Toyota 2014 highlander Manual

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  • Page 1 2014 Entune Premium Audio ™ with Navigation and App Suite...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phone Compatibility encourage you to review the Navigation Owner’s Manual, the quick reference guide and visit ENTUNE - HOW TO GET STARTED www.toyota.com/entune so you will have a better understanding of all your vehicles features and Basic Overview controls. ENTUNE - NEW CUSTOMER REGISTRATION...
  • Page 3: What Is Entune

    Apps identified by "™" or "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and cannot be used without permission. See toyota.com/entune for the latest information regarding apps and services.
  • Page 4: Basic Overview

    CONNECT PHONE Terms of Service Privacy Policy © 2011 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. All information applies to U.S. vehicles only. and create a personal See page 7 for instructions. Entune App account using your computer.
  • Page 5: Connect A Bluetooth Phone

    Before you begin using the voice recognition system, it is recommended that you access "Train Voice Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio Recognition" and "Voice Recognition Tutorial" in the Set Up menu. Voice recognition training is a feature streaming via Bluetooth.
  • Page 6: Calling By Voice Recognition

    CALLING BY VOICE RECOGNITION CALLING BY VOICE RECOGNITION DIAL BY NUMBER DIAL BY NAME If you are able to successfully transfer your phone book, you can dial by name using voice recognition. Please say the name exactly as it is entered in your phone when in the telephone screen. If you have difficulty pairing your phone, or are unable to transfer your cell phone book, please refer to the cell phone manufacturer's user guide.
  • Page 7: Destination Input

    DESTINATION INPUT DESTINATION INPUT BY ADDRESS BY ADDRESS From the home screen, touch the map. step step Input the house number and touch Touch the desired street name. step step Press and enter the desired State/ followed by Province. Input the city name. step step step...
  • Page 8: Note On Voice Recognition

    DESTINATION INPUT DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI) NOTE ON VOICE RECOGNITION POINT OF INTEREST BY NAME The navigation system's voice recognition feature will compare your spoken words with computer-generated word patterns preprogrammed in the database. If the system does not provide your intended match, please try a different pronunciation.
  • Page 9: Point Of Interest By Category - Voice Recognition

    DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI) DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI) POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY - VOICE RECOGNITION Quick Tip -You can search for many dining, hotel and fuel chains by name, e.g., "Find Nearby Starbucks." From the home screen, touch the map.
  • Page 10: Set Home

    SET HOME SET HOME Press the Set Up icon on the Touch the desired city name. Input the street name and touch step step step step Touch faceplate followed by Quick Tip - Enter the street name without prefixes such as North or the letter N. The system will display the base street name without prefixes or suffixes on the next screen.
  • Page 11: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES OPERATION OF EMERGENCY SCREEN BEEP SETTING VOICE VOLUME SEARCH AREA Prior to inputting the desired address select the State/ PRESS SET UP ICON > PRESS SET UP ICON > Province by pressing . The system PRESS >...
  • Page 12: Navtraffic

    NAVTRAFFIC NAVTRAFFIC MY TRAFFIC ROUTES The Traffic App integrates with your navigation system to display continuously updated traffic information for over 100 markets. Just begin by pressing the APPS button and electing My Traffis Routes lets you store favorite and previously traveled routes to check traffic conditions. To see traffic routes, touch TRAFFIC EVENT LIST AUTOMATICALLY AVOID TRAFFIC...
  • Page 13: Weather

    WEATHER ENTUNE APP SUITE FEATURES The weather app allows you to access Doppler weather radar information. You can also check the weather Once your phone is connected via Bluetooth, Entune lets you access many useful apps. These are some of the forecast for other cities.
  • Page 14 NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 15 00505-NAV14-ENPRE Printed in the USA 08/13...
  • Page 16 Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi- cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
  • Page 17 ● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only) If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser- vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
  • Page 18 EDR. ● Disclosure of the EDR data Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi- cle) is obtained •...
  • Page 19 Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
  • Page 20 1-1. For safe use Before driving Floor mat Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet. Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets. Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.
  • Page 21 ■ Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year ● vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats. Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. ● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro- ●...
  • Page 22 1-1. For safe use For safety drive For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving. Correct driving posture Adjust the angle of the seat- back so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer.
  • Page 23 1-1. For safe use Adjusting the mirrors Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (→P. 174, 176) WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
  • Page 24 1-1. For safe use Seat belts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. Correct use of the seat belts ● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.
  • Page 25 1-1. For safe use Fastening the seat belt (for the third center seat) Take the plate out of the holder, and then pull down the seat belt. Push plate “A” into buckle “A” until a click sound is heard. Plate “A” Buckle “A”...
  • Page 26 1-1. For safe use Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the third center seat) To release plate “B”, press the Plate “B” release button on buckle “B”. Release button Buckle “B” To release plate “A”, insert the Plate “A” key (→P.
  • Page 27 1-1. For safe use Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats) Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.
  • Page 28 1-1. For safe use Seat belt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occu- pants by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal col- lision or a vehicle rollover. The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear...
  • Page 29 1-1. For safe use Emergency locking retractor (ELR) ■ The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
  • Page 30 Seat belt extender ■ If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 31 Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt ● for more than one person at once, including children. Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always ● use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
  • Page 32 Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted. ● If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been ●...
  • Page 33 1-1. For safe use WARNING Using a seat belt comfort guide (third center seat) ■ Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury. Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must ●...
  • Page 34 1-1. For safe use SRS airbags The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 35 1-1. For safe use ◆ SRS front airbags SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components SRS driver’s knee airbag Can help provide driver protection SRS seat cushion airbag Can help restrain the front passenger ◆...
  • Page 36 1-1. For safe use SRS airbag system components Front passenger airbag Side impact sensors (rear) Curtain shield airbags Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Side impact sensors (front doors) Driver’s seat position sensor “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG Driver’s seat belt buckle...
  • Page 37 1-1. For safe use Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above.
  • Page 38 An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat.
  • Page 39 1-1. For safe use WARNING SRS airbag precautions ■ Do not allow a child to stand in front of ● the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger. Do not allow the front seat occupants to ●...
  • Page 40 1-1. For safe use WARNING SRS airbag precautions ■ Do not attach anything to areas such as ● a door, windshield, side window, front or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip. Vehicles without a smart key system: ● Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys and accessories to the key.
  • Page 41 ■ Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●...
  • Page 42 1-1. For safe use If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) ■ Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying ● (inflating) SRS airbag. A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as ●...
  • Page 43 1-1. For safe use SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags) ■ The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an ● impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
  • Page 44 1-1. For safe use Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air- ■ bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision.
  • Page 45 When to contact your Toyota dealer ■ In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. ● The front of the vehicle is damaged or ●...
  • Page 46 1-1. For safe use The pad section of the steering wheel, ● dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. The front passenger’s seat cushion sur- ● face is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
  • Page 47 1-1. For safe use Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi- fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger. Seat belt reminder light SRS warning light “AIR BAG OFF”...
  • Page 48 1-1. For safe use Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system Adult ■ “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” “AIR BAG ON” indicator lights Indicator/ SRS warning light warning light Seat belt reminder light flashing Front passenger airbag Side airbag Activated...
  • Page 49 1-1. For safe use Child ■ “AIR BAG OFF” “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights “AIR BAG ON” Indicator/ warning light SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light flashing Deactivated or Front passenger airbag activated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag...
  • Page 50 1-1. For safe use Unoccupied ■ “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Indicator/ SRS warning light warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag Devices in the front passenger side...
  • Page 51 1-1. For safe use There is a malfunction in the system ■ “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Indicator/ SRS warning light warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag...
  • Page 52 1-1. For safe use WARNING Front passenger occupant classification system precautions ■ Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. Wear the seat belt properly. ● Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted ●...
  • Page 53 SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger occupant classification system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the ●...
  • Page 54 1-1. For safe use Safety information for children Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi- cle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
  • Page 55 1-1. For safe use Child restraint systems A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/ shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.
  • Page 56 1-1. For safe use Types of child restraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child: Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/con- Forward facing ⎯ Convertible vertible seat seat Booster seat Selecting an appropriate child restraint system ■...
  • Page 57 In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- ●...
  • Page 58 1-1. For safe use WARNING Child restraint precautions ■ Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body ● against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system.
  • Page 59 1-1. For safe use Installing child restraints Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
  • Page 60 1-1. For safe use Anchor brackets (for top tether strap) Second seats (8-seat models) An anchor bracket is provided for each second seat. Second seats (7-seat models) An anchor bracket is provided for both second seats. Third seats An anchor bracket is provided for the third center seat.
  • Page 61 1-1. For safe use Installation with LATCH system Fold the seatback while pulling the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the 1st lock position (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible. If your child restraint system inter- feres with a head restraint and can- not be installed properly, install the child restraint system after remov-...
  • Page 62 1-1. For safe use Type B Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
  • Page 63 1-1. For safe use Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt) Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat ■ Adjusting the seat Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the lock position (most...
  • Page 64 1-1. For safe use Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode.
  • Page 65 1-1. For safe use Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat ■ Adjusting the seat Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the lock position (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 66 1-1. For safe use Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode.
  • Page 67 1-1. For safe use Booster seat ■ Adjusting the seat Second seats Fold the seatback while pull- ing the lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the lock position (most upright position). Move the seat as far back as possible.
  • Page 68 1-1. For safe use Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys- tem according to the manu- facturer’s instructions insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible.
  • Page 69 1-1. For safe use Child restraint systems with a top tether strap Raise the head restraint so that the top tether strap can easily be passed between the head restraint and seatback. If your child restraint system inter- feres with a head restraint and can- not be installed properly, install the child restraint system after remov- ing the head restraint.
  • Page 70 1-1. For safe use WARNING When installing a booster seat ■ To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 35) When installing a child restraint system ■...
  • Page 71 1-1. For safe use WARNING When installing a child restraint system ■ When installing a child restraint system on the center second and third ● seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second seat only) and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be adjusted to the same angle.
  • Page 72 1-1. For safe use WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender ■ If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
  • Page 73 The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 74 1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis- tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi- cle.
  • Page 75 1-2. Theft deterrent system System maintenance ■ The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system. Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction ■ If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object ● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system ●...
  • Page 76 1-2. Theft deterrent system ∗ Alarm The alarm The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected. The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote control or mechanical key.
  • Page 77 1-2. Theft deterrent system Deactivating or stopping the alarm Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms: ● Unlock the doors. ● Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac- tivated or stopped after a few seconds.) ●...
  • Page 78 1-2. Theft deterrent system Triggering of the alarm ■ The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) A person inside the vehicle opens a door ● or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a inside lock button.
  • Page 79 1-2. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov- ery of parts from stolen vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 80 1-2. Theft deterrent system HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 81 2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari- ous systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis- plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
  • Page 82 2. Instrument cluster Warning lights Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi- cle’s systems. Electric power steering Brake system warning system warning light light (→P. 563) (→P. 564) (U.S.A.) 1, 2, 3 Brake system warning Pre-collision system light (→P.
  • Page 83 There may be a mal- function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. : If equipped : The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 84 2. Instrument cluster Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems. 1, 4 Turn signal indicator Slip indicator (→P. 300) (→P. 239) Headlight indicator VSC OFF indicator (→P. 241) (→P. 300) (U.S.A.) 1, 2, 5 Pre-collision system Tail light indicator...
  • Page 85 If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. : This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
  • Page 86 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately if this occurs.
  • Page 87 2. Instrument cluster Gauge and meters The displayed content may differ depending on the type of meter. Vehicles with monochrome display Vehicles with color display HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 88 2. Instrument cluster Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. Speedometer Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob Switches the trip information. Outside temperature Odometer and trip meter display Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range.
  • Page 89 2. Instrument cluster Instrument panel light control The brightness of the meter panel lights can be adjusted. Pressing the button will adjust the brightness of the meter panel lights. The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (day mode) and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually.
  • Page 90 2. Instrument cluster Multi-information display (with mono- chrome display) Display contents The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ● Drive information ● Warning messages (→P. 572) ● Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis- play (→P. 107) Drive information Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “DISP”...
  • Page 91 2. Instrument cluster ● Current fuel consumption Displays the current rate of fuel consumption. Average fuel economy (after reset Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset respectively Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference. ● Distance (driving range) Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the func- tion was reset respectively...
  • Page 92 2. Instrument cluster Settings display Changing the settings ■ Press the “DISP” switch to display the setting display while the vehicle is stopped, and then press and hold the “DISP” switch to display the customize mode display. Press the “DISP” switch to select the item to be set, then press and hold the “DISP”...
  • Page 93 2. Instrument cluster Customizable items ■ ● Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light. ● Language Select to change the language on the display. ● Units Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption. Settings can be changed.
  • Page 94 2. Instrument cluster Multi-information display (with color dis- play) Display contents Drive information Select to display various drive data. (→P. 103) Navigation system- linked display equipped) Select to display the following navigation system-linked information. • Route guidance • Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display) Audio system-linked display Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches.
  • Page 95 2. Instrument cluster Warning message display Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is detected. (→P. 572) Settings display Select to change the meter display settings. (→P. 104) Operating the meter control switches ■ Enter/Set/Reset Select an item/change pages Return...
