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Toyota Highlander HV Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1
Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2
When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3
Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4
Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5
When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6
Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7
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
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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system ...................... 34
1-2. Key information
Keys..................................... 46
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 48
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors............................ 67
Back door............................. 72
Glass hatch.......................... 81
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 85
Rear seats............................ 88
Head restraints..................... 96
Seat belts............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 106
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror................................ 107
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 110
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 112
Moon roof........................... 115
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 120
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 125
Alarm.................................. 129
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 133
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 134
SRS airbags ....................... 136
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 155
Installing child restraints ..... 159
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 172
Power (ignition) switch........ 183
Engine (ignition) switch....... 188
EV-Drive Mode................... 192
Transmission...................... 194
Turn signal lever................. 197
Parking brake ..................... 198
Horn.................................... 199
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Before driving
2
When driving
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 200
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 202
Multi-information display..... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 218
Fog light switch................... 224
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 226
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 229
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 231
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 235
Driving assist systems ........ 239
Hill-start assist control......... 244
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions....................... 246
Cargo and luggage ............. 251
Vehicle load limits............... 255
Winter driving tips ............... 256
Trailer towing ...................... 260
Dinghy towing ..................... 279
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 282
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 288
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 297
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 300
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 304
Windshield wiper de-icer.... 306
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 307
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............ 308
Using the radio................... 316
Using the CD player........... 323
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 330
Operating an iPod .............. 337
Operating a USB
memory............................ 344
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 352
Using the AUX port............. 355
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 357
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Interior features
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
®
audio system.... 360
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................... 363
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 368
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 370
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup ................................ 375
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 376
Using the hands-free
phone system................... 380
Making a phone call........... 389
Setting a cellular phone...... 393
Security and system
setup ................................ 398
Using the phone book........ 402
3-5. Using the rear audio
system
Rear seat entertainment
system features................ 409
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)...................... 416
Using the DVD player
(video CD)........................ 425
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)........... 428
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)...................... 429
Using the video mode ........ 431
Changing the initial
setting............................... 432
3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 439
• Personal/interior light
main switch....................... 440
• Personal/interior lights...... 440
• Interior light....................... 441
3-7. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 442
• Glove box ......................... 443
• Console box ..................... 444
• Overhead console ............ 445
• Cup holders...................... 446
• Bottle holders ................... 450
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 451
• Side table ......................... 453
3-8. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 455
Vanity mirrors ..................... 456
Conversation mirror............ 457
Power outlet........................ 458
Seat heaters....................... 462
Armrests............................. 464
Assist grips......................... 465
Floor mat ............................ 466
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 467
Garage door opener........... 469
Compass ............................ 475
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4
5
6
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 480
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 483
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 486
General maintenance.......... 488
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 491
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 492
Hood ................................... 496
Positioning a floor jack........ 498
Engine compartment........... 500
12-volt battery..................... 511
Tires.................................... 515
Tire inflation pressure ......... 523
Wheels................................ 526
Air conditioning filter............ 529
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 532
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 535
Light bulbs........................... 548
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 558
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................ 560
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 566
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 567
If a warning message is
displayed.......................... 577
If you have a flat tire........... 579
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 592
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 594
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter........................ 595
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 596
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 602
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 606
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 607
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Maintenance and care
5
When trouble arises
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
6
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 610
Fuel information ................. 624
Tire information.................. 627
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 639
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 643
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 646
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 647
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 649
Abbreviation list........................ 660
Alphabetical index.................... 662
What to do if... .......................... 673
6
Vehicle specifications
7
For owners
Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
Pictorial index
Exterior
Fog lights
P. 224
Parking, side marker and front
turn signal lights
P. 218
Windshield wipers
P. 226
Moon roof
P. 115
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 110
Headlights (low beam)
P. 218
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
P. 218, 222
Hood
P. 496
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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 515
P. 579
P. 621
P. 627
Side doors
P. 67
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 218
Rear window
wiper
P. 229
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 304
P. 81
License plate lights
P. 218
Rear turn signal lights
P. 197
Back door
P. 72
Rear view
monitor system
camera
*
1
, *
2
P. 235
: If equipped
*
1
: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*
2
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Fuel filler door
P. 120
10
SRS side airbags
P. 136
Console box
P. 444
C
Cup holders
P. 446
Armrests
P. 464
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 136
Seat belts
P. 99
Front seats
P. 85
Bottle holders
P. 450
SRS driver airbag
P. 136
SRS driver knee air-
bag
P. 136
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 96
P. 112
P. 88
Pictorial index
Interior
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A
Power outlet
P. 458
Cup holders
P. 446
Cup holders
P. 446
Shift lever
P. 194
“ECON” switch
P. 195
“EV” switch
P. 192
Shift lock
override button
P. 594
12
B
Door lock switch
P. 67
Pictorial index
Interior
Power window switches
P. 112
Window lock switch
P. 112
Inside door lock button
P. 68
13
C
Overhead console
Conversation mirror
P. 445
P. 457
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
P. 469
P. 115
Sun visors
P. 455
Personal/interior lights
P. 440
Rear seat entertainment system , *
2
P. 409
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 136
Compass
P. 475
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 107
Vanity mirrors
P. 456
Personal/interior lights
P. 440
Interior light
P. 441
: If equipped
*
1
:
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*
2
:
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Assist grips
P. 465
Microphone , *
1
, *
2
P. 363, 381
14
Cup holders
P. 446
Air conditioning
system
P. 297, 300
Pictorial index
Interior
D
Console box
P. 444
15
E
Auxiliary box
Side table
P. 451
P. 453
Cup holders
P. 446
16
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without a Display Audio
system or navigation system)
P. 235
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 106
Glove box
P. 443
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Power back door
main switch
P. 74
Parking brake pedal
P. 198
Hood release lever
P. 496
Auxiliary box
P. 451
Multi-information
display
P. 207
Fuel filler door opener
P. 120
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 224
P. 218
P. 197
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 226
P. 229
Gauges and
meters
P. 200
Floor mat
P. 466
Horn
P. 199
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart key system)
P. 183
Clock
P. 211
17
A
: If equipped
VSC/TRAC off switch
P. 240
Power back door switch
P. 72
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 201
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
P. 306
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 110
18
B
Talk switch*
1
, *
2
P. 381
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Audio remote control switches*
1
, *
2
P. 357
Climate remote control switches
P. 307
Cruise control switch
P. 231
Telephone switch*
1
, *
2
P. 381
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
P. 188
“DISP” switch
P. 207
19
C
Vehicles without a Display Audio system or navigation system
Audio system
P. 308
Security indicator
P. 125, 129
Emergency flasher switch
P. 558
: If equipped
*
1
:
For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*
2
:
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
20
C
Vehicles with a navigation system
Emergency flasher switch
P. 558
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
4
Security indicator
P. 125, 129
Vehicles with a Display Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
P. 558
Rear view
monitor/Display
Audio system
*
3
Security indicator
P. 125, 129
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
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