android auto TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2021 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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HIGHLANDER_HIGHLANDER HV_NAVI_(U)TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................
5
Reading this manual ........................ 7
1-1. Basic function Buttons overview ................... 12
Menu screen ......................... 15
Status icon ............................ 17
“Setup” screen ...................... 19
Information screen ................ 21
1-2. Navigation operation Operating the map screen..... 22
Guiding the route .................. 23
Registering home .................. 25
2-1. Basic information before oper- ation
Initial screen .......................... 28
Touch screen ......................... 29
Toyota multi-operation touch ............................................ 31
Home screen ......................... 33
Entering letters and num- bers/list screen operation .... 35
Screen adjustment ................ 38
Linking multi-information display  and the system.................... 39
2-2. Connectivity settings Registering/Connecting a Blue-
tooth
® device ...................... 40
Setting Bluetooth
® details ..... 45
Wi-Fi
® Hotspot ...................... 53
2-3. Apple CarPlay
®/Android 
AutoTM
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto ............................................ 592-4. Other settings
General settings .................... 67
Voice settings ........................ 72
Vehicle settings ..................... 73
3-1. Basic operation Navigation ............................. 80
Map screen operation ........... 82
Map screen information ........ 84
Traffic information ................. 90
3-2. Destination search Destination search operation............................................ 93
Starting route guidance ...... 101
3-3. Route guidance Route guidance screen ...... 105
Typical voice guidance prompts ......................................... 110
Editing route ....................... 110
3-4. Setup Navigation settings............. 114
Detailed navigation settings ......................................... 119
Traffic settings .................... 123
Use of information accumulated  by navigation system ....... 128
3-5. Tips for the navigation system GPS (Global Positioning Sys-tem) .................................. 129
Map database version and cov- ered area ......................... 131
4-1. Basic operation Quick reference.................. 134
Some basics ...................... 136
1Quick guide
2Basic function
3Navigation system
4Audio/visual system 
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4-2. Radio operation AM radio/FM radio/
SiriusXM
® Satellite 
Radio(SXM) ..................... 141
4-3. Media operation USB memory ...................... 152
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay)................ 154
Android Auto ...................... 157
Bluetooth
® audio ................ 158
4-4. Audio/visual remote controls Steering switches ............... 162
4-5. Setup Audio settings .................... 164
4-6. Tips for operating the  audio/visual system
Operating information......... 167
4-7. Rear seat entertainment sys- tem
Rear seat entertainment system features ............................ 177
Some basics ...................... 178
4-8. Rear seat entertainment sys- tem operation
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD discs ................. 186
Playing an audio CD and  MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 197
Playing an SD card ............ 198
Using the DLNA mode........ 206
Using the Miracast
® mode . 211
Using the HDMI mode ........ 213
4-9. Tips for operating rear seat  entertainment system
Operating information......... 2145-1. Voice command system oper-
ation
Voice command system ..... 246
Natural language understanding ......................................... 249
Command list ..................... 250
5-2. Mobile Assistant operation Mobile Assistant ................. 255
6-1. Information display Receiving weather information......................................... 258
Data services settings ........ 260
7-1. Rear view monitor system Rear view monitor system.. 264
Rear view monitor system pre- cautions ........................... 266
Things you should know .... 272
7-2. Toyota parking assist monitor Toyota parking assist monitor......................................... 274
Estimated course line display  mode ................................ 277
Parking assist guide line display  mode ................................ 279
Distance guide line display  mode ................................ 280
Toyota parking assist monitor  precautions ...................... 280
Things you should know .... 287
7-3. Panoramic view monitor Panoramic view monitor..... 289
5Voice command system
6Information
7Peripheral monitoring 
system 
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been downloaded to a connected smartphone, the application will 
be displayed and can be used.
*4
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, 
press to display the Maps app screen.
*1, 2
Press to display the audio/visual system screen. ( P.134, 136)
Press to display the “Menu” screen. ( P. 1 5 )
Press to display the home screen. ( P. 3 3 )
*1: For details about Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: P. 5 9
*2: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
*3: When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this 
function will be unavailable.
*4: For details about a turn-by-turn navigation application, refer  to 
https://www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia
 in the United States, 
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
 in Canada, and 
http://www.toyotapr.com/audio-multimedia
 in Puerto Rico.
12.3-inch display model
By touching the screen with y our finger, you can control the 
selected functions. ( P.29, 30, 31)
Press to turn the audio/visual system on and off, and turn it t o 
adjust the volume. Press and hold to restart the system. ( P.28,  
136)
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Press the “MENU” button to display the “Menu” screen.
Audio/Audio Plus
Displays the clock. Select to display the clock settings screen. 
( P. 6 9 )
Select to display the audio control screen. ( P.134)
Select to display the hands-free operation screen. ( P.334)
When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, select to dis-
play the Phone app screen.
*1 (  P.59)
Select to display the Toyota apps screen.
*1, 2 (  P.378)
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established 
and this button displays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android Auto”, select  to 
display the home screen of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
*1 
( P. 5 9 )
Vehicles without DCM: Select to  display the energy monitor
*3 or 
fuel consumption screen.
*4
Vehicles with DCM: Select to display the information screen. 
( P. 2 1 )
Select to display the “Setup” screen. ( P.19)
Select to adjust the contrast, brightness, etc. of the display.  
( P. 3 8 )
*1: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
*2: When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this 
function will be unavailable.
*3: Vehicles with hybrid system
Menu screen
Menu screen operation
A
B
C
D
E
F
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*4: Refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Premium Audio/12.3-inch display modelDisplays the clock. Select to display the clock settings screen. 