  • Page 96 2. Instrument cluster Drive information ● Current fuel consumption Displays the current rate of fuel consumption ● Average fuel economy (after reset /after start/after refuel) Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the engine was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
  • Page 97 2. Instrument cluster Settings display Changing the settings ■ Select using the meter control switches. Select an item and then set it with the center button. Customizable items ■ ● Language Select to change the language on the display. ● Units Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
  • Page 98 2. Instrument cluster ● Speed limit display Select to set the display of speed limit information stored in the navigation system to on with the speed limit caution indicator (yellow) enabled, on with the speed limit caution not enabled, or off.
  • Page 99 2. Instrument cluster WARNING The information display at low temperatures ■ Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display.
  • Page 100 2. Instrument cluster Eco Driving Indicator Eco Driving Indicator Light During Eco-friendly acceleration operation (Eco driving), Eco Driv- ing Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
  • Page 101 2. Instrument cluster Operation of Eco Driving Indicator ■ Eco Driving Indicator will not operate in the following conditions: The shift lever is anything other than D. ● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher. ● Eco Driving Indicator Light customization ■...
  • Page 102 2. Instrument cluster Fuel consumption information Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the audio system screen. Audio system Trip information Audio system with “APPS” button ■ Press the “APPS” button. Touch “ECO” on the “Apps” screen. If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Informa- tion”.
  • Page 103 2. Instrument cluster Audio system with “CAR” button ■ Press the “CAR” button. If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Informa- tion”. Resetting the consumption data Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes Average vehicle speed since the engine was started. Elapsed time since the engine was started.
  • Page 104 2. Instrument cluster Past record Audio system with “APPS” button ■ Press the “APPS” button. Touch “ECO” on the “Apps” screen. If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”. Audio system with “CAR” button ■ Press the “CAR” button. If the “Trip Information”...
  • Page 105 2. Instrument cluster HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 106 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Side doors Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside ◆ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) Carry the electronic key to enable this function. Front doors Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door.
  • Page 107 Press and hold to open the win- dows and moon roof. (→P. 180, 183) : This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with a smart key system Locks all the doors Unlocks the door Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door.
  • Page 108 Turn and hold to open the windows and moon roof. (→P. 180, 183) : This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with a smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
  • Page 109 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of ■ the front door handle (vehicles with a smart key system) If the door will not lock even when the top- side sensor area is touched, try touching both the topside and underside sensor areas at the same time.
  • Page 110 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside ◆ Door lock switch Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors ◆ Inside lock buttons Locks the doors Unlocks the doors The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
  • Page 111 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Rear door child-protector lock The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set. Unlock Lock These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.
  • Page 112 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Switching the door unlock function (vehicles with a smart key system) ■ It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control. Turn the engine switch off. When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
  • Page 113 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless ■ remote control Vehicles without a smart key system →P. 117 Vehicles with a smart key system →P. 150 Customization ■ Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: →P.
  • Page 114 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Back door The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following procedures. Locking and unlocking the back door Door lock switch ■ →P. 125 Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) ■...
  • Page 115 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Opening the back door from outside the vehicle ◆ Back door opener Vehicles without a power back door Raise the back door while pressing up the back door opener switch. Vehicles with a power back door When back...
  • Page 116 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Vehicles with a smart key system Opens and closes the power back door (press and hold) Pressing the button while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. To operate the back door again, press and hold the button.
  • Page 117 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with a power back door) Turn the main switch in the glove box off to disable the power back door system. On (enabled) Off (disabled) Adjusting the open position of the back door (vehicles with a power back door) The open position of the power back door can be adjusted.
  • Page 118 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Luggage compartment light ■ The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door or glass hatch is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on. When the engine switch is turned off, the light will go off automatically after 20 min- utes.
  • Page 119 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors The power back door can be operated when (vehicles with a power back ■ door) The power back door main switch is turned on and the glass hatch is closed. The power back door can be opened when (vehicles with a power back ■...
  • Page 120 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Canceling the adjusted open position of the back door (vehicles with a ■ power back door) Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door until a buzzer sounds 4 times, pauses momentarily, and then sounds 2 times. The open position is initialized to the fully opened position.
  • Page 121 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors WARNING Operating the back door ■ Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door ●...
  • Page 122 When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genu- ine Toyota part is recommended. Back door closer (vehicles with a power back door) ■...
  • Page 123 When installing an acces- sory part to the back door, ask your Toyota dealer for details. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 124 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors WARNING Jam protection function (vehicles with a power back door) ■ Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection ●...
  • Page 125 ● gloves or other fabric items. Do not attach any accessories other ● than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it. ● Back door spindles (vehicles with a power back door) ■...
  • Page 126 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors NOTICE To prevent back door closer malfunction (vehicles with a power back ■ door) Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating. To prevent damage to the power back door (if equipped) ■...
  • Page 127 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ∗ Glass hatch Opening the glass hatch The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener. Vehicles without a smart key system Press the button to pop up the glass hatch. Raise the glass hatch using the knob The glass hatch cannot be open...
  • Page 128 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Luggage compartment light ■ →P. 133 The glass hatch can be opened when ■ The back door is closed. Opening and closing the glass hatch ■ Open the glass hatch slowly and carefully. ●...
  • Page 129 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Before driving ■ Make sure that the glass hatch is fully closed. If the glass hatch is not fully ●...
  • Page 130 Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to break, causing an accident. Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the ● glass hatch. Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the glass hatch to suddenly shut again after it is opened, resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 131 Do not touch the damper stay rod with ● gloves or other fabric items. Do not attach any accessories other ● than genuine Toyota parts to the glass Damper stays hatch. Do not place your hand or foot on the damper stay or apply lateral forces ●...
  • Page 132 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ∗ Smart key system The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key. ● Locking and unlocking the doors (→P. 121) ●...
  • Page 133 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected) ■ When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of an outside front door handle.
  • Page 134 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Battery-saving function ■ The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to ●...
  • Page 135 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Conditions affecting operation ■ The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi- lizer system from operating properly.
  • Page 136 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Note for the entry function ■ Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), ● the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
  • Page 137 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet ● during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis- play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
  • Page 138 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Certification for the smart key system ■ For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 139 (→P. 147) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
  • Page 140 3-1. Key information Keys The keys The following keys are provided with the vehicle. Vehicles without a smart key system Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (→P. 115) Valet key Key number plate Vehicles with a smart key system Electronic keys •...
  • Page 141 Sounds the alarm (→P. 116) Opens and closes the power back door (if equipped) (→P. 130) : This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with a smart key system Locks the doors (→P. 122) Unlocks the doors (→P. 122)
  • Page 142 3-1. Key information Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system) To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out. The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side.
  • Page 143 If you lose your keys ■ New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
  • Page 144 ■ system) The number of electronic keys already registered to the vehicle can be con- firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details. If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system) ■ The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
  • Page 145 3-1. Key information Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key ■ system) For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada <RKE Transmitter, TPM/RKE Integrated Receiver> TRW Automotive Automobile Entry/Security Transmitter Model: 226624-101, 226624-102 FCC ID: GQ4-52T IC: 1470A-33T Auto Alarm/Security system Receiver Model: 230433 FCC ID: GQ4-45R...
  • Page 146 When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system) ■ If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 147 3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats Adjustment procedure Manual seat Seat position adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only) Seatback angle adjustment lever Power seat Seat position adjustment Vertical height adjustment switch switch (driver’s side only) Seatback angle adjustment Seat cushion length adjust- switch ment switch (if equipped, for...
  • Page 148 3-3. Adjusting the seats WARNING When adjusting the seat position ■ Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen- ● gers are not injured by the moving seat. Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid ●...
  • Page 149 3-3. Adjusting the seats Rear seats Adjustment procedure Second seats ■ Without a side table With a side table Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Pull the lever until the lock is completely released. Third seats ■ Seatback angle adjustment strap...
  • Page 150 3-3. Adjusting the seats Moving a second seat for third seat access Getting in the vehicle ■ Pull the lever and tilt the seat- back forward. Move the seat to the front-most position. Getting out of the vehicle ■ Pull the lever on the side of the seatback and tilt the seatback forward.
  • Page 151 3-3. Adjusting the seats Folding down the second seats Before folding down the second seats ■ Stow the armrest. (→P. 463) With a side table: Stow the side table. (→P. 465) Stow the second seat belt buckles. Without a side table With a side table Pass the outer seat belts through the seat belt hangers...
  • Page 152 3-3. Adjusting the seats Folding down the second seats ■ Pull the lever and tilt the seatback forward. Each seatback may be folded separately. From inside From outside Pull the lever to unlock the seatback. The seatback will be folded down. After folding down the second seats ■...
  • Page 153 3-3. Adjusting the seats Returning the second seats ■ Lift up the seatbacks until they lock. Folding down the third seats Before folding down the third seats ■ Stow the third seat belt buck- les. Pass the outer seat belts through the seat belt hangers and secure the seat belt plates.
  • Page 154 3-3. Adjusting the seats Folding down the third seats ■ While pulling the straps, fold down the seatbacks. Returning the third seats ■ From inside From outside Lift up the seatbacks until they Pull the straps and raise the lock. seatbacks until they lock.
  • Page 155 3-3. Adjusting the seats WARNING When folding the rear seatbacks down ■ Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift ●...
  • Page 156 3-3. Adjusting the seats ∗ Driving position memory This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences. Driving position memory Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a button.
  • Page 157 3-3. Adjusting the seats Recall procedure ■ Check that the shift lever is in P. Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. Press one of the buttons for the driving position you want to recall until the buzzer sounds. To stop the position recall operation part-way through ■...
  • Page 158 3-3. Adjusting the seats Memory recall function Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position. Registering procedure ■ Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing the following: Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s door.
  • Page 159 3-3. Adjusting the seats Cancelation procedure ■ Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s door. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled properly. Check that the shift lever is in P. Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
  • Page 160 3-3. Adjusting the seats Head restraints Head restraints are provided for all seats. Front seats and second seats (with a side table) Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button. Lock release button Second seats (without a side table) Pull the head restraints up.
  • Page 161 3-3. Adjusting the seats Removing the head restraints ■ Front seats and second seats (with a side table) Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button. Lock release button Second seats (without a side table) Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.
  • Page 162 3-3. Adjusting the seats Installing the head restraints ■ Front seats and second seats (with a side table) Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down while press- ing the lock release button. Lock release button Second seats (without a side table) Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down while press-...
  • Page 163 3-3. Adjusting the seats Adjusting the height of the head restraints ■ Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears. Adjusting the third seat head restraints ■...
  • Page 164 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel Adjustment procedure Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.
  • Page 165 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors WARNING Caution while driving ■ Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. After adjusting the steering wheel ■...
  • Page 166 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Inside rear view mirror The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi- cient confirmation of the rear view. Adjusting the height of rear view mirror The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture.
  • Page 167 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced. Changing automatic anti-glare function mode ON/OFF Type A: Type B: Indicator Indicator When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-...
  • Page 168 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment procedure To select a mirror to adjust, turn the switch. Left Right To adjust the mirror, move the switch. Right Down Left Folding the mirrors Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.
  • Page 169 3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Mirror angle can be adjusted when ■ Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror ■...
  • Page 170 3-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows Opening and closing procedures The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows: Models available with one touch opening/closing on the front side windows Closing One-touch closing (front side...
  • Page 171 3-5. Opening and closing the windows Window lock switch Press the switch to lock the pas- senger window switches. Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos- ing a passenger window. Models available with one touch opening/closing on the front side windows: If the lock switch is on, the passenger window switches on the driver’s side are also locked.
  • Page 172 If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform- ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Door lock linked window operation (windows with one-touch closing ■...
  • Page 173 3-5. Opening and closing the windows WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Closing the windows ■ Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body ●...
  • Page 174 3-5. Opening and closing the windows ∗ Moon roof Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and down. Opening and closing ■ Opens the moon roof The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise.
  • Page 175 The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key. ● (→P. 123, 618) The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control. ● (→P. 122) : These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 176 Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch. If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce- dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 177 3-5. Opening and closing the windows Moon roof open warning buzzer ■ The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open. Customization ■...
  • Page 178 3-5. Opening and closing the windows ∗ Panoramic moon roof Use the overhead switches to operate the panoramic moon roof. Opening and closing the shade ■ Open Close : To stop operation partway, quickly slide and release the switch again. Tilting up and down the moon roof ■...
  • Page 179 3-5. Opening and closing the windows Opening and closing the moon roof ■ Open (slide backward) The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise and the shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open the moon roof.
  • Page 180 : If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning. If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce- dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 181 : If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning. If the shade continues to close but then reopens slightly even after perform- ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Moon roof open warning buzzer ■...
  • Page 182 3-5. Opening and closing the windows WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Closing the shade ■ Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body ●...
  • Page 183 4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: Starting the engine →P. 225, 228 Driving With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 234) Release the parking brake. (→P. 240) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
  • Page 184 The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ● When the accelerator pedal is released ● Breaking in your new Toyota ■ To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- mended: For the first 186 miles (300 km): ●...
  • Page 185 Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per- form the bedding down operation.
  • Page 186 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When driving the vehicle ■ Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving ● down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness.
  • Page 187 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When shifting the shift lever ■ Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi- ●...
