Toyota Highlander Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering 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

instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information.................. 30

Keys..................................... 30

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the doors............. 32

Smart key system................. 32

Wireless remote control ....... 53

Side doors............................ 64

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

Glass hatch.......................... 73

1-3.

Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

................. 75

Front seats........................... 75

Rear seats............................ 78

Head restraints..................... 87

Seat belts............................. 90

Steering wheel ..................... 96

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 97

Outside rear view mirrors..... 99

1-4. Opening and closing the

windo

ws and

moon roof ....................... 101

Power windows .................. 101

Moon roof........................... 103

1-5. Refueling........................... 106

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 106

1-6. Theft deterrent

system............................. 110

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 110

Alarm.................................. 116

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 119

1-7. Safety information............ 120

Correct driving posture....... 120

SRS airbags ....................... 122

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 134

Child restraint systems ....... 140

Installing child restraints ..... 144

2-1. Driving procedures........... 156

Driving the vehicle.............. 156

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key

system)............................. 164

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 168

Automatic Transmission..... 171

Turn signal lever................. 175

Parking brake ..................... 176

2-2. Instrument cluster............ 177

Gauges and meters............ 177

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 179

Multi-information display..... 183

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

.............................. 192

Headlight switch.................. 192

Fog light switch................... 196

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 197

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 199

2-4. Using other drivin

g

systems ........................... 200

Cruise control...................... 200

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles with

multi-information

display) ............................. 203

Downhill Assist Control

system

(4WD models only)........... 207

Driving assist systems ........ 209

2-5. Driving information........... 214

Off-road precautions........... 214

Cargo and luggage ............. 219

Vehicle load limits............... 223

Winter driving tips ............... 224

Trailer towing ...................... 228

Dinghy towing ..................... 238

3-1.

Using the air

conditioni

ng system

and defogger .................. 242

Front manual air

conditioning system.......... 242

Front automatic air

conditioning system.......... 248

Rear manual air

conditioning system.......... 256

Rear automatic air

conditioning system.......... 259

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 262

Windshield wiper

de-icer.............................. 264

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 265

3-2. Using the audio

system

............................. 266

Audio system...................... 266

Using the radio................... 269

Using the CD player........... 275

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 282

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 289

Using the AUX adapter....... 292

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 294

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-3. Using the rear audio

system

............................. 296

Rear seat entertainment

system features................ 296

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 303

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 311

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 313

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs)...................... 314

Using the video mode ........ 316

Changing the initial

setting .............................. 318

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone syste

m

(for cellular phone)......... 325

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 325

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 329

Making a phone call........... 336

Setting a cellular phone...... 340

Security and system

setup ................................ 345

Using the phone book........ 348

3-5. Using the interior lights... 355

Interior lights list ................. 355

• P

ersonal/interior light

main sw

itch ...................... 356

• Personal/interior lights...... 356

• Interior light ...................... 357

3-6.

Using the storage

features

........................... 358

List of storage features....... 358

• Glove box ......................... 359

• Console box ..................... 359

• Overhead console ............ 360

• Cup holders...................... 362

• Bottle holders ................... 366

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367

• Side table ......................... 369

3-7. Other interior features...... 371

Sun visors........................... 371

Vanity mirror....................... 372

Clock (vehicles without

multi-information

display)............................. 373

Conversation mirror............ 374

Power outlets...................... 375

Seat heaters....................... 378

Armrests............................. 380

Floor mat ............................ 381

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 382

Garage door opener........... 388

Compass ............................ 393

4-1.

Maintenance and

care.................................. 398

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 398

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 401

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

4-2. Maintenance...................... 404

Maintenance

requirements..................... 404

General maintenance.......... 406

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 409

4-3. Do-it-yoursel

f

maintenance.................... 410

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 410

Hood ................................... 414

Positioning a floor jack........ 416

Engine compartment........... 419

Tires.................................... 434

Tire inflation pressure ......... 444

Wheels................................ 448

Air conditioning filter............ 450

Key battery.......................... 453

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 456

Light bulbs........................... 467

5-1. Essential information ....... 480

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 480

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 487

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 488

Event data recorder ............ 489

5-2.

