Page 2
Spare tire & tools Tool location Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your Jack handle Jack handle new Highlander Hybrid.
EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink...
Page 4
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Automatic Air Conditioning Steering wheel audio controls Steering wheel climate controls Multi-information display button Voice command button Telephone controls Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls Multi-information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator...
Page 5
Manual Air Conditioning Vehicles without navigation system Vehicles with navigation system Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Fuel filler door opener Power back door button Instrument panel light control VSC/TRAC off switch Windshield wiper de-ice switch Power outside rearview mirror controls Outside rearview mirror /Back window defogger button Air Conditioning controls...
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Charging system warning Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there aamay be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Page 7
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator Low fuel level warning Open door warning Airbag SRS warning Master warning Low Tire Pressure Warning Electric power steering system warning Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator READY indicator EV-Drive Mode indicator Eco Driving Mode indicator Front fog light indicator Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator...
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system With power back door Without power back door Push Unlocking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system With power back door Without power back door Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE:...
Page 9
Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function Green indicator ON Depress Push brake pedal Carrying NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Power (without starting Hybrid System) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the operation mode in succession from: ACCESSORY Accessories such as the radio will operate.
OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Turn to open * It may take up to 10 seconds after Push* pushing button for the door to open if the internal tank pressure Store is high. NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
Engine maintenance Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.” Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery.
Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park. Vehicles without Smart Key system -Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON”...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS EV-Drive Mode Push EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Steering lock release With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Turn Turn...
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat (passenger side only) Power seat Seatback angle Seat position (forward/backward) Driver seat leg support (if equipped) Seat position, cushion angle and height Lumbar support (driver side only) Seat adjustments-Rear Second row seat Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Third seat access lever Seatback release Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat (1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box. (2) Lower the center head restraint. (3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback. (4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to remove.
Seats-Stowing third row seats Pull Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seats-Returning third row seats (1) Pull (2) Raise Seats-Folding down second row seats From outside Left side/center remote seat release Right side remote seat release From inside (1) Pull up (2) Fold down...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Auto Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF Low beam High beam flasher High beam -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
Windshield wipers & washers Front Single wipe Adjust frequency* Interval wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. Rear Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe Windows-Power Driver side Window lock switch...
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in the Owner’s Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more information about phone connections and compatibility.
Power outlets-12V DC Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater) Luggage compartment Center console The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used. Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped) Beside second row seat The “POWER”/ignition switch must be set at “ON”...
Page 22
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front automatic Air Conditioning Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Windshield airflow/defogger Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Temperature selector (front passenger side) Air Conditioning ON/OFF...
Page 23
Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back window defogger Temperature selector Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear manual Air Conditioning Airflow vent Temperature selector Fan speed Seat heaters (if equipped) Driver seat Turn Push Push Front passenger seat Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater. Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Push once to open partway;...
Cruise control Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Resume Increase speed Cancel Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Garage door opener (HomeLink ®...
Page 26
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 View CD Preset buttons - functions in other text modes indicated above button Eject CD Station/CD Push to track scan adjust tone & balance Push to turn Seek station/ Push to skip ON/OFF Menu Mute Mode CD track select up/down folder and radio category type...
USB/AUX port Without seat heater With seat heater By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode. Bluetooth audio ® Audio unit Microphone Steering wheel audio switches Volume...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Steering wheel controls Audio control Climate control (if equipped) Temperature selector Volume control System OFF Auto A/C “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod , etc.). ® “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) Brake pedal HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after releasing brake pedal.
” indicator light illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.