  • Page 188 If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica- ■ tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
  • Page 189 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When the vehicle is parked ■ Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in ● the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: •...
  • Page 190 4-1. Before driving WARNING Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. When braking ■ When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. ● Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side.
  • Page 191 Engine damage caused by water immersion ● In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following: Brake function ● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran- ●...
  • Page 192 4-1. Before driving Cargo and luggage Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load: Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —...
  • Page 193 4-1. Before driving Calculation formula for your vehicle Cargo capacity Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) (→P. 632) When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb.
  • Page 194 4-1. Before driving WARNING Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment ■ The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart- ment: Receptacles containing gasoline ● Aerosol cans ● Storage precautions ■ Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident.
  • Page 195 ■ To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent. When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following: Place the cargo so that its weight is ●...
  • Page 196 4-1. Before driving WARNING When installing cross rails (vehicles with roof rails) ■ Make sure the cross bars are installed securely by pushing them forward and rearward. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident. NOTICE When loading cargo ■...
  • Page 197 4-1. Before driving Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity. ◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): →P. 632 Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
  • Page 198 To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
  • Page 199 4-1. Before driving Towing related terms GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) ■ The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).
  • Page 200 4-1. Before driving GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ■ The maximum allowable gross Front GAWR axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear). Rear GAWR TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) ■ The maximum allowable gross (With brakes) trailer weight.
  • Page 201 4-1. Before driving Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating) ■ The trailer weight rating for tow- (Without brakes) ing a trailer without a trailer ser- vice brake system. Tongue Weight ■ The load placed on the trailer hitch ball. (→P. 214) HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 202 4-1. Before driving Weight limits ● The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in the table. (→P. 212) ● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR described in the table. (→P. 212) ● The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indi- cated on the Certification Label.
  • Page 203 4-1. Before driving GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits. GCWR and TWR ■ Driving Model code Engine GCWR system 2.7L L4 6010 lb.
  • Page 204 4-1. Before driving Driving Model code Engine GCWR system 6820 lb. 2000 lb. 3.5L V6 (3090 kg) (900 kg) GSU55L-ARTNKA (2GR-FE) 9840 lb. 5000 lb. engine (4460 kg) (2000 kg) 6880 lb. 2000 lb. 3.5L V6 (3120 kg) (900 kg) GSU55L-ARTMKA (2GR-FE) 9900 lb.
  • Page 205 4-1. Before driving Trailer Tongue Weight ● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below. ● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions. •...
  • Page 206 Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. ● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer. ● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require- ment of your vehicle.
  • Page 207 4-1. Before driving Selecting trailer ball Use the correct trailer ball for your application. Trailer ball load rating Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer. Ball diameter Matches the size of the trailer cou- pler. Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
  • Page 208 ● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit. ● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest.
  • Page 209 4-1. Before driving ● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length. ● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack- knifing and a loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 210 4-1. Before driving ● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may over- heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
  • Page 211 4-1. Before driving Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height ■ No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup must be the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. Coupler Trailer ball Before towing...
  • Page 212 ■ If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec- ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
  • Page 213 4-1. Before driving WARNING Trailer towing precautions ■ To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
  • Page 214 NOTICE When installing a trailer hitch ■ Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. Do not directly splice trailer lights ■...
  • Page 215 4-1. Before driving Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home. NOTICE To avoid serious damage to your vehicle ■ Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.
  • Page 216 4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system) Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the engine.
  • Page 217 “LOCK” position. If the engine does not start ■ The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 80) Contact your Toyota dealer. When the steering lock cannot be released ■ When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”...
  • Page 218 Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may ● overheat the starter and wiring system. Do not race a cold engine. ● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi- ● cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 219 4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes. Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P.
  • Page 220 4-2. Driving procedures Stopping the engine Stop the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to P. Set the parking brake. (→P. 240) Press the engine switch. Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI- TION ON” on the multi-information display is off. Changing engine switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
  • Page 221 ■ The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 80) ● Contact your Toyota dealer. Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the ● shift lever is displaced out of P.
  • Page 222 When “Check SMART Key System” is displayed on the multi-information ■ display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. If the electronic key battery is depleted ■ →P. 532 Operation of the engine switch ■...
  • Page 223 4-2. Driving procedures WARNING When starting the engine ■ Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Caution while driving ■...
  • Page 224 ● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi- ● cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately. Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch ■ If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction.
  • Page 225 4-2. Driving procedures Automatic transmission Shifting the shift lever Vehicles without a smart key system: While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.
  • Page 226 4-2. Driving procedures Shift position purpose Shift position Objective or function Parking the vehicle/starting the engine Reversing Neutral Normal driving S mode driving (→P. 236) : Shifting the shift lever to D allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving conditions.
  • Page 227 4-2. Driving procedures Selecting shift ranges in the S position To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing. The shift range can be selected by the shift lever. Upshifting Downshifting The selected shift range, from 1 to...
  • Page 228 S This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. (In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
  • Page 229 When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again. If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi- cle inspected by your Toyota dealer. AI-SHIFT ■ The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per- formance and driving conditions.
  • Page 230: Operating Instructions

    4-2. Driving procedures Turn signal lever Operating instructions Right turn Lane change to the right (move the lever partway and release The right hand signals will flash 3 times. Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
  • Page 231 4-2. Driving procedures Parking brake Operating instructions To set the parking brake, fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depress- ing the brake pedal with your right foot. (Depressing pedal again releases the parking brake.) : For U.S.A. : For Canada Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ■...
  • Page 232 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. Operating instructions Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: The headlights, day- time running lights and lights listed below turn on and off automatically.
  • Page 233 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Turning on the high beam headlights With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off.
  • Page 234 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Headlight control sensor ■ The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight sys- tem to malfunction.
  • Page 235 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Light reminder buzzer ■ Vehicles without a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. Vehicles with a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES- SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
  • Page 236 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Customization ■ Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 669) NOTICE To prevent battery discharge ■ Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
  • Page 237 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers ∗ Automatic High Beam The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as necessary. Activating the Automatic High Beam system Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch in the...
  • Page 238 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers High beam automatic turning on or off conditions When all of the following conditions are met, the high beam will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second): ● Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h). ●...
  • Page 239 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Turning the high beam on/off manually Switching to low beam ■ Pull the lever to the original position. The Automatic High Beam indi- cator will turn off. Push the lever away from you to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.
  • Page 240 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam ● on or off: • The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles • The movement and direction of oncoming and preceding vehicles •...
  • Page 241 Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped. If the Automatic High Beam indicator turns to yellow ■ It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 242 Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the ● camera sensor. Do not overload the vehicle. ● Do not modify the vehicle. ● Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield. ● Contact your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 243 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers ∗ Fog light switch The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con- ditions, such as in rain and fog. Turns the front fog lights Turns the front fog lights : For U.S.A. : For Canada Fog lights can be used when ■...
  • Page 244 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Windshield wipers and washer Operating the wiper lever The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. Intermittent windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation High speed windshield wiper operation Temporary operation : For U.S.A.
  • Page 245 Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- heat. When a nozzle becomes blocked ■ In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 246 4-3. Operating the lights and wipers Rear window wiper and washer Operating the wiper lever The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows: Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation : For U.S.A. : For Canada Washer/wiper dual operation The wiper will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the...
  • Page 247 Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- heat. When a nozzle becomes blocked ■ In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 248 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ Cruise control Summary of functions Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. Indicators Cruise control switch : Vehicles with monochrome display : Vehicles with color display ∗...
  • Page 249 4-5. Using the driving support systems Setting the vehicle speed Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator will come or will be displayed on the multi-information display Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control. Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set...
  • Page 250 4-5. Using the driving support systems Adjusting the set speed To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained. Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direc- tion.
  • Page 251 If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme- diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 252 4-5. Using the driving support systems WARNING To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake ■ Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use. Situations unsuitable for cruise control ■ Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 253 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ Dynamic radar cruise control Summary of functions Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or deceler- ates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead. Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but- Display Set speed...
  • Page 254 4-5. Using the driving support systems Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode) Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Radar cruise control indicator will be displayed. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control. Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set...
  • Page 255 4-5. Using the driving support systems Adjusting the set speed To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is displayed. Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direc- tion.
  • Page 256 4-5. Using the driving support systems Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance Pressing the button changes the Preceding vehicle vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol- mark lows: Long Medium Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
  • Page 257 4-5. Using the driving support systems Canceling and resuming the speed control Pulling the lever toward you cancels the cruise control. The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied. Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed.
  • Page 258 4-5. Using the driving support systems Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 400 ft. (120 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit- able following distance from the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 259 4-5. Using the driving support systems Example of follow-up cruising When following a vehicle driving slower than the set speed The system continues follow-up cruising while adjusting for changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance set by the driver.
  • Page 260 4-5. Using the driving support systems Selecting conventional constant speed control mode Constant speed control mode differs from vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain a set speed regardless of whether or not there are other vehicles in the lane ahead.
  • Page 261 ● set to the high speed wiper operation position). If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer. Automatic cancelation of constant speed control ■...
  • Page 262 4-5. Using the driving support systems Radar sensor and grille cover ■ Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-to- vehicle distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as snow, ice and plastic objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.) Dynamic radar cruise control is canceled if an obstruction is detected.
  • Page 263 4-5. Using the driving support systems Certification for dynamic radar cruise control ■ For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQDNMWR007 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 264 4-5. Using the driving support systems WARNING Before using dynamic radar cruise control ■ Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appropriate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes etc.
  • Page 265 4-5. Using the driving support systems WARNING Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control ■ Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci- dent resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 266 If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toyota dealer. Do not disassemble the sensor.
  • Page 267 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ LDA (Lane Departure Alert) Summary of function While driving on a road that has lane markers, this system recognizes the lane markers using a camera as a sensor to alert the driver when the vehicle deviates from its lane.
  • Page 268 4-5. Using the driving support systems Turning the LDA system on Vehicles with monochrome dis- Vehicles with color display play Press the LDA switch to activate the system. The LDA indicator and lane lines will come on. Press the switch again to turn the LDA system off. The LDA system will remain on or off even if the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
  • Page 269 4-5. Using the driving support systems Indication on the multi-information display Vehicles with monochrome dis- Vehicles with color display play When the inside of both lane lines turn white: Indicates that both right and left lane markers are recognized. If the vehicle deviates from the lane, the lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from will flash.
  • Page 270 4-5. Using the driving support systems Vehicles with monochrome dis- Vehicles with color display play When both lane lines are shown in When the inside of both lane fine lines: lines are black: Indicates that no lane markers are Indicates that no lane markers recognized or the LDA system is are recognized or the LDA sys- temporarily canceled.
  • Page 271 4-5. Using the driving support systems Temporary cancelation of the LDA system functions ■ If any of the following occurs, the LDA system functions will be temporarily canceled. The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned. The turn signal lever is operated. ●...
  • Page 272 4-5. Using the driving support systems Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly ■ In the following situations, the camera sensor may be unable to recognize lane markers causing the lane departure warning function to operate incor- rectly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a ●...
  • Page 273 4-5. Using the driving support systems WARNING Before using the LDA system ■ Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the vehicle automatically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to take.
  • Page 274 ● Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install ● a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.). If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer. ● Camera sensor ■ Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly.
  • Page 275 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ Rear view monitor system Audio system with “APPS” button Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Man- ual”. Audio system with “CAR” button The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying guide lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking.
  • Page 276 4-5. Using the driving support systems Using the rear view monitor system Screen description ■ The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift lever is shifted to R while the engine switch is in “ON” position. Vehicle width guide lines The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.
  • Page 277 4-5. Using the driving support systems Rear view monitor system precautions Area displayed on screen ■ The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of the rear area of the vehicle. To adjust the image on the rear view monitor system screen.
  • Page 278 4-5. Using the driving support systems Differences between the screen and the actual road ■ The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not actually be parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually. The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the left and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even when they appear to be so.
  • Page 279 4-5. Using the driving support systems ● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply The distance guide lines will appear to be further from the vehicle than the actual dis- tance. Because of this, objects will appear to be closer than they actually are.
  • Page 280 4-5. Using the driving support systems ● Distance guidelines Visually check the surroundings and the area behind the vehi- cle. On the screen, it appears that a truck is parked at point . However, in reality if you back up to point , you will hit the truck.
  • Page 281 If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the solution, and re-check. If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Likely cause Solution The image is difficult to see •...
  • Page 282 • The vehicle is used on an incline. The camera position is out of align- Have the vehicle inspected by your ment. Toyota dealer. WARNING When using the rear view monitor system ■ The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver when backing up.
  • Page 283 Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunc- ● tion. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 284 4-5. Using the driving support systems All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models) All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it. Press the switch.
  • Page 285 4-5. Using the driving support systems Driving assist systems To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple- mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat- ing the vehicle.
  • Page 286 4-5. Using the driving support systems ◆ Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models) Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive (AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli- able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys- tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
  • Page 287 4-5. Using the driving support systems When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating The slip indicator light will flash while the TRAC/VSC systems are operating. Disabling the TRAC system If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may reduce power from the engine to the wheels.
  • Page 288 TRAC has been disabled even if switch has not been pressed TRAC, hill-start assist control and downhill assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer. Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC and ■ hill-start assist control systems A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal ●...
