Toyota Highlander HV Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-

erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-

ing column.

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other

interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system ...................... 30

1-2. Key information

Keys ..................................... 42

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 44

Wireless remote control ....... 57

Side doors ............................ 63

Back door ............................. 68

Glass hatch .......................... 77

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 81

Rear seats............................ 84

Head restraints..................... 92

Seat belts ............................. 95

Steering wheel ................... 102

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror................................ 103

Outside rear view

mirrors.............................. 106

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................. 108

Moon roof ........................... 111

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 116

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 121

Alarm .................................. 124

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 128

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ....... 129

SRS airbags ....................... 131

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 143

Child restraint systems ....... 149

Installing child restraints ..... 153

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 166

Power (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system) ...................... 177

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 182

EV-Drive Mode ................... 186

Transmission ...................... 188

Turn signal lever ................. 191

Parking brake ..................... 192

Horn.................................... 193

Before driving

When driving

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 194

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 196

Multi-information display ..... 201

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 211

Fog light switch ................... 215

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 216

Rear window wiper and

washer .............................. 218

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 219

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 222

Driving assist systems ........ 226

Hill-start assist control......... 231

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle

precautions ....................... 233

Cargo and luggage ............. 238

Vehicle load limits ............... 242

Winter driving tips ............... 243

Trailer towing ...................... 247

Dinghy towing ..................... 258

3-1. Using the air

conditioning system

and defogger

Front manual air

conditioning system.......... 262

Front automatic air

conditioning system.......... 268

Rear manual air

conditioning system.......... 277

Rear automatic air

conditioning system.......... 280

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 284

Windshield wiper

de-icer .............................. 286

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 287

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types ............ 288

Using the radio ................... 292

Using the CD player ........... 299

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 306

Operating an iPod .............. 313

Operating a USB

memory ............................ 320

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 328

Using the AUX port............. 331

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 333

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio system

Bluetooth

audio system.... 336

Using the Bluetooth

audio system.................... 339

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable

player ............................... 344

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable

player ............................... 346

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 351

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features ............................ 352

Using the hands-free

phone system................... 356

Making a phone call ........... 365

Setting a cellular phone...... 369

Security and system

setup ................................ 374

Using the phone book ........ 378

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 385

• Personal/interior light

main switch....................... 386

• Personal/interior lights...... 386

• Interior light....................... 387

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features ....... 388

• Glove box ......................... 389

• Console box ..................... 390

• Overhead console ............ 391

• Cup holders ...................... 392

• Bottle holders ................... 396

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 397

• Side table ......................... 399

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 401

Vanity mirrors ..................... 402

Conversation mirror ............ 403

Power outlet........................ 404

Seat heaters ....................... 408

Armrests ............................. 410

Floor mat ............................ 411

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 412

Garage door opener ........... 414

Compass ............................ 420

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 426

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 429

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 432

General maintenance.......... 434

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 437

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ....................... 438

Hood ................................... 442

Positioning a floor jack ........ 444

Engine compartment........... 446

12-volt battery ..................... 457

Tires .................................... 461

Tire inflation pressure ......... 469

Wheels ................................ 472

Air conditioning filter............ 474

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery........ 477

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................. 480

Light bulbs........................... 493

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 502

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 503

If you think something

is wrong............................ 509

Event data recorder............ 510

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 512

If a warning message is

displayed .......................... 521

If you have a flat tire ........... 522

If the hybrid system will

not start ............................ 535

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 537

If you lose your keys/

wireless remote control

transmitter ........................ 538

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ......... 539

If the 12-volt battery is

discharged........................ 541

If your vehicle overheats .... 545

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 549

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an

emergency ....................... 550

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 554

Fuel information ................. 568

Tire information .................. 571

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 583

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 587

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 590

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 591

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 593

Abbreviation list........................ 604

Alphabetical index .................... 606

What to do if... .......................... 617

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Pictorial index

Exterior

Fog lights

P. 215

Parking, side marker and front

turn signal lights

P. 211

Windshield wipers

P. 216

Moon roof 

P. 111

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 106

Headlights (low beam)

P. 211

Headlights (high beam) and daytime

running lights



P. 211, 213

Hood

P. 442

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 461

P. 522

P. 563

P. 571

: If equipped

Side doors

P. 63

Stop/tail and side marker

lights

P. 211

Rear window

wiper

P. 218

Rear window defogger

Glass hatch 

P. 284

P. 77

License plate lights

P. 211

Rear turn signal lights

P. 191

Back door

P. 68

Fuel filler door

P. 116

SRS side airbags

P. 131

Console box

P. 390

Cup holders

P. 392

Armrests

P. 410

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 131

Seat belts

P. 95

Front seats

P. 81

Bottle holders

P. 396

SRS driver airbag

P. 131

SRS driver knee air-

bag

P. 131

Head restraints

Power window switches

Rear seats

P. 92

P. 108

P. 84

Pictorial index

Interior

Power outlet

P. 404

Cup holders

P. 392

Cup holders

P. 392

Shift lever

P. 188

“ECON” switch

P. 189

“EV” switch

P. 186

Shift lock

override button

P. 537

Door lock switch

P. 63

Pictorial index

Interior

Power window switches

P. 108

Window lock switch

P. 108

Inside door lock button

P. 64

Overhead console

Conversation mirror

P. 391

P. 403

Garage door opener switches 

Moon roof switches



P. 414

P. 111

Sun visors

P. 401

Personal/interior lights

P. 386

Rear seat entertainment system , *

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 131

Compass 

P. 420

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 103

Vanity mirrors

P. 402

Personal/interior lights

P. 386

Interior light

P. 387

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Cup holders

P. 392

Air conditioning

system

P. 277, 280

Pictorial index

Interior

Console box

P. 390

Auxiliary box

Side table

P. 397

P. 399

Cup holders

P. 392

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles without navigation

system)

P. 222

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

lever

P. 102

Glove box

P. 389

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Power back door

main switch



P. 70

Parking brake pedal

P. 192

Hood release lever

P. 442

Auxiliary box

P. 397

Multi-information

display

P. 201

Fuel filler door opener

P. 116

Fog light switch

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 215

P. 211

P. 191

Windshield wiper and

washer switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 216

P. 218

Gauges and

meters

P. 194

Floor mat

P. 411

Horn

P. 193

Power (ignition) switch (vehicles

with smart key system)

P. 177

: If equipped

VSC/TRAC off switch

P. 227

Power back door switch 

P. 68

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 195

Windshield wiper de-icer

switch



P. 286

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 106

Talk switch*

P. 357

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Audio remote control switches

P. 333

Climate remote control switches 

P. 287

Cruise control switch

P. 219

Telephone switch*

P. 357

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system)

P. 182

“DISP” switch

P. 201

Vehicles without navigation system

Vehicles with navigation system

Audio system

P. 288

Security indicator

P. 121, 124

Emergency flasher switch

P. 502

Emergency flasher switch

P. 502

Rear view

monitor/navigation

system

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Security indicator

P. 121, 124

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch

/rear window defogger switch

P. 284

Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system

Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch /rear window defogger switch

P. 284

Air conditioning

system

P. 268

Air conditioning

system

P. 262

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