TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual
HIGHLANDER 2012 XU40 / 2.G
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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual
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Windshield wiper de-icer
■The de-icer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■ When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pillars,
as the surfaces can become very hot and cause burns.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
windshield wiper de-icer. The
indicator light will come on.
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
: If equipped
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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
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: If equipped
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Audio system
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer
to the “Navigation Sy stem Owner's Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller)
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Type C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 297
Using the CD playerP. 304
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 312
Operating an iPodP. 320
Operating a USB memoryP. 327
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 335
Using the AUX portP. 339
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 341
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Language settings (type B and C)
The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed. Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (LANG).
Press the that corresponds to the desired language.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada “ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
■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 syste\
m is
operating.
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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
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 over the audio system.
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Using the radio
Ty p e A
Type B and C
Vo lu m e
Seeking the
frequency Station selector
AM/FM
mode buttons Adjusting the
frequency Power
Scanning for receivable stations
Changing the program type
Mute
Power Volume
Adjusting the frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
Seeking a frequency Displaying radio
text messages
AM/FM/SAT
mode button
Scanning for
receivable stations
Station selector
Setting preset buttons Changing the
channel category
Mute
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or , or
pressing “
”or “ ” on .
Press and hold the button (from to ) the station
is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Type B and C: Each time is pressed, station pages are
changed. There are a total of 6 pages.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press
.
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
■ Displaying radio text messages (for type B and C, FM mode
only)
When a new radio text message is received, “MSG” is shown on
the display. To display the message, press .
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press
and hold until you hear a beep.
Text messages are not displayed while driving.
STEP1
STEP2
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STEP2
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XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
AM FM XM
Turn to select the desired channel in all the categories,
or press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
■ Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold a button
(from to ) until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on the .
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press again.
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■Displaying text information
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Title (song/program title) Name (artist name/feature)Title (song/pro-
gram title).
Silencing the sound
Type A Press .
Type B and C Press .
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