  • Page 289 4-5. Using the driving support systems Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system ■ The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.
  • Page 290 The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. Handling of tires and the suspension ■...
  • Page 291 4-5. Using the driving support systems Downhill assist control system (AWD mod- els) With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend a steep hill, maintaining a constant low speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) without brake pedal operation. Activating the downhill assist control system ■...
  • Page 292 (There is no problem with continuing to drive normally.) If the slip indicator comes on ■ It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer. WARNING Conditions which may affect the downhill assist control system opera- ■...
  • Page 293 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ PCS (Pre-Collision System) When the radar sensor detects that a frontal collision is highly likely or even unavoidable, safety systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically engaged to lessen impact as well as vehicle damage.
  • Page 294 4-5. Using the driving support systems Disabling pre-collision system Enabled Disabled The pre-collision system warning light comes on when pre-collision system is disabled. Radar sensor The radar sensor detects vehi- cles or other obstacles on or near the road ahead and determines whether a collision is imminent based on the position, speed, and heading of the obstacles.
  • Page 295 4-5. Using the driving support systems The pre-collision system is operational when ■ The PCS OFF switch is not pressed and the following conditions are met: Pre-collision warning: ● • Vehicle speed is greater than about 10 mph (15 km/h). •...
  • Page 296 4-5. Using the driving support systems Obstacles not detected ■ The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as traffic cones. There may also be occasions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicy- cles, motorcycles, trees, or snowdrifts. Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly ■...
  • Page 297 4-5. Using the driving support systems Certification for the pre-collision system ■ For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID : HYQDNMWR007 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions :(1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 298 If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may malfunction. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toyota dealer. Do not disassemble the sensor.
  • Page 299 4-5. Using the driving support systems WARNING Cautions regarding the assist contents of the system ■ By means of alarms and brake control, the pre-collision system is intended to assist the driver in avoiding collisions through the process of LOOK- JUDGE-ACT.
  • Page 300 4-5. Using the driving support systems ∗ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions; ● The Blind Spot Monitor function Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes ●...
  • Page 301 4-5. Using the driving support systems Outside rear view mirror indicators Blind Spot Monitor function: When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out- side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper- ated.
  • Page 302 4-5. Using the driving support systems Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor ■ For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: OAYSRR2A This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 303 If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may mal- function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected by your Toyota dealer. Do not disassemble the sensor. ●...
  • Page 304 4-5. Using the driving support systems The Blind Spot Monitor function The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
  • Page 305 4-5. Using the driving support systems The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when ■ The BSM main switch is set to on ● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h). ● The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when ■...
  • Page 306 4-5. Using the driving support systems Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not func- ■ tion correctly The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol- ● lowing conditions: • During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc. •...
  • Page 307 4-5. Using the driving support systems The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi- cle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
  • Page 308 4-5. Using the driving support systems The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below. To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert for faster vehicles from farther away. Example: Approximate Approaching vehicle...
  • Page 309 4-5. Using the driving support systems Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not ■ detect a vehicle The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects. Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc. ●...
  • Page 310 4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: Before refueling the vehicle ● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehi- cles with a smart key system).
  • Page 311 4-4. Refueling WARNING When refueling the vehicle ■ Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an ● unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 312 4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap Press the opener switch. Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and hang it on the back of the fuel filler door. When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch ■...
  • Page 313 WARNING When replacing the fuel tank cap ■ Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 314 4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man- ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. Preparation for winter ● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera- tures.
  • Page 315 4-6. Driving tips Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
  • Page 316 4-6. Driving tips Selecting tire chains Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size. Side chain: 0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter 0.39 in. (10 mm) in width 1.18 in. (30 mm) in length Cross chain: 0.16 in.
  • Page 317 NOTICE Repairing or replacing snow tires ■ Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti- mate tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera- tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
  • Page 318 4-6. Driving tips Off-road precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Off-road vehicle feature ●...
  • Page 319 4-6. Driving tips Off-road driving When driving your vehicle off-road, please observe the following pre- cautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the clo- sure of areas to off-road vehicles: ● Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permit- ted to travel.
  • Page 320 4-6. Driving tips WARNING Off-road driving precautions ■ Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri- ous injury or damage to your vehicle: Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving ●...
  • Page 321 4-6. Driving tips NOTICE To prevent water damage ■ Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other components does not occur. Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. ● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift ●...
  • Page 322 4-6. Driving tips HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 323 5-1.Basic Operations Audio system types Entune Audio →P. 338 Entune Audio Plus/Entune Premium Audio with Navigation Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”. Using cellular phones ■ Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
  • Page 324 5-1. Basic Operations Certification (caution) ■ U.S.A. FCC ID: ACJ932YEAP01A473W NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 325 5-1. Basic Operations Canada IC: 216J-YEAP01A473W NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 326 5-1. Basic Operations NOTICE To prevent battery discharge ■ Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off. To avoid damaging the audio system ■ Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 327 5-1. Basic Operations ∗ Audio system Operations such as listening to audio, using the hands-free phone, confirming vehicle information and changing audio sys- tem settings are started by using the following buttons. Audio system operation buttons button Press this button to access the ®...
  • Page 328 5-1. Basic Operations Operating the touch screen By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio sys- tem, etc. Drag ■ Touch the screen with your finger, and move the screen to the desired position. ● Scrolling the lists ●...
  • Page 329 5-1. Basic Operations When using the touch screen ■ If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be ● operating slightly slower than normal. The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun- ●...
  • Page 330 5-1. Basic Operations Steering wheel audio switches Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel. Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or navigation system.
  • Page 331 5-1. Basic Operations AUX Port/USB Port Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player to the AUX port/USB port as indicated below. Select “iPod”, “USB”, “AUX” or “A/V” on the audio source selection screen and the device can be operated via audio system. Connecting using the AUX port/USB port iPod ■...
  • Page 332 5-1. Basic Operations Basic audio operations Basic audio operations and functions common to each mode are explained in this section. Operating the audio system Press this knob to turn the Turn this knob to select radio audio system on and off, and station bands, tracks and files.
  • Page 333 5-1. Basic Operations Random playback Select to change on/off. Repeat play Select to change on/off. Using cellular phones ■ Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
  • Page 334 5-2.Setup Setup menu You can adjust the audio system to your desired settings. Display “Setup” screen Press the “SETUP” button to display the “Setup” screen. Select to adjust the settings for operation sounds, screen ani- mation, etc. (→P. 346) Select to set the voice settings. (→P.
  • Page 335 The animation effect for the screen can be set to on/off. Select to delete personal data (→P. 346) Select to update program versions. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Select to display the software information. Notices related to third party software used in this product are enlisted. (This includes instructions for obtaining such software, where applicable.)
  • Page 336 5-2. Setup Audio settings Settings are available for adjusting the radio operation, cover art, etc. Screen for audio settings Press the “SETUP” button. Select “Audio” on the “Setup” screen. Number of Radio Presets Select the number of radio preset stations. Select input video sound.
  • Page 337 5-2. Setup Display settings Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the screen. Screen for display settings Press the “SETUP” button. Select “Display” on the “Setup” screen. Adjust screen contrast/bright- ness Adjust screen contrast/bright- ness of the rear view monitor camera Adjust screen contrast/bright- ness of the video.
  • Page 338 5-2. Setup Voice settings This screen is used for guidance for voice command systems setting. Adjust the voice guidance vol- ume setting. voice recognition prompts “High”, “Low” or “Off”. Set the train voice recognition. Set the voice prompt interrupt on/off. Voice recognition tutorial To return to the default volume settings ■...
  • Page 339 5-3.Using the Multimedia system Selecting the audio source Switching between audio sources such as radio and CD are explained in this section. Changing audio source Press the “AUDIO” button to display the audio source selection screen. If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “AUDIO” button again.
  • Page 340 5-3. Using the Multimedia system List screen operation When a list screen is displayed, use the appropriate buttons to scroll through the list. How to scroll : Select to scroll to the next or previous page. : If appears to the right of titles, the complete titles are too long for the display.
  • Page 341 5-3. Using the Multimedia system Selecting, fast-forwarding and reversing tracks/files/songs Selecting a track/file/song ■ Press the “∧” or “∨” button on “SEEK/TRACK” or turn the “TUNE·SCROLL” knob to select the desired track/file/song number. To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “∧” or “∨” button on “SEEK/TRACK”.
  • Page 342 5-3. Using the Multimedia system Optimal use of the audio system On the “Sound Settings” screen, sound quality (Treble/Mid/ Bass), volume balance can be adjusted. How to adjust the sound settings and sound quality Select “-” or “+” to adjust 1 2 3 the treble, mid or bass to a level between -5 and 5.
  • Page 343 5-4.Using the radio Radio operation Select “AM” or “FM” on the audio source selection screen to begin listening to the radio. Audio control screen Pressing the “AUDIO” button displays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source. Audio source selection screen appears Preset stations...
  • Page 344 5-4. Using the radio Setting station presets Search for desired stations by turning the “TUNE·SCROLL” knob or pressing the “∧” or “∨” button on “SEEK/TRACK”. Select “(add new)”. To change the preset station to a different one, select and hold the preset station.
  • Page 345 5-5.Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs CD player operation Insert disc or select “CD” on the audio source selection screen with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD. Audio control screen Pressing the “AUDIO” button displays the audio control screen from any screens of the selected source.
  • Page 346 Error messages ■ If an error message is displayed, refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Message Cause Correction procedures • The disc is dirty or •...
  • Page 347 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs MP3, WMA and AAC files ■ MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 for- mat.
  • Page 348 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs AAC file compatibility ● • Compatible standards MPEG4/AAC-LC • Compatible sampling frequencies 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz) • Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps) Compatible channel modes: 1ch and 2ch Compatible media ● Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
  • Page 349 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ID3, WMA and AAC tags ● ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title, artist name, etc. The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver.
  • Page 350 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs NOTICE Discs and adapters that cannot be used ■ Do not use the following types of CDs. Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters, Dual Discs or printable discs. Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
  • Page 351 5-6.Using an external device Listening to an iPod Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. Select “iPod” on the audio source selection screen. When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can only output the sound by selecting the browse screen.
  • Page 352 5-6. Using an external device About iPod ■ “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory ● has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan- dards.
  • Page 353 5-6. Using an external device iPod problems ■ To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner's Manual. Error messages ■...
  • Page 354 5-6. Using an external device Compatible models ■ ® ® ® ® ® The following iPod , iPod nano , iPod classic , iPod touch and iPhone devices can be used with this system. Made for ● • iPod touch (5th generation) •...
  • Page 355 5-6. Using an external device Listening to a USB memory device Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. Touch “USB” on the audio source selection screen. Connecting a USB memory device →P. 342 Audio control screen Pressing the “AUDIO”...
  • Page 356 5-6. Using an external device USB memory functions ■ Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the ● device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be avail- able. If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a mal- function (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
  • Page 357 5-6. Using an external device MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited. MP3 file compatibility ● • Compatible standards MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III) • Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) •...
  • Page 358 5-6. Using an external device MP3, WMA and AAC playback ● • When a device containing MP3, WMA and AAC files is connected, all files in the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is fin- ished, the first MP3, WMA and AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3, WMA and AAC files or create any unnecessary folders.
  • Page 359 5-6. Using an external device Using the AUX port To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “AUDIO” button, then select “AUX” or “A/V” to display the audio control screen. Connecting a portable audio player →P. 342 Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system ■...
  • Page 360 ® 5-7.Connecting Bluetooth Preparations to use wireless communica- tion ® The following can be performed using Bluetooth wireless com- munication: A portable audio player can be operated and listened to via ■ audio system Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone ■...
  • Page 361 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Certifications for the Bluetooth (caution) ■ FCC ID: AJDK068 CAUTION: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
  • Page 362 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth Device registration/connection flow ® 1. Register the Bluetooth device to be used with audio sys- tem (→P. 375, 376, 377) ® 2. Connect the Bluetooth device to be used (→P. 379) To be used for audio To be used for hands-free phone ®...
  • Page 363 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth Registering and connecting from the “Bluetooth* Setup” screen To display the screen shown below, press the “SETUP” button and select “Bluetooth ” on the “Setup” screen. Select to connect the device to be used with audio system. (→P.
  • Page 364 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Registering a Bluetooth audio player for the first time ® To use the Bluetooth Audio, it is necessary to register an audio player with the system. Once the player has been registered, it is possible to use the ®...
  • Page 365 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Registering a Bluetooth phone for the first time To use the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a ® Bluetooth phone with the system. Once the phone has been registered, it is possible to use the hands-free system.
  • Page 366 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Registering a Bluetooth device ® Bluetooth compatible phones (HFP) and portable audio players (AVP) can be registered simultaneously. You can register up to 5 ® Bluetooth devices. ® How to register a Bluetooth device Display the “Bluetooth* Setup” screen. (→P. 374) : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 367 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth Check that this screen is dis- played when registration is complete. Select “OK” when the connection status changes from “Connect- ing...” to “Connected”. If an error message is displayed, follow the guidance on the screen to try again.
  • Page 368 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Connecting a Bluetooth device ® Up to 5 Bluetooth devices (Phones [HFP] and audio players [AVP]) can be registered. ® If more than 1 Bluetooth device has been registered, select which device to connect to. Press the “SETUP”...
