How to enable parking assist on 2021 Toyota Highlander

[@gordogabor]

hi I need some help with the 2021 Toyota Highlander seat belt alarm. Can u tell me how can I disable the seat belt alarm, please Thx

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Hello. Are you planning to disable the alarm without wearing the seat belt? Or your alarm keeps going off even if your seat belt is fastened?

[@gordogabor]

@@SOBIsHobbies i used a seat belt but when 2 people seat on the back the middle place seatbelt started beeping for no reason a lot of time and on the hwy..

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Oh I see now. Well, that's because all the seats have sensors in them and when they detect certain weight on them they assume there's a passenger sitting and need to buckle up. That's for safety purposes. Nonetheless, it's still interesting why it would keep beeping on you? 🤔 Because when I have adults riding in the back seat of our Highlander not all of them always buckle up. Aside from notification that pops up on my instrument cluster inside the dash board I don't get any beeps. I wonder if there's an option to disable the audible warning. I can investigate on that and see if I can find anything. Nonetheless, right at the moment I can't say for sure unfortunately if it's possible to disable it. But one thing I know for sure if you completely want to disable it you can get those used seat belt buckles from junkyard or salvage yards and buckle them up in your Highlander. That way sensors won't be triggered at all. I used to do that when I was young and single and didn't want to wear my seat belt in my 1996 Toyota Camry and it worked. 😂 Of course it was a dumb decision to do that on driver's seat, but then again I was in my late teens. 😂

[@mkenareh]

At 1.22 when you we're gonna put it revers AGAIN what do you mean Iam I missing some of you video?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Hi. In that instance side mirrors are tilting down to show what's near the rear tires. It's meant to help when parallel parking in city streets so you won't end up scratching your wheels up against concrete curve. Of course this feature can be used in different applications as well. Hope this helps.

[@emilyarcila8555]

I have a question. I have a 21 limited Highlander. It would beep if I got close to the curb in the back and now it doesn’t do it. Has this happened to you?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Hello. So here’s what I learned thus far, our Highlander also beeps IF there’s something that’s high enough (height wise) to reflect parking sonar sensor’s signal. Not all curves get picked up by the sensor as Highlander has a higher ground clearance as opposed to traditional sedans. You can also adjust sensors’ sensitivity by going into options in your dashboard instrument cluster settings. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@emilyarcila8555]

@@SOBIsHobbies it would go off when it reached the yellow line and then the red line. I park in the same spot and it’s weird how now it just doesn’t do this. Cluster settings? Where exactly is that? Thank you

[@SOBIsHobbies]

It’s the center display inside your dashboard between tachometer and speedometer. That’s where pretty much all of your control settings can be found regarding most of your safety features. Just out of curiosity did you happen to have any tree branches or any vegetations around the spot where you park? Or any type of other objects near the curve?

[@emilyarcila8555]

@@SOBIsHobbies I will check the dashboard later or tomorrow when I have time. Umm not at the moment. It’s just a curb and a wall behind it

[@SOBIsHobbies]

I wonder if maybe you’re parking at certain angle and signal from sonar sensors was bouncing back and triggering the sensor to beep. Or maybe sensor settings have been inadvertently tampered while getting serviced or whatnot. Honestly it’s hard to say for sure what’s causing for sensors not to beep without seeing the vehicle in person, sorry. Feel free to to ask if you have any further questions.

[@irocklocsz]

Is there an option when your are parking where the car will beep to let you know how much space you have in front of you ?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Absolutely. If yours is equiped with parking sonar sensors then as you come close to objects sensor up front and at the back will begin to beep and let you know that you're coming close to an obstruction. And beeps will increase as you get closer to the object. Also your instrument cluster will show which sensor(s) is detecting the signal.

[@LLawliet182]

is the Highlander able to park itself automatically?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

No, unfortunately that feature hasn’t been added to current generation Highlander.

[@MrWade163]

Does the XSE have this?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

To be quiet honest, I don't know. However, it never hurts to try and give it a shot. It may very well have it too. After all XSE is also one of the higher trims. I wouldn't be surprised if it has this feature as well. 😊

[@RobustArid379]

highlander is a huge monster to drive.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

It is bigger than traditional 2 row SUVs and sedans, yes. However, it’s one of the smallest entries among 3 row midsize SUV/Crossovers. There are plenty noticeably larger entries in the midsize SUV segment.

[@azamatrakhmatov7370]

Hep I try on my 2022 xle it’s didn’t work 😥😥😥

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Sorry to hear that, but it looks like it may not be available on your Highlander. As far as I know this feature offered mostly on higher trims (Limited and Platinum maybe on XSE trims too).

