Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 13

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4-1. Before driving

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 the 4 

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious 

damage to the hybrid trans-

mission and Hybrid AWD sys-

tem

Never tow this vehicle with any of 

the wheels on the ground. This 

may cause serious damage to the 

hybrid transmission and Hybrid 

AWD system.

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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 dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-

tem cannot be started.

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.

5

Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the 

“READY” indicator is off.

■

If the hybrid system does not 

start

●

The immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (



P.77) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is 

shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

When the ambient temperature 

is low, such as during winter 

driving conditions

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.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific 

to a hybrid vehicle



P.71

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The hybrid system cannot be started 

using the smart key system. Refer 

to P.479 to restart the hybrid sys-

tem.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.124

Power (ignition) 

switch

Performing the following 
operations when carrying 
the electronic key on your 
person starts the hybrid 
system or changes power 
switch modes.

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

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■

Conditions affecting operation



P.143

■

Note for the entry function



P.144

■

If the “READY” indicator does 

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after 

performing the proper procedures 

for starting the vehicle, contact your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunc-

tioning



P.76

■

Electronic key battery



P.423

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly 

and firmly, the power switch mode 

may not change or the hybrid sys-

tem may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid 

system immediately after turning 

the power switch off, the hybrid 

system may not start in some 

cases. After turning the power 

switch off, please wait a few sec-

onds before restarting the hybrid 

system.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been 

deactivated in a customized setting, 

refer to P.477.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.217), and shift the shift 

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator 

is illuminated.

3

Press the power switch.

The hybrid system will stop, and the 

meter display will be extinguished.

4

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut 

off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

feature that automatically shuts off 

the hybrid system when the shift 

lever is in P with the hybrid system 

operating for an extended period.

●

The hybrid system will automati-

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

Always start the hybrid system 

while sitting in the driver’s seat. 

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal while starting the hybrid 

system under any circumstances. 

Doing so may cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

If the hybrid system becomes diffi-

cult to start, have your vehicle 

checked by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function 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.

Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

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cally shut off after approximately 1 

hour if it has been left running 

while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid 

system shut off feature will reset if 

the brake pedal is depressed or if 

the shift lever is in a position other 

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the 

door is locked with the door lock 

switch (



P.130) from the inside or 

the mechanical key from the out-

side, the automatic hybrid system 

shut off feature will be disabled. 

The timer for the automatic hybrid 

system shut off feature will be 

re-enabled if the driver’s door is 

opened.

Modes can be changed by 
pressing the power switch with 
brake pedal released. (The 
mode changes each time the 
switch is pressed.)

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system 

in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the hybrid 

system in an emergency while 

driving the vehicle, press and 

hold the power switch for more 

than 2 seconds, or press it 

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. (



P.438)

However, do not touch the 

power switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it 

more difficult to steer smoothly, 

so you should pull over and stop 

the vehicle as soon as it is safe 

to do so.

●

If the power switch is operated 

while the vehicle is running, a 

warning message will be shown 

on the multi-information display 

and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the hybrid system 

after performing an emergency 

shutdown, shift the shift lever to 

N and then press the power 

switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful 

carbon monoxide (CO), which is 

colorless and odorless. Observe 

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause 

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle 

and may lead to an accident 

caused by light-headedness, or 

may lead to death or a serious 

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area, 

such as a garage, stop the 

hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with 

the hybrid system operating for 

a long time. If such a situation 

cannot be avoided, park the 

vehicle in an open space and 

ensure that exhaust fumes do 

not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system 

operating in an area with snow 

build-up, or where it is snowing. 

If snowbanks build up around 

the vehicle while the hybrid sys-

tem is operating, exhaust gases 

may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

Changing power switch 
modes

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1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

Some electrical components such 
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.

3

ON

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 system, the power switch 
will be turned to ACC, not to OFF.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more 

than 20 minutes or ON (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 can-

not entirely prevent 12-volt battery 

discharge. Do not leave the vehicle 

with the power switch in ACC or ON 

for long periods of time when the 

hybrid system is not operating.

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 ACC. Perform the 
following procedure to turn the 
switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” is 
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the 
power switch shortly and 
firmly.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY” 
or “IGNITION ON” on the 
multi-information display are 
off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●

Do not leave the power switch 

in ACC or ON for long periods of 

time without the hybrid system 

on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 

ON” is displayed on the 

multi-information display, the 

power switch is not off. Exit the 

vehicle after turning the power 

switch off.

When stopping the hybrid 

system with the shift lever 

in a position other than P

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Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on, 
the EV drive mode indicator will 
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]).

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

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 ACC. If the vehicle is left 

in ACC, 12-volt battery discharge 

may occur.

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric 
power is supplied by the 
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), 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 Acoustic 
Vehicle Alerting System is 
active, the vehicle may pro-
duce sound.

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■

Situations in which EV drive 

mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV 

drive mode on in the following situa-

tions. If it cannot be turned on, a 

buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is high.

The vehicle has been left in the 

sun, driven on a hill, driven at high 

speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is low.