  • Page 369 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth Manual connection When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth* Power” is turned off, ® you must connect the Bluetooth device manually. : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® Follow the steps in “Connecting a Bluetooth device”...
  • Page 370 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Displaying a Bluetooth device details You can confirm and change the registered device details. ® Bluetooth device registration status Display the “Bluetooth* Setup” screen. (→P. 374) : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Select the device.
  • Page 371 ® 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ® Detailed Bluetooth system settings ® You can confirm and change the detailed Bluetooth settings. ® How to check and change detailed Bluetooth settings Display the “Bluetooth* Setup” screen. (→P. 374) Select “System Settings”. The following screen is displayed: ®...
  • Page 372 ® 5-8.Bluetooth Audio ® Listening to Bluetooth Audio ® The Bluetooth audio system enables the user to enjoy music played on a portable player from the vehicle speakers via wire- less communication. ® When a Bluetooth device cannot be connected, check the connec- tion status on the “Bluetooth* Audio”...
  • Page 373 ® 5-9.Bluetooth phone ® Using a Bluetooth Phone The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular phone without touching it. ® ® This system supports Bluetooth . Bluetooth is a wireless data system that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to the hands-free system and make/receive calls.
  • Page 374 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Telephone switch (→P. 397) ■ Microphone ■ The vehicle’s built in micro- phone is used when talking on the phone. The person you are speaking to can be heard from the front speakers. To use the hands-free system, must register your...
  • Page 375 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Making a call ® Once a Bluetooth phone is registered, you can make a call using the following procedure: Dialing Display the phone screen. (→P. 384) Select the “Dial Pad” tab and enter a phone number. To delete the input phone number, select For the first digit, you can enter “+”...
  • Page 376 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Press the switch on the steering wheel. If the phonebook is empty, a message will be displayed. ® For a PBAP compatible Bluetooth phone and “Automatic Transfer” is off Select the desired item. Select to transfer new con- tacts from a cellular phone, select “Always”...
  • Page 377 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Calling using favorites list You can make a call using numbers registered in the contact. Display the phone screen. (→P. 384) Select “Favorites” tab. Select the desired number to make a call. Dialing from call history You can make a call using the call history, which has the 3 functions below.
  • Page 378 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Receiving a call When a call is received, the following screen is displayed together with a sound. To answer the phone Press the switch on the steer- ing wheel or select To refuse a call Press the switch on the steering wheel or select To adjust the incoming call volume Turn the “PWR•VOL”...
  • Page 379 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Speaking on the phone The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone. To adjust the call volume Select “-” or “+”. You can also adjust the volume using the steering switches or the volume knob. To prevent the other party from hearing your voice Select “Mute”.
  • Page 380 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Release Tones ■ A continuous tone signal is a character string that consists of numbers and ● the characters p or w. (e.g.056133w0123p#1∗) When the “p” pause tone is used, the tone data up until the next pause tone ●...
  • Page 381 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone To transfer a call Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellular phone call. Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a hands-free call. Transmit volume setting Select “Transmit Volume”. Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
  • Page 382 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone ® Bluetooth phone message function Received messages can be forwarded from the connected ® Bluetooth phone, enabling checking and replying using the audio system. ® Depending on the type of Bluetooth phone connected, received messages may not be transferred to the message inbox. If the phone does not support the message function, this func- tion cannot be used.
  • Page 383 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Receiving a message ■ Depending on the cellular phone used for receiving messages, or its regis- ● tration status with the audio system, some information may not be dis- played. The pop up screen is separately available for incoming e-mail and SMS/ ●...
  • Page 384 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Checking the messages Display the message inbox screen. (→P. 393) Select the desired message from the list. Check that the message is displayed. E-mails: Select “Mark Unread” or “Mark Read” to mark mail unread or read on the message inbox screen.
  • Page 385 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Replying to a message Display the message inbox screen. (→P. 393) Select the desired message from the list. Select “Quick Message”. Select the desired message. Select “Send”. Editing quick reply message ■ Select “Quick Message”. Select corresponding to the desired message to edit.
  • Page 386 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Using the steering wheel switches The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular phone. Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches Volume switch • Increase/Decrease the vol- • Press and hold: Continuously increase/ decrease the volume...
  • Page 387 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone ® Bluetooth phone settings You can adjust the hands-free system to your desired settings. “Phone/Message Settings” screen To display the screen shown below, press the “SETUP” button, and select “Phone” on the “Setup” screen. Set the phone connection (→P.
  • Page 388 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Contact/Call History Settings ® The contact can be transferred from a Bluetooth phone to the sys- tem. The contact also can be added, edited and deleted. The call history can be deleted and contact and favorites can be changed.
  • Page 389 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Update contacts from phone Operation methods differ between PBAP compatible and PBAP ® incompatible but OPP compatible Bluetooth phones. If your cellular phone is neither PBAP nor OPP compatible, the con- tacts cannot be transferred. ® For PBAP Compatible Bluetooth Phones ■...
  • Page 390 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Updating the contacts in a different way (From the “Call His- ■ tory” screen) ® For PBAP compatible Bluetooth phones, this function is available when “Automatic Transfer” is set to off. (→P. 399) Display the phone screen. (→P. 384) Select the “Call History”...
  • Page 391 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Editing the contact data ® For PBAP compatible Bluetooth phones, this function is available when “Automatic Transfer” is set to off. (→P. 399) Select “Edit Contact”. Select the desired contact. Select corresponding to the desired name or number. Follow the steps in “Registering a new contact to the contacts list”...
  • Page 392 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Deleting the contact data ® For PBAP compatible Bluetooth phones, this function is available when “Automatic Transfer” is set to off. (→P. 399) Select “Delete Contacts”. Select the desired contact and select “Delete”. Select “Yes” when the confirmation screen appears. Deleting the contact in a different way (From the “Contact ■...
  • Page 393 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone When 15 contacts have already been registered to the favorites list When 15 contacts have already been registered to the favorites list, a registered contact needs to be replaced. Select “Yes” when the confirmation screen appears to replace a contact.
  • Page 394 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Deleting the contacts in the favorites list ■ Select “Remove Favorite”. Select the desired contacts and select “Remove”. Select “Yes” when the confirmation screen appears. Check that a confirmation screen is displayed when the opera- tion is complete. Deleting contacts in the favorites list in a different way (from the “Contacts”...
  • Page 395 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Message Settings Display the “Phone/Message Settings” screen. (→P. 398) Select “Messaging Settings”. Select the desired item to be set. automatic message transfer on/off. automatic message readout on/off. Set the SMS/MMS notifica- tion popup on/off. Set the e-mail notification popup on/off.
  • Page 396 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone Displaying the “Messaging Settings” screen in a different way ■ Display the phone screen. (→P. 384) Select Select “Settings”. Phone Display Settings Display the “Phone/Message Settings” screen. (→P. 398) Select “Phone Display Settings”. Select the desired item to be set. Change the incoming call display.
  • Page 397 → For a list of specific devices which operation has been confirmed on this system, check with your Toyota dealer or the following web- site: http://www.toyota.com/entune/enside.html The Bluetooth version of the connected cellular phone may be older than the specified version.
  • Page 398 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone When registering/connecting a cellular phone A cellular phone cannot be registered. An incorrect passcode was entered on the cellular phone. → Enter the correct passcode on the cellular phone. The registration operation has not been completed on the cellular phone side.
  • Page 399 → For a list of specific devices which operation has been confirmed on this system, check with your Toyota dealer or the following web- site: http://www.toyota.com/entune/enside.html Automatic phonebook transfer function on this system is set to off.
  • Page 400 ® 5-9. Bluetooth phone In other situations Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom sta- tus does not change. The cellular phone is not close enough to this system. → Bring the cellular phone closer to this system. The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
  • Page 401 ® 5-10.Bluetooth ® Bluetooth ® When using the Bluetooth audio system ■ In the following conditions, the system may not function. ● • If the portable audio player is turned off • If the portable audio player is not connected •...
  • Page 402 ® 5-10. Bluetooth ® Bluetooth antenna ■ The antenna is built into the display. If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
  • Page 403 ® 5-10. Bluetooth Compatible models ■ ® The Bluetooth audio system supports portable audio players with the follow- ing specifications ® Bluetooth specifications: ● Ver. 2.0, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher) Profiles: ● • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher (Recommended: Ver.
  • Page 404 ® 5-10. Bluetooth Certification ■ NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 405 ® 5-10. Bluetooth WARNING While driving ■ Do not use the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to ® the Bluetooth system. Caution regarding interference with electronic devices ■ ® Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth antennas.
  • Page 406 5-11.Using the voice command system Voice command system The voice command system enables the hands-free system to be operated using voice commands. Operations of the voice command system can be performed by selecting the menu corresponding to each function on the screen.
  • Page 407 5-11. Using the voice command system Casual speech recognization Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this system enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However, the system cannot recognize every variation of each command. In some situations, it is possible to omit the command for the proce- dure and directly state the desired operation.
  • Page 408 5-11. Using the voice command system Command list Some recognizable voice commands and their actions are shown below as examples. Basic Command Action Prompts voice guidance to offer examples of com- “Help” mands or operation methods “Go Back” Returns to the previous screen Phone Command Action...
  • Page 409 5-11. Using the voice command system HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 410 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Front manual air conditioning system Air conditioning controls Adjusting the temperature setting ■ To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool). is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.
  • Page 411 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Changing airflow modes ■ To change the airflow mode, press Air flows to the upper body. Air flows to the upper body and feet. Air flows to the feet. Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. Other functions Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes ■...
  • Page 412 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ■ Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers A defogger is used to defog the rear window. Press The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time. Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
  • Page 413 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- ■ lets Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
  • Page 414 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Fogging up of the windows ■ The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. ● Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind- shield effectively.
  • Page 415 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger WARNING To prevent the windshield from fogging up ■ Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. ● The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block- ing your vision.
  • Page 416 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Front automatic air conditioning system Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. Air conditioning controls Adjusting the temperature setting ■ To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera- ture.
  • Page 417 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Fan speed setting ■ ∧ ” To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan “ ∨ speed and “ ” to decrease the fan speed. Press to turn the fan off. Changing airflow modes ■...
  • Page 418 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Defogging the windshield ■ Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win- dows. Press Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.
  • Page 419 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ■ This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- shield and wiper blades. Press the switch to turn the sys- tem on/off. The indicator comes on when the windshield wiper de-icer is The windshield de-icer will auto-...
  • Page 420 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Closes the vent Slide the knob to the most out- ward position. Opens the vent Using automatic mode ■...
  • Page 421 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition- ■ ing system is on In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition- ● ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce fuel consumption.
  • Page 422 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger WARNING To prevent the windshield from fogging up ■ Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. ● The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block- ing your vision.
  • Page 423 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Rear manual air conditioning system Air conditioning controls Adjusting the temperature setting ■ ∧ ” To adjust the temperature setting, press to increase “ ∨ ” the temperature and to decrease the temperature. “...
  • Page 424 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Changing airflow modes ■ To change the airflow mode, press outlets used switched each time the button is pressed. Air flows to the upper body. Air flows to the upper body and feet. Air flows to the feet.
  • Page 425 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- ■ lets Direct air flow to the left or right, forward or backward. Closes the vent Slide the knob to the rear-most position.
  • Page 426 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ Rear automatic air conditioning system Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting. Air conditioning controls Adjusting the temperature setting ■ ∧ ” To adjust the temperature setting, press to increase “...
  • Page 427 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Changing airflow modes ■ To change the airflow mode, press outlets used switched each time the button is pressed. Air flows to the upper body. Air flows to the upper body and feet. Air flows to the feet.
  • Page 428 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Air outlets Location of air outlets ■ The air outlets and air volume change according selected airflow mode. Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- ■ lets Direct air flow to the left or right, forward or backward.
  • Page 429 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ∗ ∗ Heated steering wheel /seat heaters /seat ∗ ventilators The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from the seats. WARNING Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories ●...
  • Page 430 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Heated steering wheel Turn the heated steering wheel on/off The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is oper- ating. The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
  • Page 431 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger The seat heaters and seat heaters/ventilators can be used when ■ Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode. When not in use ■...
  • Page 432 6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list Rear interior/rear personal lights Ambient lights (if equipped) Front interior/front personal lights Outer foot lights (if equipped) Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system) Front door courtesy lights Interior lights Turns the lights on/off Turns the lights linked to door position on/off...
  • Page 433 6-2. Using the interior lights Personal lights Turn the light on/off Front Rear Illuminated entry system ■ Vehicles without a smart key system The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/ closed.
  • Page 434 6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features Auxiliary boxes (→P. 451) Bottle holders (→P. 448) Open tray (→P. 452) Cup holders (→P. 449) Glove box (→P. 447) Console box (→P. 447) WARNING Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this ●...
  • Page 435 6-3. Using the storage features Glove box Unlock with the master key (vehicles without a smart key system) or mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key sys- tem) Lock with the master key (vehi- cles without a smart key sys- tem) mechanical (vehicles with a smart key sys-...