[@azamatrakhmatov7370]

@@SOBIsHobbies yes you right, look like I have to change for ( Limited or Platinum) 🤣🤣🤣

[@SOBIsHobbies]

I mean it doesn’t hurt to get few extra safety and comfort features, if you ask me. Those cooled/ventilated seats did really come handy when we traveled from Florida to Texas and back. And heated steering wheel was a nice touch too during cool winter mornings. 😎 Not to mention seeing clear skies at night time through the panoramic sunroof. 😊 Those luxury perks do spoil you once you start using them. 😁

[@Terabite2001]

Тоже не работает, проверил😂

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Похоже, это работает только на более высоких моделях. Например Limited, Platinum и может быть в XSE. Жаль, что у вас не получилось.

[@ItzZacC]

I find it funny on my 21 XSE highlander when I have my windshield wipers on in the front of course and put my car in reverse the back wiper does a quick little wipe made me confused the first time it did that I was like wtf man.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Yes, they do that. Ours does that too. It’s a nice and neat feature to have. Particularly great during foggy and snowy weathers, I assume. Thanks for chiming in. Have a Happy Holidays!

[@MrsPumpkinCat]

This isn’t parking assist, this is reverse tilt mirror option.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Which is used as an assistant when parking or backing up. It's part of the parking assist package along with back up camera, parking sonar sensors and etc.

[@MrsPumpkinCat]

@@SOBIsHobbies Never said it wasn’t used to assist someone with parking, just that it’s not parking assist. Parking assist backs the car into a perpendicular spot or parallel parks.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

I see. Well in North America Toyota does not offer autonomous parking assist feature unlike in other continents. Therefore, these are the kind of parking assists we get with fully loaded Toyota models. 😁

[@emptystreets130]

This is just a reverse tilt function. It's not part of the Park Assist package...

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Thank you for your input.

[@qba247]

Good work! How to fold the mirrors? :)

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Thank you. There is no power folding mirror option available (yet) on Highlanders even at top Platinum trim. That is one of the features I wish our Highlander came with. Nonetheless, Toyota did not include it in current generation Highlander unfortunately. Maybe it'll be added in next generation Highlander whenever Toyota completely redesigns it again. 😀 Thanks for watching.

[@qba247]

@@SOBIsHobbies There is option for folding mirrors in the EU version + dedicated button (I'll find the pic). I'm waiting for retrofit in the US ver. Btw do you have remote start via app?

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Yes, we do have remote start option available via app as well as through key fob. Nonetheless, my gripe with it is that as soon as you open your doors engine shuts off. I wish engine would continue running untill you press the engine start/stop button or when you try to shift into gear. Our previous Hyundai Santa Fe and Cadillac XT5 remote start would let the engine run all the way until you push on that engine start/stop button. But of course having even that kind of remote start feature is better than having none. 😁 We're just going to have to get used to it. Europe and some other continents do have better options and features available than N. American variants. However, that usually comes at a cost. These vehicles cost more there than they here. Therefore manufactures often take cost cutting measures to meet government standards and board's profit expectations.

[@billwilliams5889]

Parking Assist can become unavailable when the rain comes down hard.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

When it rains hard or there's icy snow it normally trips the sensors including radar cruise sensor and sonar parking sensors. Not to mention cameras get all covered up too where it's hard to see through them. Therefore, my best advice is to always look over your shoulders and check side mirrors when parking or backing up. I used to drive 18 wheelers and I'm already accustomed to using side mirrors and visually checking my sides before parking or backing up. Having these electronic assistances is definitely a great thing, but I personally would never solely rely on them. Thanks for watching!

[@godschild8154]

Great video but this IS NOT PARK ASSIST. PATK ASSIST IS A AUTO PARKING FEATURE NOT OFFERED ON THIS MODEL 4 RUNNER. plz plz update your video is it will miss lead prospective buyers to believe that park assist is offered on this model vehicle

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Hi. Thank you for your comment. Two things: 1. It’s not 4Runner. It’s a Highlander, Toyota’s midsize crossover. It does compete in the same category as Toyota 4Runner though. However, one is body-on-frame platform whereas the other one is a unibody. 2. I never said auto self-parking assist, which I know is a feature that’s offered on much higher priced vehicles. Auto tilting mirrors are part of the parking assist feature that this Highlander has along with sonar parking sensors, 360 degree surround view camera, trajectory lines on infotainment system when parking and etc. I’m sorry, I’m not trying to sound ignorant but how else would you recommend me calling this feature? Or what its purpose if not parking assistance?Thank you!