( P. 6 9 )
Select to display the destination screen. ( P.93)
Select to display the audio control screen. ( P.134)
Select to display the hands-free operation screen. ( P.334)
When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, select to dis-
play the Phone app screen.
*1 (  P.59)
Select to display the Toyota apps screen.
*1, 2 (  P.378)
When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established 
and this button displays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android Auto”, select  to 
display the home screen of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
*1 
( P. 5 9 )
Select to display the information screen. ( P.21)
Select to display the “Setup” screen. ( P.19)
Select to adjust the contrast, brightness, etc. of the display.  
( P. 3 8 )
*1: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
*2: When an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection is established, this 
function will be unavailable.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Basic function
.2-1. Basic information before operation
Initial screen ................... 28
Touch screen.................. 29
Toyota multi-operation touch ..................................... 31
Home screen.................. 33
Entering letters and num- bers/list screen operation..................................... 35
Screen adjustment ......... 38
Linking multi-information  display and the system
..................................... 39
2-2. Connectivity settings Registering/Connecting a Bluetooth
® device ........ 40
Setting Bluetooth
® details
..................................... 45
Wi-Fi
® Hotspot ............... 53
2-3. Apple CarPlay/Android  Auto
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto ..................................... 59
2-4. Other settings General settings ............. 67
Voice settings ................. 72
Vehicle settings .............. 73 
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2-2.Connectivity settings
■Registering from the sys-
tem
1 Turn the Bluetooth
® connec-
tion setting of your cellular 
phone on.
 This function is not available 
when Bluetooth
® connection 
setting of your cellular phone 
is set to off.
2 Press the “MENU” button.
8-inch display model
12.3-inch display model
3 Select “Phone”.
 Operations up to this point 
can also be performed by 
pressing “PHONE” button on 
the instrument panel.
*
Registering/Connect-
ing a Bluetooth® 
device
To use the hands-free sys-
tem, it is necessary to regis-
ter a Bluetooth
® phone with 
the system.
Once the phone has been 
registered, it is possible to 
use the hands-free system.
This operation cannot be 
performed while driving.
When an Apple CarPlay 
connection is established, 
Bluetooth
® functions of the 
system will become unavail-
able and any connected 
Bluetooth
® devices will be 
disconnected.
*
When connecting to 
Android Auto, a Bluetooth
® 
connection will be made 
automatically.
*
When an Android Auto con-
nection is established, 
some Bluetooth
® functions 
other than hands-free sys-
tem cannot be used.
*
*: This function is not available in  some countries or areas.
Registering a Bluetooth® 
phone for the first time 
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1Press the “MENU” button.
8-inch display model
12.3-inch display model 2
Select “Setup”.
3 Select “Bluetooth”.
4 Select the desired item to be 
set.
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device and editing the Blue-
tooth
® device information 
( P.46, 49)
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device ( P. 4 8 )
Deleting a Bluetooth
® device 
( P.48)
Setting the Bluetooth
® sys-
tem ( P. 5 0 )
Setting Bluetooth® 
details
When an Apple CarPlay 
connection is established, 
this function will be unavail-
able.
*
When an Android Auto con-
nection is established, 
some functions will be 
unavailable.
*
*: This function is not available in 
some countries or areas.
Displaying the Blue-
tooth® setup screen
Bluetooth® setup screen
A
B
C
D 
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2-3.Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.1 Enable Siri on the device to 
be connected.
2 Connect the device to the 
USB port. ( P.137)
3 Select “Always Enable” or 
“Enable Once”.
 If “Do Not Enable” is selected, 
an Apple CarPlay connection 
will not be established. In this 
case, the device can be oper-
ated as a normal Apple 
device, such as an iPod.
Apple CarPlay will remain off 
until “Apple CarPlay” of “Pro-
jection Settings” on the gen-
eral settings screen is turned 
on. ( P. 6 7 )
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before 
an Apple CarPlay connection 
is established.
 The screen may change to 
“step 6” depending on the 
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto*
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 
allows some applications, 
such as Map, Phone, and 
Music, to be used on the 
system.
When an Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto connection is 
established, Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto compatible 
applications will be dis-
played on the system dis-
play.
Compatible devices
Apple iPhone (iOS Ver. 9.3 or 
later) that supports Apple Car-
Play. 
For details, refer to
https://www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.*
Android™ devices with Android 
OS ver 5.0 or higher which sup-
port Android Auto and have the 
Android Auto application 
installed.
For details, refer to
https://www.android.com/auto/
.*
*: Some devices may not operate 
with this system.
Establishing an Apple 
CarPlay connection 
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8-inch display model
12.3-inch display model
5 Select “Apple CarPlay”.
6 Check that home screen of 
Apple CarPlay is displayed.
Select to display the home 
screen of Apple CarPlay.
Select and hold to activate 
Siri.
Select to start the application.
User can use any iPhone 
application supported by 
Apple CarPlay. Select to display the system 
screen.
1 Check that the Android Auto 
application is installed to the 
device to be connected.
2 Connect the device to the 
USB port. ( P.137)
3 Select “On” to enable the 
function.
 “Off”: Select to not enable 
Android Auto. Android Auto 
will remain off until “Android 
Auto” of “Projection Settings” 
on the general settings screen 
is turned on. ( P. 6 7 )
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before 
the system returns to previous 
screen.
 The screen may change to 
“step 6” depending on the 
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
8-inch display model
A
B
Establishing an Android 
Auto connection
C