  • Page 436 6-3. Using the storage features Tray in the console box ■ The tray slides forward/backward and can be removed. Bottle holders Front ■ Rear ■ HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 437 6-3. Using the storage features When using the bottle holder ■ When storing a bottle, close the cap. ● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape. ● WARNING Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.
  • Page 438 6-3. Using the storage features Type B Fold the side table up for use. → P. 465) Rear (third seats) ■ Removing the cup holder insert (front cup holder) ■ The cup holder insert may be removed for cleaning. WARNING Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
  • Page 439 6-3. Using the storage features Auxiliary boxes Overhead Driver’s side instrument panel Push the lid. Pull the tab to open. WARNING Items unsuitable for storing (overhead) ■ Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg). Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.
  • Page 440 6-3. Using the storage features Open tray Cable pass through ■ The open tray is provided with a hole that allows cables to be passed through the tray from the USB/AUX port or power outlet. Remove the cover. WARNING Items unsuitable for the open tray ■...
  • Page 441 6-3. Using the storage features Luggage compartment features Cargo hooks Raise the hooks to use. Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items. Grocery bag hooks NOTICE Do not hang any object heavier than 6.6 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 442 6-3. Using the storage features Auxiliary boxes Center deck under tray ■ Pull the strap upwards to open the center deck board. To secure the center deck board, remove the hook on the backside of the center deck board and attach the hook to the head restraint on the third seats as shown.
  • Page 443 6-4. Using the other interior features Other interior features Sun visors To set the visor in the forward position, flip it down. To set the visor in the side posi- tion, flip down, unhook, and swing it to the side. To use the side extender, place the visor in the side position, then slide it backward.
  • Page 444 6-4. Using the other interior features Conversation mirror Push the lid. Push the lid back up half way. To use the overhead console from the conversation mirror state ■ → Fully close the lid, then open it again. ( P. 451) HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 445 6-4. Using the other interior features Clock The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons. Adjusts the hours Adjusts the minutes The clock is displayed when ■ Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
  • Page 446 If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or less, the ice warning indicator flashes 10 times, and then illuminates. When “--” or “E” is displayed ■ The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 447 6-4. Using the other interior features Power outlets The power outlet can be used for the following components: 12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A 120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W 12 V ■ Front Open the lid.
  • Page 448 6-4. Using the other interior features 120 VAC (if equipped) ■ Open the lid. The power outlets can be used when ■ 12 V Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
  • Page 449 6-4. Using the other interior features NOTICE To avoid damaging the power outlets ■ Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir- cuit.
  • Page 450 6-4. Using the other interior features Rear sunshades (if equipped) Pull the tab up. Hook the sunshade on to the anchors. To lower the sunshade, pull the tab up slightly to unhook the shade from the anchors, and lower it slowly.
  • Page 451 6-4. Using the other interior features Armrest Type A Fold down the armrest for use. Type B Lower the armrest from the highest position to the lowest position. Raise armrest desired angle. To unlock the armrest, lift the arm- rest to raise it to the highest posi- tion.
  • Page 452 6-4. Using the other interior features Coat hooks Coat hooks are provided on the rear assist grips. WARNING Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or serious injury.
  • Page 453 6-4. Using the other interior features Side table (if equipped) Fold the side table up for use. To stowing the side table ■ To fold down the side table, pull up the lever to release the lock. Hold the table to let it lower slowly until you hear a click.
  • Page 454 6-4. Using the other interior features ∗ Garage door opener The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, security systems, and other devices. ® The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu- ®...
  • Page 455 6-4. Using the other interior features ® Programming HomeLink ■ Point remote control transmitter for the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the ® HomeLink buttons. ® Keep the HomeLink indicator light in view while programming. For U.S.A.
  • Page 456 6-4. Using the other interior features ® Test the HomeLink operation by pressing the newly pro- grammed button and observing the indicator light: ● If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has been completed and your device should activate when the ®...
  • Page 457 6-4. Using the other interior features Press and hold the pro- ® grammed HomeLink button (located inside the vehicle) for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat this sequence (press/ hold/release) up to 3 times to complete programming. If the garage door opener motor ®...
  • Page 458 6-4. Using the other interior features ® Operating HomeLink ® ® Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator light should turn on. Garage door operation indicators The status of the opening and closing of a garage door is shown by the indicators.
  • Page 459 6-4. Using the other interior features ® Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs) Press and hold the 2 outside but- tons for 10 seconds until the ® HomeLink indicator light changes from continuously lit (orange) rapidly flashing (green). If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the programs stored in the ®...
  • Page 460 6-4. Using the other interior features Cet appareil est conforme aux normes FCC partie 15 et Industry Canada RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appa- reil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2) Cet appareil doit accep- ter toute interférence qui peuvent être reçues y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
  • Page 461 Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to time, a current copy of which is available at Toyota.com. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such then-applicable Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 462 After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agree- ment and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services. A variety of subscription terms are available for purchase. Contact your Toyota dealer, call 1-800-331-4331, or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscription details. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 463 ● during Safety Connect. Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models. ● Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availabil- ity, and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service support.
  • Page 464 ● Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process ● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction (contact your Toyota dealer) ● No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active Safety Connect services Automatic Collision Notification ■...
  • Page 465 In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com. Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”) ■...
  • Page 466 6-4. Using the other interior features Safety information for Safety Connect Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect. Exposure to radio frequency signals ■ The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 467 6-4. Using the other interior features ∗ Compass The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc- tion in which the vehicle is heading. Operation To turn the compass on or off, press and hold “AUTO” for 3 sec- onds.
  • Page 468 6-4. Using the other interior features Calibrating the compass The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will deviate.
  • Page 469 6-4. Using the other interior features Circling calibration ■ Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle. Press and hold “AUTO” for 9 seconds. “C” appears on the compass display. Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less in a circle until a direction is displayed.
  • Page 470 6-4. Using the other interior features Conditions unfavorable to correct operation ■ The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning. ● The vehicle is on an inclined surface. ● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to inter- ●...
  • Page 471 • Rag or paper towel (→P. 510) • Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non- amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology For the U.S.A.:...
  • Page 472 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance WARNING The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions. When working on the engine compartment ■ Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine ●...
  • Page 473 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Hood Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
  • Page 474 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance WARNING Pre-driving check ■ Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury. After installing the support rod into the slot ■...
  • Page 475 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Positioning a floor jack When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with the jack and perform the operation safely. When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor- rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
  • Page 476 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine compartment 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine ■ Washer fluid tank Battery (→P. 511) (→P. 514) Brake fluid reservoir Fuse boxes (→P. 535) (→P. 510) Engine oil level dipstick Electric cooling fans (→P. 505) Condenser (→P. 509) Engine oil filler cap Radiator (→P.
  • Page 477 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine ■ Washer fluid tank Battery (→P. 511) (→P. 514) Brake fluid reservoir Fuse boxes (→P. 535) (→P. 510) Engine oil filler cap Electric cooling fans (→P. 506) Condenser (→P. 509) Engine oil level dipstick Radiator (→P.
  • Page 478 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. Checking the engine oil ■ Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
  • Page 479 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Adding engine oil ■ If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same type as that already in the engine. 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine engine Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.
  • Page 480 Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal. Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
  • Page 481 If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing ■ Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump. If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 482 Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. WARNING When the engine is hot ■...
  • Page 483 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Brake fluid Checking fluid level ■ The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the tank. Adding fluid ■ Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item. Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Item Clean funnel...
  • Page 484 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Battery Check the battery as follows: Battery exterior ■ Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Terminals Hold-down clamp Before recharging ■ When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
  • Page 485 Take extra care when con- necting the battery if the engine switch mode prior to the battery being dis- connected is unknown. If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota dealer. WARNING Chemicals in the battery ■...
  • Page 486 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance WARNING Where to safely charge the battery ■ Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation. How to recharge the battery ■...
  • Page 487 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Washer fluid If any washer does not work or the warning message appears on the multi-information display, washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid. WARNING When adding washer fluid ■ Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
  • Page 488 Front Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure warning system after tire rota- tion. To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 489 ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toyota dealer. (→P. 518) ◆ Initializing the tire pressure warning system The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol- ■...
  • Page 490 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance How to initialize the tire pressure warning system ■ Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system). Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 491 A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size ● or location of a cut or other damage If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer. Replacing tires and wheels ■ If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not reg- istered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly.
  • Page 492 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Routine tire inflation pressure checks ■ The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks. Maximum load of tire ■...
  • Page 493 In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate ● properly. • If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. • A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip- ment) tire. • A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
  • Page 494 If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pressure ●...
  • Page 495 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Tire pressure warning system certification ■ TRW Automotive Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor FCC ID: GQ4-51T NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 496 Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. ● Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear. Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota. ● Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply ●...
  • Page 497 When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire.
  • Page 498 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure The recommended cold tire infla- tion pressure and tire size are dis- played on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 642) Inspection and adjustment procedure Tire valve Tire pressure gauge Remove the tire valve cap.
  • Page 499 Reduced safety ● Damage to the drive train ● If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure ■ When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following: Check only when the tires are cold.
  • Page 500 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance WARNING Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance ■ Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur and result in an accident causing death or serious injury: Excessive wear ● Uneven wear ● Poor handling ●...
  • Page 501 ● Used wheels ● Bent wheels that have been straightened Aluminum wheel precautions ● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum wheels. ● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
  • Page 502 Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn- ● ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 503 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency. Removal method Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
  • Page 504 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Remove the filter cover. Remove the air conditioning fil- ter and replace it with a new one. The “↑UP” marks shown on the fil- ter should be pointing up. Checking interval ■ Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 505 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Wireless remote control/electronic key battery Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. You will need the following items: ● Flathead screwdriver ● Small flathead screwdriver ● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system) Replacing the battery Vehicles without a smart key system...
  • Page 506 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Open the case cover using a coin protected with tape etc. and remove the depleted bat- tery using a small flathead screwdriver. Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up. Vehicles with a smart key system Take out the mechanical key.
  • Page 507 Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles ■ with a smart key system) lithium battery Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance ● shops or camera stores. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu- ●...
  • Page 508 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Checking and replacing fuses If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec- essary. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
  • Page 509 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid. Remove the fuse with the pull- out tool. Only type A fuses can be removed using the pullout tool. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 510 Type A and B: Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat- ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid. Type C: Contact your Toyota dealer. Type A Type B Type C...
  • Page 511 If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may ● need replacement. (→P. 539) If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota ● dealer. If there is an overload in a circuit ■...
  • Page 512 Toyota dealer. For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer. Preparing for light bulb replacement Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 645) Turning off the power back door main switch (if equipped) →P.
  • Page 513 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Bulb locations Front ■ Headlight high beam/day- Front turn signal light/park- time running light ing light Headlight low beam Front side marker light Front fog light (if equipped) Rear ■ Tail light Back-up light Stop/tail light and rear side License plate lights marker light Rear turn signal light...
  • Page 514 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Replacing light bulbs Headlight low beams ■ For the right side only: Remove the washer fluid tank opening. Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise. Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release. Replace the light bulb, and install the bulb base.
  • Page 515 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Turn and secure the bulb base. Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlight low beams on once and visually confirm that no light is leaking through the mounting. For the right side only: Install the washer fluid tank. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 516 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Headlight high beams/daytime running lights ■ Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise. Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release. Replace the light bulb, and install the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert.
  • Page 517 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Front turn signal lights/parking lights ■ Remove the 2 clips and remove the side cover. Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise. Remove the light bulb. Install by conducting with the directions reversed. Install the side cover and then install the 2 clips.
  • Page 518 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Front side marker lights ■ Remove the 2 clips and remove the side cover. Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise. Remove the light bulb. Install by conducting with the directions reversed. Install the side cover and then install the 2 clips. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 519 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Front fog lights (if equipped) ■ Remove the 3 screws and partly remove the fender liner. Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release. Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise. Install a new light bulb. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert.
  • Page 520 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Turn clockwise and secure the bulb base. Install the connector. Shake the connector gently to check that it is not loose, turn the front fog lights on once and visually confirm that no light is leaking through the mounting. When installing the fender liner, install by conducting with the directions reversed.
  • Page 521 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Stop/tail lights and rear side marker lights, and rear turn signal ■ lights Open the back door and remove the 2 screws, and remove the lamp assembly by pulling it directly backward from the rear of the vehicle. Remove the wire harness.
  • Page 522 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail lights and rear side Rear turn signal lights marker lights When installing the light bulb, install by conducting with the directions reversed. Install the lamp assembly and then install the 2 screws. Align the guide ( ) and pin ) on the lamp assembly with...
  • Page 523 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Tail lights and back-up lights ■ Open the back door and remove the cover. Insert a flathead screwdriver or similar into the hole at the top of the cover and remove it as shown in the illustration. To prevent damaging the vehi- cle, wrap the flathead screw- driver with a tape.
  • Page 524 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance License plate lights ■ Remove the lens. Insert a properly sized screwdriver into the hole of the lens on the inner side and disengage the claw and pry the lens toward the outer side as shown in the illustration. To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape.
  • Page 525 The side turn signal lights, daytime running lights (LED type), high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burns out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
  • Page 526 If your vehicle needs to be towed If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.
  • Page 527 Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. From the rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. Using a flatbed truck If your Toyota is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 528 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be dam- aged. WARNING Observe the following precautions.
