TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2022 Owners Manual
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Vehicle specifications
8-2.Customization
■Changing by using the navi-
gation/multimedia system
1 Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Setup” on the “Menu” 
screen.
3 Select “General” or “Vehicle” 
on the “Setup” screen.
Various setting can be changed. 
Refer to the list o f settings that can 
be changed for details.
■Changing by using the 
meter control switches
4.2-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select the 
desired item to be custom-
ized.
3 Press or press and hold  .
The available settings will differ 
depending on if   is pressed or 
pressed and held. Follow the 
instructions on the display.
7-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select the 
desired item to be custom-
ized.
3 Press or press and hold  .
The available settings will differ 
depending on if   is pressed or 
pressed and held. Follow the 
instructions on the display.
■When customizing using the 
navigation/multimedia system
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
apply the parking brake, and shift 
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent 
battery discharge, leave the engine 
running while customizing the fea-
tures.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features 
that can be personalized to 
suit your preferences. The 
settings of these features 
can be changed using the 
multi-information display, 
the navigation/multimedia 
system, or at your Toyota 
dealer.
Customizing vehicle fea-
tures
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be run-
ning during customization, ensure 
that the vehicle is parked in a 
place with adequate ventilation. In 
a closed area such as a garage, 
exhaust gases in cluding harmful 
carbon monoxide (CO) may col-
lect and enter the vehicle. This 
may lead to death or a serious 
health hazard. 
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact y our Toyota dealer for further 
details.
Settings that can be changed usi ng the navigation/multimedia 
system screen
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Av ailable, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.76, 81, 84, 
93)
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, 
ensure that the engine is running 
while customizing features.
Customizable Features
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe- rial)
Eco Driving Indicator 
LightOnOff—O—
Fuel economy display*3
Total average (Average fuel  consumption  [after reset])
Trip average (Aver- age fuel consump- tion [after start])
—O—Tank average 
(Average fuel con- sumption [after  refuel]) 
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Vehicle specifications
*1: For details about each function: P.91, 101
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: 4.2-inch display
*4: AWD models
*5: 7-inch display
*6: Selecting this item will  only change the gadget.
*7: Selecting this item will turn the display of the gadget off.
Audio system linked dis-
play
*3OnOff—O—
AWD system display*3, 4OnOff—O—
Drive information type*3After startAfter reset—O—
Drive information items 
(First item)
*3Distance
Average vehicle 
speed
—O—
Elapsed time
Drive information items 
(Second item)
*3Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Distance
Speedometer display*5OnOff—O—
Gadget content*5Off
Average vehicle speed
—O—Distance
Elapsed time
Fuel economy type*5Trip (after reset)Total (after start)*6
—O—
Tank (after refuel)*7
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
Rear seat reminder 
functionOnOff—O—
Suggestion functionOn
On (when the vehi- cle is stopped)
O—O
Off
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting 
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■Head-up Display*(P.103)
*: If equipped
■Door lock ( P.117, 488)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Head-up displayOnOff—O—
Gauge informationTachometer
Eco Driving Indica-
tor
—O—
No content
Route guidance to desti-
nation/street nameOnOff—O—
Driving support system 
displayOnOff—O—
CompassOnOff—O—
Audio system operation 
statusOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a 
mechanical key
Driver’s door unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in  two step
All doors unlocked  in one step——O
Automatic door locking 
function
Shift position linked door 
locking opera- tionOff
O—OSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlock-
ing function
Shift position  linked door unlocking operationOff
O—ODriver’s door linked  door unlocking  operation 
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart key system and wireless remote control (P.117, 133)
■Smart key system ( P.117, 133)
*: This setting can be changed when the smart door unlocking sett ing is set 
to driver’s door.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer vol-
ume5OffO—O1 to 7
Operation signal (emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before 
automatic door lock 
function is activated if 
door is not opened after 
being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder 
buzzer (when locking 
the vehicle)
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
Number of consecutive 
door lock operations2 timesAs many as  desired——O
Time elapsed before 
unlocking all the door 
when gripping and hold-
ing the driver’s door 
handle
*
2 seconds
Off
——O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds 
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■Wireless remote control (P.115, 117, 121)
■Power back door*1 ( P.121)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door 
unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in  two step
All doors unlocked  in one stepO—O
Theft deterrent panic 
modeOnOff——O
Locking operation when 
door openedOnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back doorOnOff—O—
Kick sensor*1OnOff—O—
Power back door open-
ing position5
1 to 4
—O—
User setting*2
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1—O—Level 2
Opening/closing of the 
back door using the 
power back door switch 
on the instrument panel
Press and holdOne short press——O
Opening/closing of the 
power back door using 
the   switch of the 
wireless remo te control
Press and hold
One short press
——OPush twice
Off 
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Vehicle specifications
*1: If equipped
*2: The open position is set by the power back door switch. ( P.90, 100)
*3: The operation buzzer that sounds when the back door begins to  operate 
cannot be turned off.
■Driving position memory* (  P.147)
*: If equipped
■Power windows and moon roof* ( P.167, 170)
*: If equipped
Operation buzzer while 
the back door is operat-
ing
*3OffOn——O
Power back door open 
operation when the back 
door opener switch is 
pressed
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting doors linked to 
the memory recall func-
tion
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked 
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control 
linked operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control 
linked operation signal 
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting 
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■Moon roof* ( P.170)
*: If equipped
■Automatic light control system ( P.216)
■Lights ( P.216)
*1: Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is u sed (open 
only)
Slide onlyTilt only——O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless 
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before 
headlights automatically 
turn off after doors are 
closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield wiper linked 
headlight illuminationOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1O—O
Welcome lightingOnOff——O
AFS (Adaptive 
Front-lighting System)
*2OnOff——O 
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Vehicle specifications
■Rear window wiper (P.225)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.235)
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (P.246)
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)* ( P.269)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Back door opening 
linked rear window wiper 
stop function
OffOn——O
Washer linked rear win-
dow wiper operationOnOff——O
Shift position linked rear 
window wiper operation 
( P.226)
Only once
Off
——OContinuous
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOff—O—
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly—O—Late
FunctionCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOn, Off—O—
Alert sensitivityHigh, Standard—O—
Vehicle sway warning 
functionOn, Off—O—
Vehicle sway warning 
sensitivityHigh, Standard, Low—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RSA (Road Sign Assist)OnOff—O—
Excess speed notifica-
tion methodDisplay onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer 
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*: If equipped
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P.257)
■Stop & Start system* ( P.272)
*: If equipped
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* ( P.278)
*: If equipped
Excess speed notifica-
tion level1 mph (2 km/h)3 mph (5 km/h)—O—5 mph (10 km/h)
Other notifications 
method (no-entry notifi-
cation)
Display only
No notification
—O—Display and buzzer
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Curve speed reduction 
function strengthHighLow—O—Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Change the Stop & Start 
system duration when 
the A/C is on
StandardExtended—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor)OnOff—O—
Outside rear view mirror 
indicator brightnessBrightDim—O—
Alert timing for pres-
ence of approaching 
vehicle (sensitivity)
Intermediate
Early
—O—
Late
Only when vehicle 
detected in blind  spot
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting