set clock TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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842-1. Instrument cluster
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may differ from the actual vehicle.
1
Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day 
mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is 
changed between day mode and 
night mode.
●Day mode: When the surrounding 
area is bright
●Night mode: When the surround-
ing area is dark
The clocks can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
The multi-information display 
presents the driver with a variety 
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice 
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its 
content.
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display 
(  P. 8 5 )
Driving support system 
information display 
(  P. 8 7 )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P. 8 8 )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P. 8 8 )
Settings display ( P.89)
Warning message display 
(  P. 9 2 ) 
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3365-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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5-2.Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
Fan speed control switch
On/off switch
Windshield defogger switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Temperature control switch
“MAX A/C” switch
“REAR” switch
Press the switch to turn the rear air conditioning system on/off. (P.354)
When the rear air conditioning  system is on, the indicator illuminates on the 
“REAR” switch.
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
■Adjusting the temperature 
setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol switch clockwise (warm) or 
counterclockwise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the  system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn the 
fan speed control switch clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Front manual air c onditioning system*
Air conditioning controls 
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3425-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
■Adjusting the temperature 
setting
Turn driver’s side temperature 
control switch clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the switch counterclockwise 
to decreases the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately 
when:
 “SYNC” control knob is 
moved upward or downward. 
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)
 The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is 
turned. (The “PASS” display 
disappears)
 The rear seat temperature 
contorl knob is moved upward 
or downward. (The “REAR” 
display disappears)
To the air conditioning system 
switches between  individual and 
simultaneous modes move “SYNC” 
control knob upward or downward.
■Setting the fan speed
To set the fan speed, move the 
fan speed control knob upward 
or downward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed Downward: Decreases the fan 
speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns 
off the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode, 
move the airflow mode control 
knob upward or downward.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.
The mode switches  between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is  
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557Alphabetical Index
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L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)Operation ............................. 246
Warning messages............... 256
Language (multi-information dis- play) ................................... 89, 98
LATCH anchors ........................ 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 410
Hood lock release lever........ 410
Shift lever ............................. 206
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ................... 222, 225
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 216
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 441
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 219
Fog light switch .................... 222
Front interior lights ............... 364
Front personal lights............. 364
Headlight switch ................... 216
Interior lights......................... 363
Interior lights list ................... 363
Rear interior lights ................ 364
Rear personal lights ............. 364
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Vanity lights .......................... 385
Welcome light illumination con- trol ...................................... 217
Lock steering column ............ 202
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation ............................. 246
Warning messages............... 256
Luggage cover........ ................ 371
M
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..408
General maintenance ...........404
Maintenance data .................500
Maintenance requirements ...402
Malfunction indicator lamp ....459
Manual air conditioning system ...............................................336
Menu icons ..........................84, 93
Meter Clock ................................81, 84
Indicators ................................78
Instrument panel light control .83
Meter control switches......85, 94
Meters ....................................81
Multi-information  display...84, 93
Settings ............................89, 98
Warning lights .......................458
Warning message.................468
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........155
Inside rear view mirror ..........154
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ....................337, 343, 347
Outside rear view mirrors .....165
Vanity mirrors........................385
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof oper-ation....................................170
Jam protection function ........170
Operation..............................170
Mud & Sand mode ..................315
Multi-information  display ...84, 93
Audio system-linked display .88,  97
AWD Control.....................88, 97
Driving informati on display85, 94
Driving support system ...........98
Driving support system informa- tion display .....................87, 97