  • Page 529 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type ■ truck When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
  • Page 530 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you think something is wrong If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba- bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Visible symptoms ● Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
  • Page 531 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Fuel pump shut off system To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to the engine. Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
  • Page 532 → Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- (Canada) tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi- cle may be dangerous. Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system →...
  • Page 533 Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; • The front passenger occupant classification system; or • The seat belt pretensioner system → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in: •...
  • Page 534 Toyota dealer. When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system (→P. 568) → Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 535 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: →P. 577 : Vehicles with monochrome display : Vehicles with color display : If equipped : Open door warning buzzer: →P. 574 : Driver’s seat belt buzzer: Vehicles without a smart key system: The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened.
  • Page 536 If it is, tighten it securely. The light will go off after several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer) ■...
  • Page 537 ■ The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Customizable features →P. 670) However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger when seat belts are not fastened.
  • Page 538 If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on ■ Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 539 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING Maintenance of the tires ■ Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label).
  • Page 540 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly ■ (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system) Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 541 Multi-information display If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 542 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message and warning buzzer list Warning message Details/Actions Color display only Indicates that: • There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; • The pre-collision braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds. →...
  • Page 543 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message Details/Actions Monochrome display Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated from the lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure Alert] system is operating) The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi- Color display ated from flashes.
  • Page 544 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message Details/Actions Monochrome display Indicates that the hood is not fully closed If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/ flashes and a buzzer sounds to indi- cate that the hood is not yet fully closed. Color display →...
  • Page 545 → Close the glass hatch. (If equipped) Monochrome display Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist-sensor Color display The assist-sensors flash. A buzzer also sounds. → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. (If equipped) HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 546 Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system A buzzer also sounds. → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged A buzzer also sounds.
  • Page 547 Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging Color display only system. → Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. Color display only Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice A buzzer also sounds.
  • Page 548 A buzzer also sounds. (If equipped) → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar- ture Alert) system A buzzer also sounds.
  • Page 549 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message Details/Actions Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system A buzzer also sounds. → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. (AWD models) Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system cannot be used because the vehicle...
  • Page 550 (AWD models) Monochrome display Indicates a malfunction in the brake override sys- A buzzer also sounds. Color display → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam system A buzzer also sounds.
  • Page 551 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message Details/Actions Monochrome display Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal Color display are being depressed simultaneously → Release the accelerator or brake pedal. (Flashes) Indicates that the washer fluid level is low →...
  • Page 552 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Warning message Details/Actions Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is pressed while the headlights are in low beam. → Turn the high beam on and press the Auto- matic High Beam switch again. (If equipped) Color display only Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability...
  • Page 553 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Messages displays ■ The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display. Warning message in dynamic radar cruise control mode (if equipped) ■...
  • Page 554 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a smart key system) After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning message and light go off. Interior Exterior Warning message Details/Actions buzzer buzzer...
  • Page 555 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Interior Exterior Warning message Details/Actions buzzer buzzer The driver’s door was opened and closed while the electronic key was not in the vehicle, the shift lever was in P and the engine switch was not turned off.
  • Page 556 → Press the engine switch Once while depressing the brake pedal moving (Flashes) steering wheel left and right. Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system ⎯ Once → Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. (Flashes) HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 557 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Interior Exterior Warning message Details/Actions buzzer buzzer • When doors were unlocked with the mechanical key and then the engine switch was pressed, the elec- tronic could detected in the vehicle. • The electronic key could not ⎯...
  • Page 558 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Interior Exterior Warning message Details/Actions buzzer buzzer The engine switch has been turned off with the shift lever in ⎯ Once a position other than P. → Shift the shift lever to P. (Flashes) After the engine switch has been turned off with the shift...
  • Page 559 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you have a flat tire Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided. For details about tires: →P. 515 WARNING If you have a flat tire ■ Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
  • Page 560 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Location of the spare tire, jack and tools Spare tire Jack Jack handles Adapter socket Wheel nut wrench HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 561 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING Using the tire jack ■ Observe the following precautions. Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or ●...
  • Page 562 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Taking out the jack Pull the strap upwards to open the center deck board. To secure the center deck board, remove the hook on the backside of the center deck board and attach the hook to the head restraint on the third seats as shown.
  • Page 563 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Taking out the spare tire Pull the strap upwards to open the center deck board. To secure the center deck board, remove the hook on the backside of the center deck board and attach the hook to the head restraint on the third seats as shown.
  • Page 564 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Attach the adapter socket to the spare tire clamp bolt. Assembling the jack handle. Remove the jack handle and assemble it by following these steps. Loosen the screw. Assemble the jack handle and tighten the screw. Check that the screw is firmly tightened.
  • Page 565 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Pull out the spare tire and stand With a compact spare tire it against the bumper. With a full-size spare tire HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 566 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Vehicles with a compact spare tire Fully depress the secondary latch (A) and remove the hold- ing bracket (B) from the hoist assembly (C). Tilt the bracket (B) and pass it through the wheel opening. Then remove the hoist assem- bly (C).
  • Page 567 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Vehicles with a full-size spare tire Remove the inside spare tire cover. Fully depress the secondary latch (A) and remove the hold- ing bracket (B) from the hoist assembly (C). Tilt the holding bracket (B) so that it can easily be passed through the wheel opening.
  • Page 568 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Remove the outside spare tire cover. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 569 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Replacing a flat tire Chock the tires. Flat tire Wheel chock positions Left-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire Front Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire Left-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire Rear Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tire...
  • Page 570 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground. Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire. When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
  • Page 571 Then turn it counterclockwise at least 2 turns to lower the spare tire. If the spare tire still cannot be lowered, the wire cable may be severed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 572 • If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. • When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered ends facing inward.
  • Page 573 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Installing the spare tire Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face. If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to come off.
  • Page 574 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Lower the vehicle. Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration. Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 575 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a compact spare tire) Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse side. Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament. Stand the tire against the bumper with the inner surface facing toward you.
  • Page 576 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Lay the tire on the ground with the outer surface (valve stem) facing up. Before raising the tire, make sure that the hoist assembly is Valve stem perpendicular to the wheel opening. (Try to place the tire directly beneath the vehicle, near where the wire cable is hanging from.)
  • Page 577 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a full-size spare tire) Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse side. Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament. Stand the tire against the bumper with the inner surface facing toward you and install the outside spare tire cover.
  • Page 578 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Lay the tire on the ground with the outer surface (valve stem) facing up. When stowing the tire, make sure that the hoist assembly is Valve stem placed perpendicular to the wheel opening. Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the spare tire clamp bolt by turning it clockwise until the tire is in the correct posi- tion and two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.
  • Page 579 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency The compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire) ■ The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ● ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency. Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
  • Page 580 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare ■ tire) Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically ● designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
  • Page 581 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a ■ compact spare tire) Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds.
  • Page 582 When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire.
  • Page 583 If the spare tire clamp bolt has been turned without a tire on the hoist assembly and the wire cable cannot be raised or lowered, contact your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 584 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce- dures are being followed (→P. 225, 228), consider each of the fol- lowing points: The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates normally.
  • Page 585 ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 621) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown. Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
  • Page 586 (a sys- tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted: Set the parking brake.
  • Page 587 Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold) (→P. 180, 183) : If equipped : This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 588 Vehicles with color display: Check that and a message are shown on the multi-information dis- play. Press the engine switch. In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 589 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Stopping the engine ■ Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine. Replacing the key battery ■ As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
  • Page 590 The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
  • Page 591 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle. Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
  • Page 592 IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle's engine. Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were connected. Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 593 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency Starting the engine when the battery is discharged ■ The engine cannot be started by push-starting. To prevent battery discharge ■ Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●...
  • Page 594 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING Avoiding battery fires or explosions ■ Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery: Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that ●...
  • Page 595 (radia- tor) for any leaks. Radiator Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the reservoir. Reservoir “FULL”...
  • Page 596 (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.) If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. If the fans are operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
  • Page 597 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency NOTICE When adding engine coolant ■ Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine. To prevent damage to the cooling system ■...
  • Page 598 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow: Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
  • Page 599 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency WARNING When attempting to free a stuck vehicle ■ If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
  • Page 600 7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: ● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
  • Page 601 Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if ■ equipped) If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal- function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer. HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 602 7-1. Maintenance and care NOTICE To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo- ■ nents (aluminum wheels etc.) Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases: ● • After driving near the sea coast • After driving on salted roads •...
  • Page 603 7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition: Protecting the vehicle interior Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
  • Page 604 7-1. Maintenance and care Caring for leather areas ■ Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior. Shampooing the carpets ■ There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
  • Page 605 7-1. Maintenance and care NOTICE Cleaning detergents ■ Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi- ● cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces: • Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach •...
  • Page 606 Toyota recommends the following main- tenance: General maintenance General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer. Scheduled maintenance Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 607 Repair and replacement ■ It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war- ranty coverage.
  • Page 608 7-2. Maintenance WARNING If your vehicle is not properly maintained ■ Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible death or serious injury. Handling of the battery ■ Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile ●...
  • Page 609 “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched- uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice. Engine compartment...
  • Page 610 7-2. Maintenance Vehicle interior Items Check points • The accelerator pedal should move smoothly Accelerator pedal (without uneven pedal effort or catching). Automatic transmission • When parked on a slope and the shift lever is “Park” mechanism in P, is the vehicle securely stopped? •...
  • Page 611 7-2. Maintenance Items Check points • Do the head restraints move smoothly and Head restraints lock securely? • Do the indicators and buzzers function prop- Indicators/buzzers erly? Lights • Do all the lights come on? • Does the parking brake move smoothly? Parking brake •...
  • Page 612 7-2. Maintenance Vehicle exterior Items Check points Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly? • Does the engine hood lock system work prop- Engine hood erly? • There should not be any signs of fluid leakage Fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked. •...
  • Page 613 The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations: ●...
  • Page 614 8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc. Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once again.
  • Page 615 8-1. Essential information If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow- ing procedure: Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
  • Page 616 8-1. Essential information WARNING If the engine has to be turned off while driving ■ Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the ● brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
  • Page 617 9-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) Dimensions and weights Overall length 191.1 in. (4855 mm) Overall width 75.8 in. (1925 mm) Without roof antenna 68.1 in. (1730 mm) Overall height With roof antenna 70.1 in. (1780 mm) Wheelbase 109.8 in.
  • Page 618 The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.
  • Page 619 9-1. Specifications Engine number ■ The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine engine HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 620 9-1. Specifications Engine Model 1AR-FE 2GR-FE 4-cylinder in line, 6-cylinder V type, Type 4-cycle, gasoline 4-cycle, gasoline 3.54 × 4.13 in. 3.70 × 3.27 in. Bore and stroke (90.0 × 105.0 mm) (94.0 × 83.0 mm) 163.1 cu. in. 210.9 cu. in. Displacement (2672 cm (3456 cm...
  • Page 621 Engine oil selection ■ “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil...
  • Page 622 9-1. Specifications Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather. •...
  • Page 623 3.5 L V6 (2GR- FE) engine With towing package 11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.8 Imp. qt.) Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol- based non-silicate, non-amine, non- Coolant type nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol- Do not use plain water alone.
  • Page 624 NOTICE Automatic transmission fluid type ■ Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis- sion of your vehicle.
  • Page 625 Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT Oil type and viscosity 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
  • Page 626 9-1. Specifications Brakes Pedal clearance 3.4 in. (85 mm) Min. 0.04 ⎯ 0.08 in. (1 ⎯ 2 mm) Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) Parking brake lining 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) wear limit Parking brake pedal 8 ⎯...
  • Page 627 9-1. Specifications Tires and wheels Type A Tire size 245/60R18 105T, T165/90D18 107M (spare) Front Tire inflation pres- 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm or bar) sure Rear (Recommended 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm or bar) cold tire inflation Spare pressure) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm...
  • Page 628 9-1. Specifications Type D Tire size 245/60R18 105T Front Tire inflation pres- 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm or bar) sure Rear (Recommended 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm or bar) cold tire inflation Spare pressure) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm or bar) 18 ×...
  • Page 629 9-1. Specifications When towing a trailer (245/55R19 103T tires) ■ On rear tires, add 1 psi (10.0 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm or bar) to the recom- mended tire inflation pressure and drive at speeds below 65 mph (104 km/h). HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 630 9-1. Specifications Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. Type Headlights High beam 9005 ⎯ Low beam Parking and front turn signal 7444NA 28/8 lights ⎯ Front side marker lights ⎯ Front fog lights* Exterior ⎯ Rear turn signal lights ⎯ Back-up lights Stop/tail and rear side marker ⎯...
  • Page 631 In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso- line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer. Gasoline quality standards ■...
  • Page 632 9-1. Specifications Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ■ Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to ● avoid the build-up of engine deposits. All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to ●...
  • Page 633 ■ Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
  • Page 634 9-1. Specifications Tire information Typical tire symbols Full-size tire Compact spare tire HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 635 9-1. Specifications Tire size (→P. 652) DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 651) Location of treadwear indicators (→P. 515) Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL”...
  • Page 636 9-1. Specifications Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT symbol Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year : The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • Page 637 9-1. Specifications Tire size Typical tire size information ■ The illustration indicates typical tire size. Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
  • Page 638 9-1. Specifications Tire section names Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 639 U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. DOT quality grades ■...
