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  • Page 1 HIGHLANDER 2 0 1 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Seat heaters/ventilators Seats-Head restraints Seats-Stowing & returning third row seats Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
  • Page 4 OVERVIEW Manual air conditioning Instrument panel Steering wheel controls (if equipped) Type A Type B Telephone controls Audio remote control switches Voice command button Multi-Information Display (MID) control switches Change displayed drive information “DISP” switch Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-vehicle distance button Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) or Cruise control switch...
  • Page 5 Automatic air conditioning Lower center console switches Type A Type B Seat heater/ventilator switches Power Liftgate (back door) main switch (inside glove box) “ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key) Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Fuel tank door opener Hood lock release lever Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch...

  • Page 6: Instrument Cluster

    Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Trip meter reset knob Service indicators and reminders Outside temperature If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

  • Page 7: Indicator Symbols

    Indicator symbols For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2016 Owner’s Manual. Vehicle Stability Control Brake system warning OFF indicator Charging system warning All-wheel drive lock indicator Low engine oil pressure warning Downhill Assist Control indicator Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside Malfunction/Check Engine indicator rear view indicator...
  • Page 8 OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Push Unlocking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.
  • Page 9 Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function will be displayed on the multi-information display. If Push it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started. Depress brake pedal NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P. Power (without starting engine) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”...

  • Page 10: Fuel Tank Door Release And Cap

    OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Store Turn to open NOTE: Tighten until one click is When the fuel door heard. If the cap is not tightened cannot be opened by pressing the inside enough, Check Engine “ ” switch.

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    Engine maintenance Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil level dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.” Light control-Instrument cluster The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright...

  • Page 12: Automatic Transmission

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic transmission Park* Reverse Neutral Drive “S” mode * The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. “S” (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. : Upshift (push and release) : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.

  • Page 13: Auto Lock/Unlock 1

    Auto lock/unlock Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park. Vehicles without Smart Key system -Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON”...

  • Page 14: Moon Roof (

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Moon roof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Push once to open partway; again to open completely. Tilt Close Recommended open position to minimize wind noise. Panoramic moon roof (if equipped) Shade operation Tilting operation To stop operation partway, quickly slide and release the switch again.
  • Page 15 Door-Power Liftgate (back door) (if equipped) Instrument panel Open and close Push Push and hold Open: Push and hold Close: Push and hold again Open only Remote Remote control control (without (with Smartkey) Smartkey) NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

  • Page 16: Seat Adjustments-Front

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat and Driving position memory (if equipped) Seat position adjustment Lumbar support adjustment Seat cushion length adjustment...

  • Page 17: Seat Adjustments-Rear

    Seat adjustments-Rear Second row type 1 Second row type 2 Third row seat Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seatback angle adjustment straps Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seats -Stowing & returning third row seats Pull (1) Pull (2) Raise Seats-Head restraints Front...

  • Page 18: Power Outlets-12V Dc & 120V Ac

    Windshield wipers & washers Front-Intermittent Adjust frequency Mist Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Interval wipe Rotate to increase/decrease Slow wipe frequency. Fast Pull to wash and wipe Front-Auto (Rain-sensing) Temporary Adjust sensitivity operation Rain-sensing windshield wipers Rotate to increase/ decrease sensor sensitivity. Rain sensing (AUTO) (if equipped)

  • Page 19: Lights & Turn Signals

    Lights & turn signals Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. Headlights With DRL OFF switch Low beam High beam flasher Headlights Parking lights Auto High beam DRL OFF -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

  • Page 20: Automatic High Beam (Ahb)

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic High Beams (AHB) (if equipped) Activating the Automatic High Beam System Conditions where Automatic High Beams will turn ON/OFF automatically When all of these conditions are met, high beams will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second): If any of these conditions occur, high beams will be automatically turned off:...
  • Page 21 Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)(if equipped) Vehicle will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected distance from Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button Display Set speed Indicators Cruise control switch Turning system ON/OFF Note: more, the system switches to Adjusting set speed Increase Resume speed...
  • Page 22 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Adjusting distance To change the vehicle-to- vehicle distance Preceding Push the “ ” button vehicle mark to cycle through the settings, which will change progressively. LONG (default setting) MIDDLE SHORT. This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 400ft (120m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following distance and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle ahead.

