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Toyota Highlander, 2012, 2012 Highlander Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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. Key information
Keys..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors............................ 54
Back door............................. 60
Glass hatch.......................... 70
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 74
Rear seats............................ 77
Head restraints..................... 85
Seat belts............................. 88
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors..... 98
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof........................... 104
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 113
Alarm.................................. 116
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 120
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 121
SRS airbags ....................... 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 135
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 147
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 174
Automatic transmission ...... 177
Turn signal lever................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
Horn.................................... 184
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 185
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 187
Multi-information display..... 191
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Before driving
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When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 200
Fog light switch................... 206
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 208
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 215
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 219
Driving assist systems ........ 223
Hill-start assist control......... 228
Downhill assist control
system (4WD models) ...... 230
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 233
Cargo and luggage ............. 238
Vehicle load limits............... 242
Winter driving tips ............... 243
Trailer towing ...................... 247
Dinghy towing ..................... 265
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 268
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 275
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 283
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 286
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 289
Windshield wiper de-icer.... 291
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system...................... 293
Using the radio................... 297
Using the CD player........... 304
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 312
Operating an iPod .............. 320
Operating a USB
memory............................ 327
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 335
Using the AUX port............. 339
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 341
Detachable pole
antenna............................ 344
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Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio
system
Blue
tooth
®
audio system.... 347
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................... 350
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 355
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 357
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup ................................ 362
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 363
Using the hands-free
phone system................... 367
Making a phone call........... 376
Setting a cellular phone...... 380
Security and system
setup ................................ 385
Using the phone book........ 389
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 396
P
ersonal/interior light
main switch ...................... 397
Personal/interior lights...... 397
Interior light ...................... 398
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 399
Glove box ......................... 400
Console box ..................... 401
Overhead console ............ 402
Cup holders...................... 403
Bottle holders ................... 407
Auxiliary boxes ................. 408
Side table ......................... 410
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 412
Vanity mirrors ..................... 413
Clock................................... 414
Conversation mirror............ 415
Power outlets...................... 416
Seat heaters....................... 420
Armrests............................. 422
Floor mat ............................ 423
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 424
Garage door opener........... 429
Compass ............................ 435
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 440
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 443
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 446
General maintenance.......... 449
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 452
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 453
Hood ................................... 457
Positioning a floor jack........ 459
Engine compartment........... 463
Tires.................................... 478
Tire inflation pressure ......... 487
Wheels................................ 490
Air conditioning filter............ 493
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 496
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 510
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 518
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 519
If you think something
is wrong............................ 526
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 527
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 528
If a warning message is
displayed.......................... 539
If you have a flat tire........... 540
If the engine will not start.... 554
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 556
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter........................ 557
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 558
If the battery is
discharged........................ 560
If your vehicle overheats .... 564
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises
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If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 567
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 569
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 572
Fuel information ................. 587
Tire information.................. 590
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 602
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 606
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 608
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 609
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 611
Abbreviation list........................ 622
Alphabetical index .................... 624
What to do if... .......................... 633
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Vehicle specifications
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For owners
Index
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3
4
5
6
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Fog lights
P. 206
Parking, front side marker and
front turn signal lights
P. 182, 200
Hood
P. 457
Windshield wipers
P. 208
Moon roof
P. 104
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 98
Headlights (low beam)
P. 200
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 200
Pole antenna
P. 344
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 478
P. 540
P. 584
P. 590
: If equipped
Back door
P. 60
Side doors
P. 54
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 200
Rear window wiper
P. 212
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch
P. 289
P. 70
License plate lights
P. 200
Rear turn signal lights
P. 182
Fuel filler door
P. 109
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SRS side airbags
P. 123
Console box
P. 401
C
Cup holders
P. 403
Armrests
P. 422
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 123
Seat belts
P. 88
Front seats
P. 74
Bottle holders
P. 407
SRS driver airbag
P. 123
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 123
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 85
P. 101
P. 77
Pictorial index
Interior
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A
Power outlet
P. 416
Cup holders
P. 403
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1
: 4WD models
Cup holders
P. 403
Shift lever
P. 177
“SNOW” switch
P. 178
“DAC” switch*
1
P. 230
Shift lock
override button
P. 556
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B
Door lock switch
P. 55
Pictorial index
Interior
Power window switches
P. 101
Window lock switch
P. 101
Inside door lock button
P. 55
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C
Overhead console
Conversation mirror
P. 402
P. 415
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
P. 429
P. 104
Sun visors
P. 412
Personal/interior lights
P. 397
Rear seat entertainment system , *
2
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 123
Compass
P. 435
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 95
: If equipped
*
2
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vanity mirrors
P. 413
Interior light
Personal/interior lights
P. 398
P. 397
Interior light
P. 398
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Pictorial index
Interior
Cup holders
P. 403
D
Rear air
conditioning
system
P. 283, 286
Console box
P. 401
15
E
Auxiliary box
Side table
P. 408
P. 410
Cup holders
P. 403
: If equipped
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Rear view monitor system
Multi-information display
Clock
P. 219
P. 191
P. 414
Gauges and
meters
P. 185
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 94
Glove box
P. 400
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Power back door
main switch
P. 62
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 480
Parking brake pedal
P. 183
Hood release lever
P. 457
Auxiliary box
P. 408
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 170
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 206
P. 200
P. 182
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 208
P. 212
Horn
P. 184
Floor mat
P. 423
Fuel filler door opener
P. 109
17
A
: If equipped
Power back door switch
P. 60
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 186
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
P. 291
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 98
Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch
P. 224
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B
Talk switch , *
2
P. 368
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Audio remote control switches
P. 341
Climate remote control switches
P. 292
Cruise control switch
P. 215
Telephone switch , *
2
P. 368
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 174
“DISP” switch
P. 192
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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
C
Audio system
P. 293
Security indicator
P. 113, 116
Emergency flasher switch
P. 518
Emergency flasher switch
P. 518
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
2
: If equipped
*
2
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Security indicator
P. 113, 116
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch
P. 289
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. 289
Air conditioning
system
P. 275
Air conditioning
system
P. 268
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