  • Page 640 9-1. Specifications Temperature A, B, C ■ The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi- pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
  • Page 641 9-1. Specifications Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning Tire pressure when the vehicle has been Cold tire inflation pres- parked for three hours or more, or has not sure been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition The maximum cold inflated pressure to which Maximum...
  • Page 642 9-1. Specifications Tire related term Meaning The combined weight of installed regular pro- duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they Production options replace, not previously considered in curb weight weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube...
  • Page 643 9-1. Specifications Tire related term Meaning A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate Bias ply tire angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall Carcass rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or...
  • Page 644 9-1. Specifications Tire related term Meaning A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri- Light truck (LT) tire marily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry Load rating for a given inflation pressure The load rating for a tire at the maximum per- Maximum load rating...
  • Page 645 9-1. Specifications Tire related term Meaning The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele- Section width vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec- tive bands That portion of a tire between the tread and Sidewall bead The parting of the rubber compound from the...
  • Page 646 9-1. Specifications Designated seating Occupant distribution Vehicle normal load, capacity, Number of in a normally loaded Number of occupants occupants vehicle 2 through 4 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second 5 through 10 seat 2 in front, 1 in second 11 through 15 seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat...
  • Page 647 Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. The settings of these features can be changed by the meter control switches, on the audio sys- tem screen or at your Toyota dealer. Customizing vehicle features (audio system screen) Audio system with “CAR” button ■...
  • Page 648 Customizable features Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func- tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details. Settings that can be changed on the audio system screen Settings that can be changed by the meter control switches Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer Definition of symbols: O = Available, —...
  • Page 649 9-2. Customization Customized set- Function Default setting ting Drive informa- Desired status switch settings — O — tion 1 screen Current fuel con- — O — sumption Drive information 1 Average fuel economy (after — O — reset) Distance (driving —...
  • Page 650 9-2. Customization Door lock (→P. 121, 129, 618) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Driver’s door unlocked in one All doors Unlocking using a key step, all doors unlocked in one — — O unlocked in two step steps Shifting the shift Vehicle speed is Automatic door lock...
  • Page 651 9-2. Customization Smart key system (→P. 121, 129, 147) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Smart key system — — O Number of consecutive As many as 2 times — — O door lock operations desired : If equipped Wireless remote control (→P.
  • Page 652 9-2. Customization Driving position memory (→P. 164) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Selecting the door link- ing driving position mem- Driver’s door All doors — — O ory with door unlock operation : If equipped Power windows and moon roof (→P.
  • Page 653 9-2. Customization Moon roof (→P. 182) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Linked operation of com- ponents when mechani- Slide only Tilt only — — O cal key is used (open only) Linked operation of com- ponents when wireless Slide only Tilt only —...
  • Page 654 9-2. Customization Automatic light control system (→P. 241) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Light sensor sensitivity Standard -2 to 2 O — O Time elapsed before headlights automatically 30 seconds 60 seconds O — O turn off after doors are closed 90 seconds Lights (→P.
  • Page 655 9-2. Customization Illumination (→P. 444) ■ Customized set- Function Default setting ting Time elapsed before the 15 seconds 7.5 seconds O — O interior lights turn off 30 seconds Operation after engine switch is turned — — O Operation when —...
  • Page 656 9-2. Customization Vehicle customization ■ When the smart key system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be cus- ● tomized. When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer acti- ● vated automatic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in accordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational signal (Emer- gency flashers) function settings.
  • Page 657 9-2. Customization Items to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system opera- tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main- tenance being performed on the vehicle: Item When to initialize Reference • After reconnecting or chang- Power back door ing the battery P.
  • Page 658 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800- 331-4331). If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 659 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English. Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité...
  • Page 660 Guide de confort de ceinture de sécurité (siège central de la troi- sième rangée) Si la sangle diagonale est proche du cou d’une personne, utilisez le guide de confort de la ceinture de sécurité. Sortez le guide de confort de sa poche.
  • Page 661 Entretien et soin Ceintures de sécurité ■ Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humectée d’eau savon- neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas effilochées, entaillées ou exagérément usées. AVERTISSEMENT Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité ■...
  • Page 662 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual. See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc- tions in English. ◆...
  • Page 663 ◆ Coussins gonflables latéraux et rideau SRS Coussins gonflables latéraux SRS Peuvent aider à protéger le torse des passagers avant Coussins gonflables rideau SRS ● Participent principalement à la protection de la tête des occu- pants assis aux places extérieures ●...
  • Page 664 Coussin gonflable passager Capteurs d’impact latéral avant (arrière) Coussins gonflables rideau Contacteur de boucle de cein- ture de sécurité du siège pas- Capteurs d’impact latéral (por- sager avant tes avant) Capteur de position du siège Témoins indicateurs “AIR conducteur BAG ON” et “AIR BAG OFF” Contacteur de boucle de cein- Prétensionneurs de ceintures ture de sécurité...
  • Page 665 AVERTISSEMENT Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS ■ Respectez les précautions suivantes concernant les coussins gonflables SRS. Autrement, des blessures graves, voire mortelles, pourraient s’ensuivre. Le conducteur et tous les passagers du véhicule doivent porter correcte- ● ment leur ceinture de sécurité. Les coussins gonflables SRS sont des dispositifs supplémentaires à...
  • Page 666 Installez dans un siège de sécurité enfant les nourris- sons et les enfants trop petits pour pouvoir utiliser la ceinture de sécurité. Toyota recommande vivement que les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants soient installés sur les sièges arrière du véhicule et convenablement atta- chés.
  • Page 667 AVERTISSEMENT Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS ■ Ne vous asseyez pas sur le bord du ● siège et ne vous appuyez pas contre le tableau de bord. Ne laissez pas un enfant rester debout ● devant le coussin gonflable SRS passa- ger avant ou bien s’asseoir sur les genoux du passager avant.
  • Page 668 AVERTISSEMENT Précautions concernant les coussins gonflables SRS ■ Ne fixez rien et ne posez rien sur la ● planche de bord, la garniture du volant et la partie inférieure du tableau de bord. Au déploiement des coussins gonfla- bles SRS conducteur, passager avant et de genoux du conducteur, ces objets risquent de se transformer en projecti- les.
  • Page 669 Si les parties renfermant les coussins gonflables SRS, telles que la garni- ● ture du volant et les garnitures de montants avant et arrière, sont abîmées ou craquelées, faites-les remplacer par votre concessionnaire Toyota. Ne disposez rien sur le siège du passager avant, comme par exemple un ●...
  • Page 670 Modification et mise au rebut des éléments du système de coussins ■ gonflables SRS Consultez votre concessionnaire Toyota avant de mettre votre véhicule au rebut ou de procéder à l'une des modifications suivantes. Les coussins gon- flables SRS peuvent être défaillants ou se déployer (se gonfler) accidentel- lement, provoquant la mort ou de graves blessures.
  • Page 671 You lose your keys ● If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (→P. 117) ● If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
  • Page 672 What to do if... (Troubleshooting) If you think something is wrong The engine does not start (vehicles without a smart key system) ● Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 225) ● Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 225) ● Is the battery discharged? (→P.
  • Page 673 What to do if... (Troubleshooting) The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal ● Vehicles without a smart key system: Is the engine switch in the “ON” position? If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in the “ON”...
  • Page 674 What to do if... (Troubleshooting) The engine switch is turned off automatically (vehicles with a smart key system) ● The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES- SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time.
  • Page 675 What to do if... (Troubleshooting) A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle (vehicles with a smart key system) ● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof open? Check the message on the multi-information display. (→P. 572) A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is displayed ●...
  • Page 676 What to do if... (Troubleshooting) When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire ● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire. (→P. 590) The vehicle becomes stuck ● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
  • Page 677 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.) (Reference) Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 257, 635 Cold tire inflation P. 642 pressure Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill — P. 636 reference) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent Engine oil type P. 636 HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
  • Page 678 Alphabetical index Alphabetical index Airbags ........40 Airbag operating conditions ..48 Airbag precautions for Air conditioning filter ..... 530 your child......43 Front automatic air Airbag warning light ....564 conditioning system.... 428 Correct driving posture ... 28 Front manual air conditioning Curtain shield airbag system ........
  • Page 679 Alphabetical index Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........298 Back door ........ 129 Function ........ 298 Back-up lights Warning light......564 Replacing light bulb ....539 Armrest........463 Wattage ........ 645 Assist grips ......464 Battery ........511 Audio input....... 342 Battery checking ....
  • Page 680 Alphabetical index Child safety ........ 60 Airbag precautions....43 Care........484, 487 Back door precautions..135 Aluminum wheels....485 Battery precautions..512, 625 Exterior ......... 484 Child restraint system ..... 61 Interior........487 Glass hatch precautions ..144 Seat belts......488 How your child should wear Cargo hooks......
  • Page 681 Alphabetical index Child-protectors....... 126 Cleaning ......484, 487 DAC (Downhill Assist Aluminum wheels....485 Control system)....304 Exterior ......... 484 Daytime running light Interior........487 system........242 Seat belts......488 Deck board....... 454 Clock......... 457 Defogger Coat hooks ....... 464 Outside rear view Compass ........
  • Page 682 Alphabetical index Doors Automatic door locking Eco Driving Indicator ....107 and unlocking system..126 EDR (Event data recorder)..10 Back door......129 Electric Power Steering Door lock....... 121 (EPS) ........299 Door windows ....... 178 Function........ 299 Open door warning buzzer ... 124 Warning light......
  • Page 683 Alphabetical index Engine........635 “ACC” position ...... 225 Flat tire ........590 Accessory mode ....229 Floor mats ........26 Compartment ......503 Fluid Engine switch....225, 228 Automatic transaxle ....639 Hood ........500 Brake ........641 How to start the Washer .........
  • Page 684 Alphabetical index Front side marker lights..241 Light switch ......241 Hands-free system Replacing light bulbs..... 539 (for cellular phone) ..... 371 Wattage ........ 645 Head restraints ......168 Front turn signal lights ... 239 Headlights ........ 241 Replacing light bulbs..... 539 Automatic High Beam Turn signal lever ....
  • Page 685 Alphabetical index I/M test ........497 Keyless entry Identification ......633 Smart key system ....121 Engine........634 Wireless remote Vehicle ........633 control ......122, 130 Ignition switch Keys.......... 114 (engine switch) ....225, 228 Battery-saving function ..149 Illuminated entry system ..
  • Page 686 Alphabetical index Lane Departure Alert (LDA) ..280 Maintenance Language Do-it-yourself maintenance... 498 (multi-information General maintenance ... 493 display)......99, 104 Maintenance data ....632 LATCH anchors ......67 Maintenance LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ..280 requirements ...... 490 Lever Malfunction indicator lamp..
  • Page 687 Alphabetical index MP3 disc ........356 Multi-information display Odometer ........94 (with color display) ....101 Off-road precautions....327 Audio system-linked....101 Drive information....103 Differential oil......640 Dynamic radar cruise Engine oil......636 control......... 266 Opener LDA (Lane Departure Back door ......
  • Page 688 Alphabetical index Panoramic moon roof ..... 186 Radar cruise control (dynamic Jam protection function..188 radar cruise control) ..... 266 Operation ......186 Radiator........509 Parking assist sensors Radio ........354 (intuitive parking Rear automatic air assist) conditioning system ..... 438 Parking brake......
  • Page 689 Alphabetical index Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..174 Safety Connect ......473 Outside rear view mirrors..176 Seat belt reminder light ..565 Rear view monitor system ..288 Seat belts ........30 Rear window Adjusting the seat belt .... 33 defogger......
  • Page 690 Alphabetical index Seat heaters ......442 Shift lever ......... 234 Seat position memory ..... 164 Automatic transmission ..234 Seat ventilators......442 If the shift lever cannot Seating capacity ...... 206 be shifted from P ....617 Seats ......... 155, 157 S mode .........
  • Page 691 Alphabetical index Snow tires ........ 326 Switches Spare tire ........590 All-wheel drive lock Inflation pressure ....642 switch ......... 297 Storage location....591 Audio remote control Spark plug ........ 638 switches ......341 Specifications ......632 Automatic High Beam Speech command system ..
  • Page 692 Alphabetical index Meter control switches ..102 Moon roof switches....182 Tachometer ........ 94 Outside rear view mirror Tail lights........241 switches......176 Light switch......241 Panoramic moon roof Replacing light bulbs .... 539 switches......186 Wattage ........ 645 PCS OFF switch ....307 Talk switch .......
  • Page 693 Alphabetical index Tires .......... 515 Chains........325 USB port........342 Checking....... 515 If you have a flat tire ..... 590 Inflation pressure ....642 Valet key........114 Information......649 Vanity lights ......455 Replacing......590 Wattage ........ 645 Rotating tires......515 Vanity mirrors ......
  • Page 694 Alphabetical index Warning messages....572 Washer ......253, 255 Warning buzzers Checking....... 514 Brake system ......563 Preparing and checking Downshifting ......237 before winter ...... 323 Electric power steering Switch ......253, 255 system ........ 564 Washing and waxing....484 Key reminder ......
  • Page 695 Alphabetical index HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)

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