  • Page 23: Cruise Control

    (3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant speed cruising. Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
  • Page 24 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lane Departure Alert (LDA) (if equipped) The Lane Departure Alert system recognizes visible white or yellow lane markers via a camera sensor. The system alerts the driver with a warning buzzer sound and message in the Multi-Information Display (MID) when it detects the vehicle deviating from or swaying multiple times within its lane.
  • Page 25 Monochrome Color display Lane marker detected Lane marker not detected The LDA function displays when the Multi-Information Display (MID) is switched to the driving assist system information screen. The system displays solid white lines on the LDA indicator when visible lane markers on the road are detected.

  • Page 26: Pre-Collision System (Pcs)

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Pre-Collision System (PCS) (if equipped) The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, the system warns the driver to take evasive action while the potential brake pressure is increased to help the driver avoid collision or reduce the impact to the vehicle and its occupants.

  • Page 27: Multi-Information Display (Mid) 2

    Multi-Information Display (MID) Type 1 (3.5” monochrome display) Push “DISP” to change information in the following: (1) Current fuel consumption (2) Driving range (3) Average fuel economy after refill (4) Distance driven since last reset (6) Eco driving indicator Type 2 (4.2” color display) Push “meter control switches”...

  • Page 28: Steering Wheel Switches And Telephone Controls (Bluetooth ®)

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windows-Power Window lock switch Driver side Down Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows.

  • Page 29: Driver Easy Speak

    Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Audio System Rear seat entertainment system (DVD player) Remote control AV input port Refer to Section 3-7 of the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more information. Driver Easy Speak (Limited grades) This feature utilizes the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify the driver’s voice through the rear speakers.
  • Page 30 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 - Entune™ Audio and Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App (LE)* Eject CD Turn to tune radio Push to turn stations manually or ON/OFF select tracks or files Access hands-free system Seek station/ CD track select Type 2 - Entune Premium (JBL) Audio* with Integrated Navigation and App Suite (LTD) Limited models may be equipped with the JBL upgrade in this unit.
  • Page 31 Air Conditioning/Heating Air conditioning/heating Front automatic Air Conditioning Front automatic air conditioning Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger Front windshield airflow/defogger Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. “SYNC”...
  • Page 32 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Front manual Air Conditioning Front manual air Conditioning (if equipped) Front windshield airflow/defogger Fan speed Temperature selector Rear air conditioning ON/OFF Air conditioning ON/OFF Lower airflow mode and window defogger Lower airflow mode Dual airflow mode Upper airflow mode Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF) Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped)

  • Page 33: Clock

    Seat heaters/ventilators Front seat heaters (if equipped) Type A Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat Type B Driver’s seat Front passenger’s seat Turn the seat heater on and adjust the number, the higher the number, the warmer the seat becomes. Second row seat heaters (if equipped) Hi temperature Hi temperature Low temperature...

  • Page 34: Vehicle Stability Control/Trac Off Switch

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC OFF switch VSC OFF button The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundings like mud, dirt or snow. While car is stopped, press switch to disable the TRAC system. To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press the switch for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 35: Seat Belts 1

    If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized...

  • Page 36: Doors-Child Safety Locks

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Unlock Lock Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Third row center seat belt Plate “B”...

  • Page 37: Spare Tire & Tools

    Spare tire & tools Tool location Spare tire Jack handles Wheel nut wrench Jack Adapter socket Removing the spare tire (1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt. (2) Assemble the jack handle. (3) Put the socket adapter on the spare tire clamp bolt.
  • Page 38 Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.

  • Page 39: Floor Mat Installation

    Floor mat installation There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 40 ® BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING SECTION...
  • Page 41 Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Android mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
  • Page 42 Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 On your Toyota Vehicle Select ADD, to add your Select BLUETOOTH. Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device.
  • Page 43 2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
  • Page 44 Pairing for iPhone Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
  • Page 45 Your smartphone is now Once paired, Entune will you can now select your paired with Entune. attempt to connect audio and TOYOTA VEHICLE in contacts on your phone. Bluetooth Settings. You may need to enter the provided Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
  • Page 46 2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
  • Page 47 Pairing for Windows Phone and Entune™ touch screen system Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and easy: all Windows Phone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk”...
  • Page 48 Bluetooth® on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system. STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 On your Toyota Vehicle Select ADD, to add your Select BLUETOOTH. Entune Multimedia Head Unit, phone device.
  • Page 49 2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
  • Page 50 NOTES...
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  • Page 52 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER 1-800-331-4331 Printed in U.S.A. 12/15 15-TCS-08580 00505QRG16HIG...

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