Steps to take in an

emergency

...................... 491

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 491

If a warning message is

displayed (vehicles with

multi-information

display)............................. 501

If you have a flat tire........... 502

If the engine will not start.... 514

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P................... 516

If you lose your keys/

wireless remote control

transmitter........................ 517

If the electronic key does

not operate properly

(vehicles with smart

key system)...................... 518

If the battery is

discharged........................ 520

If your vehicle overheats .... 524

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 527

6-1. Specifications................... 530

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 530

Fuel information.................. 543

Tire information .................. 546

6-2. Customization................... 558

Customizable features........ 558

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

6-3. Initialization ...................... 561

Items to initialize................. 561

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 564

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 565

Abbreviation list........................ 568

Alphabetical index.................... 570

What to do if... .......................... 581

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Headlights

P. 192

Pictorial index

Exterior

Fog lights ∗

P. 196

Parking and side marker

lights

P. 192

Hood

P. 414

Windshield wipers

P. 197

Moon roof ∗

P. 103

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 99

Front turn signal lights

P. 175

9

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 434

P. 502

P. 538

P. 546

∗: If equipped

Back door

P. 68

Side doors

P. 64

Tail and side marker

lights

P. 192

Rear window wiper

P. 199

Rear window defogger

Glass hatch ∗

P. 262

P. 73

License plate lights

P. 192

Rear turn signal lights

P. 175

Fuel filler door

P. 106

10

SRS side airbags

P. 122

Console box

P. 359

C

Cup holders

P. 362

Armrests

P. 380

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 122

Seat belts

P. 90

Front seats

P. 75

Bottle holders

P. 366

SRS driver airbag

P. 122

SRS driver knee

airbag

P. 122

Head restraints

Power window switches

Rear seats

P. 87

P. 101

P. 78

Pictorial index

Interior

Floor mat

P. 381

11

A

Power outlet

P. 375

Cup holders

Auxiliary box

P. 362

P. 367

*: 4WD models

Cup holders

P. 362

Shift lever

P. 171

“SNOW” switch

P. 172

“DAC” switch*

P. 207

Shift lock

override button

P. 516

12

B

Door lock switch

P. 65

Pictorial index

Interior

Power window switches

P. 101

Window lock switch

P. 101

Inside door lock button

P. 65

13

C

Overhead console

Conversation mirror

P. 360

P. 374

Garage door opener switches ∗

Moon roof switches

∗

P. 388

P. 103

Sun visors

P. 371

Personal/interior lights

P. 356

Rear seat entertainment system ∗

P. 296

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 122

Compass ∗

P. 393

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 97

∗: If equipped

Vanity mirrors

P. 372

Interior light ∗

Personal/interior lights ∗

P. 357

P. 356

Interior light

P. 357

14

Pictorial index

Interior

Cup holders

P. 362

Console box

P. 359

D

Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system

Vehicles with a rear manual air conditioning system

Console box

P. 359

Cup holders

P. 362

Air conditioning

system

P. 259

Air conditioning

system

P. 256

15

E

Auxiliary box

Side table

P. 367

P. 369

Cup holders

P. 362

16

Rear view monitor system ∗

Multi-information display

∗

Clock ∗

P. 203

P. 183

P. 373

Gauges and me-

ters

P. 177

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

lever

P. 96

Glove box

P. 359

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Power back door

main switch ∗

P. 68

Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch

P. 210

Tire pressure warning reset switch

P. 434

Parking brake pedal

P. 176

Hood lock release lever

P. 414

Auxiliary box

P. 367

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key system)

P. 164

Fog light switch ∗

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 196

P. 192

P. 175

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 197

P. 199

17

A

∗: If equipped

Power outlet main switch ∗

P. 375

Power back door switch ∗

P. 68

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 178

Windshield wiper de-icer

switch

∗

P. 264

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 99

18

B

Talk switch ∗, *

P. 330

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Audio remote control switches ∗

P. 294

Climate remote control switches ∗

P. 265

Cruise control switch

P. 200

Telephone switch ∗, *

P. 330

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles

without smart key system)

P. 168

“DISP” switch ∗

P. 183

19

Vehicles without navigation system

Vehicles with navigation system

C

Audio system

P. 266

Security indicator ∗

P. 110, 116

Emergency flasher switch

Security indicator

P. 110, 116

Emergency flasher switch

Rear view

monitor/navigation

system

*

∗: If equipped

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

20

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

switch

∗/rear window defogger switch

P. 262

D

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. 262

Air conditioning

system

P. 248

Air conditioning

system

P. 242

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