light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2013 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 188
Multi-information display ..... 193
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 210
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 216
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Driving assist systems ........ 227
Hill-start assist control ......... 232
Downhill assist control system .............................. 234
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 237
Cargo and luggage ............. 242
Vehicle load limits ............... 247
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 252
Dinghy towing ..................... 270 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 274
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 281
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 289
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 292
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 295
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 297
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 299
Using the radio ................... 307
Using the CD player ........... 314
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 322
Operating an iPod .............. 330
Operating a USB memory ............................ 337
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 345
Using the AUX port............. 349
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 351
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 354
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 357
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 360
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 365
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 367
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 372
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 373
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 377
Making a phone call ........... 386
Setting a cellular phone...... 390
Security and system setup ................................ 395
Using the phone book ........ 399
3-5. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 406
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 413
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 422
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 425
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 426
Using the video mode ........ 428 Changing the initial
setting ............................... 429
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 436
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 437
• Personal/interior lights ...... 437
• Interior light ....................... 438
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 439
• Glove box ......................... 440
• Console box ..................... 441
• Overhead console ............ 442
• Cup holders ...................... 443
• Bottle holders ................... 447
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 448
• Side table ......................... 450
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 452
Vanity mirrors ..................... 453
Clock................................... 454
Conversation mirror ............ 455
Power outlets ...................... 456
Seat heaters ....................... 460
Armrests ............................. 462
Assist grips ......................... 463
Floor mat ............................ 464
Luggage compartment features ............................ 465
Garage door opener ........... 470
Compass ............................ 476

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 482
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 485
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 488
General maintenance.......... 491
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 494
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 495
Hood ................................... 499
Positioning a floor jack ........ 501
Engine compartment ........... 505
Tires .................................... 521
Tire inflation pressure ......... 530
Wheels ................................ 533
Air conditioning filter............ 536
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 539
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 542
Light bulbs........................... 553 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 562
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 564
If you think something is wrong ............................... 571
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 572
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 573
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 584
If you have a flat tire ........... 586
If the engine will not start.... 600
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 602
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 603
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 604
If the battery is discharged........................ 606
If your vehicle overheats .... 610
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 210
Parking, front side marker and
front turn signal lights
P. 183, 203
Hood P. 499
Windshield wipers P. 212
Moon roof  P. 104
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 98Headlights (low beam)
P. 203
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
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P. 203
Pole antenna P. 354

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Back door P. 60
Side doors P. 54
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 216
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 295
P. 70
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 521
P. 586
P. 630
P. 636
Fuel filler door P. 109
License plate lights P. 203
Rear view
monitor system
camera
, *1, *2
P. 223

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 442
P. 455
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches
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P. 470
P. 104
Sun visors P. 452
Personal/interior lights P. 437
Rear seat ente rtainment system , *2
P. 406
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Compass  P. 476
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 95
Vanity mirrors P. 453
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights
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P. 438
P. 437
Interior light P. 438
Microphone , *1, *2 P. 360, 378
Assist grips P. 463
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display A udio system, refer to the “Displ ay Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without a Display Audio sys-
tem or navigation system)
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Multi-information display
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Clock
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P. 223
P. 193
P. 196, 454
Gauges and
meters
P. 186
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 94
Glove box P. 440
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
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P. 62
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 523
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Hood release lever P. 499
Auxiliary box P. 448
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 171
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 210
P. 203
P. 183
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 212
P. 216
Horn
P. 185Floor mat P. 464
Fuel filler door opener P. 109

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Power back door switch 
P. 60
Instrument panel light control dial P. 187
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 297
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 98
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 228

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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 573)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 584)