Cruise control. Toyota Highlander

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Cruise control

Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator.

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Set the vehicle speed

STEP 1 Turn the “ON-OFF” button ON.

Press the button once more to deactivate the cruise control.

STEP 2 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and push the lever down to set the cruise control speed.

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Adjusting the speed setting

Increase speed

Decrease speed

Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained.

Fine adjustment of the set speed can be made by lightly pushing the lever up or down and releasing it.

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Canceling and resuming regular acceleration

Cancel

Push the lever towards you to cancel cruise control.

The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied.

Resume

To resume cruise control and return to the set speed, push the lever up.

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■ Cruise control can be set when

● The shift lever is in D, 4 or 5 range of S.

● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Within the limits of the engine’s capabilities, cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades.

■ Accelerating

The vehicle can be accelerated normally.

■ Automatic cruise control cancellation

The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.

● Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle speed.

At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

● Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).

● Enhanced VSC is activated.

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■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes

Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system.

If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Contact your Toyota dealer and have your Toyota inspected.

CAUTION

■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Keep the “ON-OFF” button off when not in use.

■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause serious or fatal accident.

● In heavy traffic

● On roads with sharp bends

● On winding roads

● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

● On steep hills

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