The vehicle has been left in tem-

peratures lower than about 68°F 

(20°C) for a long period of time, 

etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming 

up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.119)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed firmly or the vehicle is 

on a hill, etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

■

Switching to EV drive mode 

when the gasoline engine is 

cold

If the hybrid system is started while 

the gasoline engine is cold, the gas-

oline 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 illu-

minated, 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, the EV drive 

mode indicator will go off after flash-

ing, and a message is displayed on 

the multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.119)

●

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 [trac-

tion battery] level and driving condi-

tions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to 

achieve the best possible fuel econ-

omy during normal driving (using 

the gasoline engine and electric 

motor [traction motor]). Driving in 

EV drive mode more than neces-

sary may lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode is not available. 

The reason the EV drive mode is 

not available (the vehicle is idling, 

battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

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may be displayed. Use the EV drive 

mode when it becomes available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode has been auto-

matically canceled. The reason the 

EV drive mode is not available (the 

battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

may be displayed. Drive the vehicle 

for a while before attempting to turn 

on the EV drive mode again.

*1

:To improve fuel efficiency and 

reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.

*2

:By selecting shift ranges using S 

mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking 
force.

■

When driving with dynamic 

radar cruise control with 

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving 

mode to sport mode with the intent 

of enabling engine braking, engine 

braking will not activate because 

dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range will not be can-

celed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)



P.185

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, pedestri-

ans, people riding bicycles or 

other people and vehicles in the 

area may not be aware of the 

vehicle starting off or approaching 

them, so take extra care while 

driving. Therefore, take extra care 

while driving even if the acoustic 

vehicle alerting system is active.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the hybrid 

system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*1

S

S mode driving

*2

 

(



P.215)

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: While the power switch is in 

ON and the brake pedal 
depressed

*

, shift the shift lever 

while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever while 

pushing the shift release button 
on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever 
between P and D, make sure that 
the vehicle is completely stopped 
and the brake pedal is depressed.

*

: For the vehicle to be able to be 

shifted from P, the brake pedal 
must be depressed before the 
shift release button is pushed. If 
the shift release button is pushed 
first, the shift lock will not be 
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to 

prevent accidental operation of the 

shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P 

only when the power switch is in ON 

and the brake pedal is being 

depressed.

■

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

Turn the power switch to ON and 

check that the parking brake is 

set. (



P.209, 217)

2

Turn the power switch to off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and 

sudden acceleration, as this could 

result in the vehicle skidding to 

the side or spinning.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) will not 

be charged even when the engine 

is running. Therefore, if the vehi-

cle is left with the shift lever in N 

for a long period of time, the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

will discharge, and this may result 

in the vehicle not being able to 

start.

Shifting the shift lever

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cover the tip of the screwdriver with 

a rag.

5

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while 

both buttons are pressed.



P.308

When the shift lever is in the S 
position, the shift lever can be 
operated as follows:

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to 
S6, will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.
The initial shift range in S mode is 
set automatically to S4 or S5 
according to vehicle speed.

■

S mode

●

You can choose from 6 levels of 

accelerating force and engine 

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide 

greater accelerating force and 

engine braking force than a higher 

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

●

To prevent the engine from 

over-revving, upshifting may auto-

matically occur when the shift 

range is 4 or lower.

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower, 

holding the shift lever toward “+” 

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when 

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock 

override button, make sure to set 

the parking brake and depress the 

brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the 

brake pedal when the shift lock 

override button is pressed and the 

shift lever is shifted out of P, the 

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving 
mode

Changing shift ranges in 
S mode

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sets the shift range to 6.

■

Downshifting restrictions warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving 

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In 

some circumstances, downshifting 

may not be possible even when the 

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will 

sound twice.)

■

If the S indicator does not come 

on or the D indicator is dis-

played 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 manner as 

when the shift lever is in D.)

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

Turn signal lever

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burned out.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

U.S.A.
Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the 
parking brake

The parking brake indicator light 
and parking brake light will turn on.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be 
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the 
parking brake can be set or 
released automatically 
according to the shift lever 
operation. Also, even in 
automatic mode, the park-
ing brake can be set or 
released manually.

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Pull and hold the parking brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and 
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

2

Push the switch to release 
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Parking brake automatic release 

function (



P.218)

Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator light and parking brake 
light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator light 
and parking brake light flashes, 
operate the switch again. (



P.452)

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, 
pull and hold the parking brake 
switch until a “EPB Shift Inter-
lock Function Activated” is 
shown on the multi-information 
display.

When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is moved 
out of P, the parking brake will 
be released, and the parking 
brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light turn off.



When the shift lever is moved 
into P, the parking brake will 
be set, and the parking brake 
indicator light and parking 
brake light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the 
brake pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a “EPB Shift 
Interlock Function Deactivated” 
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

The parking brake will be released 

automatically when the accelerator 

pedal is slowly depressed under the 

following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward or 

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reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated

If the automatic release function 

does not operate, release the park-

ing brake manually.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated 

repeatedly over a short period of 

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light 

and parking brake light

●

Depending on the power switch 

mode, the parking brake indicator 

light and parking brake light will 

turn on and stay on as described 

below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator light and 

parking brake light will stay on for 

about 15 seconds. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.184

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake system warning 

light comes on



P.445

■

Usage in winter time



P.320

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle 

alone. The parking brake may be 

released unintentionally and there 

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the 

parking brake switch. Objects 

may interfere with the switch and 

may lead the parking brake to 

unexpectedly operate.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift 

the shift lever to P, set the parking 

brake and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer immediately if 

this occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
S or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
lever in D or S to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.217)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.452

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.