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Toyota 2011 Highlander, 2011, Highlander Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
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
2
1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 46
Side doors............................ 52
Back door............................. 57
Glass hatch.......................... 67
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 71
Rear seats............................ 74
Head restraints..................... 82
Seat belts............................. 85
Steering wheel ..................... 91
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror.......................... 92
Outside rear view mirrors..... 95
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 98
Moon roof ........................... 101
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 106
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 110
Alarm.................................. 113
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 117
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 118
SRS airbags ....................... 120
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 132
Child restraint systems ....... 139
Installing child restraints ..... 144
1
Before driving
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 156
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 166
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 170
Automatic transmission....... 173
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake...................... 179
Horn.................................... 180
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 183
Multi-information
display............................... 187
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................. 196
Fog light switch................... 200
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 201
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 203
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control..................... 204
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with
multi-information
display)............................. 207
Driving assist systems........ 211
Hill-start assist control........ 216
Downhill assist control
system (4WD models)...... 218
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 221
Cargo and luggage............. 226
Vehicle load limits............... 230
Winter driving tips............... 231
Trailer towing...................... 235
Dinghy towing..................... 245
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When driving
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 248
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 255
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 263
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 266
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers......................... 269
Windshield wiper de-icer.... 271
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 272
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system...................... 273
Using the radio................... 277
Using the CD player........... 284
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 292
Operating an iPod.............. 300
Operating a USB
memory............................ 307
Optimal use of the
audio system.................... 315
Using the AUX port ............ 319
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 321
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
®
audio system.... 324
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 327
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player................................ 332
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player................................ 334
Bluetooth
®
audio system
setup................................. 339
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................ 340
Using the hands-free
phone system................... 344
Making a phone call............ 353
Setting a cellular phone...... 357
Security and system
setup................................. 362
Using the phone book......... 366
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 373
• Personal/interior light
main switch........................374
• Personal/interior lights...... 374
• Interior light....................... 375
3
Interior features
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 376
• Glove box.......................... 377
• Console box...................... 378
• Overhead console............. 379
• Cup holders ...................... 380
• Bottle holders.................... 384
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 385
• Side table.......................... 387
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 389
Vanity mirrors...................... 390
Clock (vehicles without
multi-information
display) ............................. 391
Conversation mirror ............ 392
Power outlets...................... 393
Seat heaters........................ 397
Armrests.............................. 399
Floor mat............................. 400
Luggage compartment
features............................. 401
Garage door opener............ 406
Compass............................. 412
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 418
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............ 421
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 424
General maintenance......... 426
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.......................... 429
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 430
Hood................................... 434
Positioning a floor jack ....... 436
Engine compartment.......... 440
Tires ................................... 455
Tire inflation pressure......... 465
Wheels ............................... 468
Air conditioning filter........... 470
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 473
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 476
Light bulbs.......................... 487
4
Maintenance and care
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 496
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 497
If you think something
is wrong............................ 504
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 505
Event data recorder............ 506
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 508
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display)............................. 519
If you have a flat tire........... 520
If the engine will not start ... 534
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 536
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter........................ 537
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................ 538
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 540
If your vehicle overheats.... 544
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 547
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency........................ 549
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 552
Fuel information.................. 567
Tire information................... 570
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 582
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 586
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................. 588
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 589
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 591
5
When trouble arises
6
Vehicle specifications
7
For owners
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
Abbreviation list ........................ 602
Alphabetical index..................... 603
What to do if... ........................... 613
Index
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Fog lights
P. 200
Parking, side marker and front
turn signal lights
P. 178, 196
Hood
P. 434
Windshield wipers
P. 201
Moon roof
P. 101
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 95
Headlights (low beam)
P. 196
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 196
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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 455
P. 520
P. 563
P. 570
: If equipped
Back door
P. 57
Side doors
P. 52
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 196
Rear window wiper
P. 203
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch
P. 269
P. 67
License plate lights
P. 196
Rear turn signal lights
P. 178
Fuel filler door
P. 106
10
SRS side airbags
P. 120
Console box
P. 378
C
Cup holders
P. 380
Armrests
P. 399
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 120
Seat belts
P. 85
Front seats
P. 71
Bottle holders
P. 384
SRS driver airbag
P. 120
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 120
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 82
P. 98
P. 74
Pictorial index
Interior
11
A
Power outlet
P. 393
Cup holders
P. 380
*
1
: 4WD models
Cup holders
P. 380
Shift lever
P. 173
“SNOW” switch
P. 174
“DAC” switch*
1
P. 218
Shift lock
override button
P. 536
12
B
Door lock switch
P. 53
Pictorial index
Interior
Power window switches
P. 98
Window lock switch
P. 98
Inside door lock button
P. 53
13
C
Overhead console
Conversation mirror
P. 379
P. 392
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
P. 406
P. 101
Sun visors
P. 389
Personal/interior lights
P. 374
Rear seat entertainment system , *
2
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 120
Compass
P. 412
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 92
: If equipped
*
2
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vanity mirrors
P. 390
Interior light
Personal/interior lights
P. 375
P. 374
Interior light
P. 375
14
Pictorial index
Interior
Cup holders
P. 380
D
Rear air
conditioning
system
P. 263, 266
Console box
P. 378
15
E
Auxiliary box
Side table
P. 385
P. 387
Cup holders
P. 380
: If equipped
16
Rear view monitor system
Multi-information display
Clock
P. 207
P. 187
P. 391
Gauges and
meters
P. 181
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 91
Glove box
P. 377
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Power back door
main switch
P. 59
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 457
Parking brake pedal
P. 179
Hood release lever
P. 434
Auxiliary box
P. 385
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 166
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 200
P. 196
P. 178
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 201
P. 203
Horn
P. 180
Floor mat
P. 400
Fuel filler door opener
P. 106
17
A
: If equipped
Power back door switch
P. 57
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 182
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
P. 271
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 95
Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch
P. 212
18
B
Talk switch , *
2
P. 345
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Audio remote control switches
P. 321
Climate remote control switches
P. 272
Cruise control switch
P. 204
Telephone switch , *
2
P. 345
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 170
“DISP” switch
P. 188
19
Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
C
Audio system
P. 273
Security indicator
P. 110, 113
Emergency flasher switch
P. 496
Emergency flasher switch
P. 496
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
2
: If equipped
*
2
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Security indicator
P. 110, 113
20
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch
P. 269
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. 269
Air conditioning
system
P. 255
Air conditioning
system
P. 248
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