Content of multi-informa-
tion display (Center)

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the page’s setting mode display.

Press the

meter

control switch to select a
page.

To enable page edit, press

and hold the

meter con-

trol switch.

Press the

meter

control switch to select a dis-
play to be changed.

Press

meter control

switch to select a content.

When the setting is complete,
press

■

Driving support system
information display

Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:



PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(



P.228)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
(



P.239)



Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
(



P.249)

■

Settings

The meter display settings can
be changed in



Language

Select to change the language dis-
played.



Units

Select to change the units of mea-
sure displayed.



Meter Type

Select to change the meter type.



Meter Style

Select to change the meter style.



Dial Type

1 dial: Select to change the display
of the speedometer or tachometer.



Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.



Fuel Economy

Select to set the display of the fuel
economy.



Drive Info Items

Select to change the display of the
drive information.



TRIP A/B Items

Select to change the display of the
drive information of TRIP A/B.



Pop-up display

Select to enable/disable pop-up
displays for each relevant system.



Default settings

Select to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

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Display contents (Side)



Fuel economy



Eco Driving Indicator



Driving support system infor-
mation display



Audio system-linked display

Content of multi-informa-
tion display (Side)

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Drive information



Drive information of Trip A/B



Tire Pressure (



P.396)



AWD Control (if equipped)

Changing items to be displayed
on the side multi-information
displays. (



P.99)

■

Changing contents in a
page



P.97

■

Changing contents to be
displayed on the side
multi-information displays

Press the

meter

control switch to select a
page.

To enable page edit, press

and hold the

meter con-

trol switch.

Press the

meter

control switch to select the
desired side multi-information
display to be changed.

Press the

meter

control switch for the side
that

is displayed to move

to a content list screen that
enables to select display/not
display each items.

Press

control

switch to select a content and

select

to set for dis-

play/not display the item.

■

Fuel economy

Use the displayed values as a ref-
erence only.

Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel
consumption.

Average fuel economy

The average fuel economy dis-
play can be changed in

(



P.98)



Average fuel economy (after
start)

Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since engine start.



Average fuel economy (after
reset)

Displays average fuel consumption
since display was reset.
To reset the average fuel economy

display, press and hold the

meter control switch.

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Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

During Eco-friendly acceleration
(Eco driving), the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Light will turn on. When the
acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, or when the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving
with current Eco driving ratio based
on acceleration.

Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration

If the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, the right side
of the Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn off.

Zone of Eco driving

■

Driving support system
information display

Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:



PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(



P.228)



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
(



P.239)



Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
(



P.249)

■

Audio system-linked dis-
play

Displays the audio source or
track.

■

Drive information

Drive information 1
Drive information 2

Displays the following depend-
ing on which drive information
type and drive information items
were selected in

. (



P.98)



Average speed: Displays the
average vehicle speed since
engine start



Trip distance: Displays the
distance driven since engine
start

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Trip time: Displays the
elapsed time since engine
start

■

Drive information of TRIP
A/B

Drive information of trip A/B 1
Drive information of trip A/B 2

Displays the following depend-
ing on which drive information
type and drive information items
were selected in

. (



P.98)



Average speed: Displays the
average vehicle speed of trip
A/B



Trip distance: Displays the
distance driven of trip A/B



Trip time: Displays the
elapsed time of trip A/B

■

AWD Control (if equipped)

The illustration used is intended as

an example, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the multi-information display.

Torque distribution display

Displays the drive status of each
wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.

■

Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator will not oper-

ate under the following conditions:

●

The shift lever is in any position

other than D.

●

The driving mode is set to sport

mode.

●

The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 80 mph (130 km/h) or

higher.

Displays suggestions to the
driver in the following situations.
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the
meter control switches.

■

Suggestion to turn off the
headlights

If the driver's door is opened after
the engine switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.

Suggestion function

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■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.494)

■

Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed



P.494

■

Meter display settings



P.98

■

Suspension of the settings dis-

play

●

Some settings cannot be changed

while driving. When changing set-

tings, park the vehicle in a safe

place.