[@GOLD54321]

WHY ARE YOU SITTING ON THE WRONG SIDE FOR?. YOU SHOULD BE SITTING ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Why is that?

[@coleplacemb]

Check out Steven Welch's video for even more side mirror fun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5DdiphrZd2sqsU

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Thanks for sharing the link and watching my video. It's basically the same concept as I demonstrated on my video. Once you have your seating position set to seat's memory setting it'll remember that setting until it's re-programmed. I learned about this feature (believe it or not) from our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate. Hyundai was already offering these features back then. However, our 2017 Highlander Platinum Hybrid did not have it. Luckily starting this new 4th generation Highlander Toyota began to offer this feature. It really comes handy when parallel parking in tight city streets like in NYC or backing up through tight spots or whatnot. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.

[@coleplacemb]

@@SOBIsHobbies I don't think you understood what I meant. You showed how to enable or disable movement of the side mirrors when placing the vehicle into reverse. However, Steven Welch's video shows how to set at what angle and how much you want each mirror to move. For instance, you might want your passenger side mirror to move down quite a bit so that you get a clear view of the curb, but you might not want your left mirror to move so much or maybe not at all so that you can maintain a clear view of the road traffic on your left side mirror. Watch his video to see what I mean. It really has nothing to do with seating position settings.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

I see what you're saying. Thanks for that info. However, I'm totally satisfied with the amount of my side mirrors tilt as they are when I'm backing up. I think default setting is plentiful. Nevertheless, it's certainly a good information to know, since everyone's needs/wants are different. Have a great weekend!

[@coleplacemb]

@@SOBIsHobbies QUOTE: "I'm totally satisfied with the amount of my side mirrors tilt as they are when I'm backing up." /QUOTE He said in his video that on his car lot, he had a Toyota that when placed into reverse, the side mirrors went up! In other words, while there may be a default setting coming from Toyota, it may or may not be that way when you purchase the vehicle. I just thought you mIght be interested as this info would help make your video more useful for people.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

And I really appreciate it. I didn't have to do anything to adjust my mirrors when I put in reverse for the first time with parking assist feature engaged on the side mirrors. They went down as I expected them to in my very first try, just like it was with our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. Therefore, it didn't even cross my mind that instead of going down they could go up on some people. That may come handy when entering low clearance garages or whatnot probably, but for most people I think they want them to go down so they can see what's on the ground. And I hope, I didn't sound arrogant or like a jerk by my previous replies. I certainly appreciate all the inputs. I just thought, my review on that feature was enough to give an idea that it exists on these vehicles and owners should know about them. Thank you again for your input!!

[@lyudmilivanov1754]

Nothing happened on my 2021 Hybrid XLE. Remove the video

[@SOBIsHobbies]

That means your XLE isn't equiped with that feature. Not all trims have this or some other features. Ours is Platinum trim and all of my videos made based off of our Highlander Platinum. If your XLE is not equiped with this option it doesn't mean I need to remove my video, because not everyone has an XLE trim. There are plenty of Highlander owners with Limited or Platinum trims who may not know about this trick. They may find this video to be helpful.

[@NeilFoxSelfProclaimedGenius]

This isn’t parking assist.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Sorry, don't know the official term. What else would you call it? In our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe this feature was called parking assist. And I believe that's how it was called with some German brands as well.

[@jayria08]

This is definitely parking assist… it assists you into not curbing your wheels for example; I’d like to see people who don’t use this and look at their curbed up wheels… good video 😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@SOBIsHobbies]

Excellent point! That’s what I was trying to say too with this video. It’s not autonomous parking assist as most people get it confused with. It’s just a parking assistance feature that makes parking relatively easier. Not sure how else would they call it? 🤷

[@NeilFoxSelfProclaimedGenius]

@@SOBIsHobbies Something else, as the term already means, “car parks it for you” in the industry.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

That’s why they call it “Autonomous Parking Assist” because car parks itself. Meanings: “Autonomous” - having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. “Assist” - help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work. Parking assist as name suggests helps with parking but won’t do it for you. Autonomous parking assist on the other hand, would park the car for you. Sorry, I can’t break it down any further than this. This is as simplest way as I can explain. Hope this helps.

[@MrGregggleziii]

This is not Parking Assist.

[@SOBIsHobbies]

It’s not autonomous parking assist of course. However, it is a part of parking assistance package along with sonar sensors, 360 degree cameras and etc.