●

If a warning message is displayed,

operation of the settings display

will be suspended.

Settings display

WARNING

■

Cautions during setting up

the display

If the engine is running when

changing the display settings,

ensure that the vehicle is parked

in a place with adequate ventila-

tion. In a closed area such as a

garage, exhaust gases including

harmful carbon monoxide (CO)

may collect and enter the vehicle.

This may lead to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge,

ensure that the engine is running

while setting up the display fea-

tures.

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: If equipped

Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displayed by the head-up display.

Shift position display (



P.201)

Speed limit/RSA (Road Sign Assist) display area

Displays the following items:
• Speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A.

only)

• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display (if equipped) (



P.261)

Vehicle speed display area
Eco Driving Indicator/Tachometer/Outside temperature (



P.106)

Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped) (



P.106)

Displays the following items, which are linked to the navigation system:
• Route guidance to destination
• Street name
• Compass (heading-up display)

Driving assist system status display area (



P.107)

Head-up display

The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation
system (if equipped) and projects a variety of information in
front of the driver, such as the current vehicle speed and route
guidance to a set destination.

System components

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Message display area (



P.107)

The following pop-up displays will be displayed in certain situations:
• Warning/message
• Hands-free system status
• Audio system operation status

■

Head-up display will operate

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

When using the head-up dis-

play

The head-up display may seem

dark or hard to see when viewed

through sunglasses, especially

polarized sunglasses. Adjust the

brightness of the head-up display or

remove your sunglasses.

■

Outside temperature display

If the outside temperature becomes

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower,

the low outside temperature indica-

tor will flash for 10 seconds then the

low outside temperature indicator

and outside temperature display will

turn off. The low outside tempera-

ture indicator will operate again if

the outside temperature becomes

approximately 41°F (5°C) or more

and then decreases to 37°F (3°C) or

lower.

■

Changing settings of the
head-up display

Select

on the multi-informa-

WARNING

■

Before using the head-up dis-

play

●

Check that the position and

brightness of the head-up dis-

play image does not interfere

with safe driving. Incorrect

adjustment of the image’s posi-

tion or brightness may obstruct

the driver’s view and lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not continuously look at the

head-up display while driving as

you may fail to see pedestrians,

objects on the road, etc. ahead

of the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to compo-

nents

●

Do not place any drinks near

the head-up display projector. If

the projector gets wet, electrical

malfunctions may result.

●

Do not place anything on or put

stickers onto the head-up dis-

play projector. Doing so could

interrupt head-up display indica-

tions.

●

Do not touch the inside of the

head-up display projector or

thrust sharp edges or the like

into the projector. Doing so

could cause mechanical mal-

functions.

Using the head-up display

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tion display (



P.494) and then

“HUD”.

■

Enabling/disabling the
head-up display

Press

to enable/disable the

head-up display.

■

Changing the head-up dis-
play settings

Press and hold

to display the

following settings.



HUD Brightness/Position

Select to adjust the brightness and
vertical position of the head-up dis-
play.



HUD Driving Support

• Tachometer Settings
Blank/Eco Indicator/Tachometer
Select to change the display to
blank (no display)/Eco Driving Indi-
cator/tachometer.
Select to enable/disable the follow-
ing items:
• Navigation (if equipped)
• Driving Assist
• Compass (if equipped)
• Audio



HUD Rotation

Select to adjust the angle of the
head-up display.

Press the

switch to

adjust the angle of the head-up dis-
play.

■

Enabling/disabling of the

head-up display

If the head-up display is disabled, it

will remain disabled when the

engine switch is turned off then back

to ON.

■

Display brightness

The brightness of the head-up dis-
play can be adjusted on

of the

multi-information display. Also, it is

automatically adjusted according to

the ambient brightness.

■

Automatic adjustment of the

head-up display position (vehi-

cles with driving position mem-

ory)

A desired head-up display position

can be entered to memory and

recalled automatically by the driving

position memory system. (



P.142)

■

When the battery is discon-

nected

The customize settings of the

head-up display will be reset.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.494)

WARNING

■

Caution for changing settings

of the head-up display

As the engine needs to be run-

ning while changing the settings

of the head-up display, ensure

that the vehicle is parked in a

place with adequate ventilation. In

a closed area such as a garage,

exhaust gases including harmful

carbon monoxide (CO) may col-

lect and enter the vehicle. This

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

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■

Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display
Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration
Zone of Eco driving

Displayed content is the same as
that displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display (Eco Driving Indicator).
For details, refer to P.100.

■

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.

■

Outside temperature

Displayed in the following situa-
tions:



When the engine switch is
turned to ON (Displayed for

approximately 10 seconds)



When the low outside tem-
perature indicator is flashing

Displayed content is the same
as that displayed on the
multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation
of the outside temperature dis-
play on the multi-information
display. (



P.84)

Displays the following naviga-
tion system linked items:
(Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)

■

Route guidance to destina-
tion

Displayed when the navigation
system is performing route guid-
ance. When approaching an
intersection, an arrow indicating
the suggested direction of travel
will be displayed.

■

Street name

Depending on the situation, the
names of the streets of an
approaching intersection will be
displayed.

■

Compass (heading-up dis-
play)

Displays the direction of travel.

■

Street name display

Depending on the situation, such as

when no information is available in

NOTICE

■

When changing the settings

of the head-up display

To prevent battery discharge,

ensure that the engine is running

while the changing the settings of

the head-up display.

Eco Driving Indica-
tor/Tachometer/Outside
temperature

Navigation system-linked
display area (if equipped)

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map data, etc., the street names of

an intersection may not be dis-

played.

Displays the operational status
of the following systems:



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
(



P.239)



Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
(



P.249)



PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(



P.228)



Parking Support Brake func-
tion (for static objects)
(



P.296)



Intuitive parking assist
(



P.275)



Drive-Start Control (



P.174)



Brake Override System
(



P.175)

Displayed content is the same as
that displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. For details, refer to the
explanations of each system.

Displays the following
multi-information display linked
icons and a message:

: Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (



P.442)

: Information icon

Displayed when a sugges-
tion/advice pop-up display is dis-
played on the multi-information
display. (



P.101)

Depending on the situation, the
following will be displayed:

■

Warning/Message

Depending on the situation, a
warning message or other mes-
sage will be displayed.



Warning messages

Certain warning messages can be
displayed.



Pop-up displays

When the driving assist system
operates, some of the information
displayed on the multi-information
display will be displayed on the
head-up display as a pop-up dis-
play.

■

Hands-free system status

Displayed when the hands-free
system is operated.
(Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)

■

Audio system operation
status

Displayed when the audio sys-
tem is operated.
(Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)

Driving assist system sta-
tus display area

icons

Message display area

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■

Pop-up displays

Depending on the pop-up display,

the currently displayed item in the

message display area may be tem-

porarily not displayed. The item will

be displayed after the pop-up dis-

play is no longer displayed.

Audio system screen

■

Trip information

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Trip information”.

If a screen other than “Current” is
displayed, select “Current”.

Resetting the consumption
data
Fuel consumption in the past

Fuel consumption

information

Fuel consumption informa-
tion can be displayed on the
audio system screen.

System components

Consumption

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15 minutes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since
the engine was started.
Elapsed time since the
engine was started.
Cruising range

Average fuel consumption for
the past 15 minutes is divided
by color into past averages and
averages attained since the
engine switch was last turned to
ON. Use the displayed average
fuel consumption as a refer-
ence.

The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

■

History

Select

on the main menu.

Select “Trip information”.

If a screen other than “History” is

displayed, select “History”.

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption
record

Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data

The average fuel consumption
history is divided by color into
past averages and the average
fuel consumption since the last
updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a
reference.

The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption

by selecting “Update” to measure

the current fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be

deleted by selecting “Clear data”.

■

Cruising range