audio TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2015 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander
operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015
Highlander
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator
symbols
5
Instrument
cluster
4
Instrument
panel
2-3
Keyless entry1 6
Light
control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 23-25
Audio 21
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Automatic
Transmission 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 33-42
Clock
25
Cruise control
26
Door locks
10
Door-Power
back (rear liftgate)
13
Driver Easy Speak 22
Garage
door opener (HomeLink
®)3 26
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display2 18
Panoramic
Moonroof 12
Parking
Brake
11
Power outlets-12V
DC
17
Power outlet-120V
AC
17
Rear
seat entertainment system
20
Seat
adjustments-Front
14
Seat
adjustments-Rear
15
Seats-Head
restraints
15
Seats-Returning
third row seats
15
Seats-Stowing
third row seats
15
Steering
lock release
11
Steering
wheel controls and Bluetooth
® 19-20
Tilt and
telescopic steering wheel
12
Traffic
22
USB
/ AUX port
20
Weather
22
Windows-Power
19
Windshield wipers & washers 16 Doors-Child safety locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat
belts
27
Seat
belts-Shoulder belt anchor
28
Spare
tire & tools
29
Star
Safety System
TM 30-31
Third row center seat belt
28
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System
27
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FEATURES
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
HOME
SETUP/APPS*
AUDIO
Voice command button1,2
Audio remote control switches1
Multi-Information Display button
Telephone controls1
Cruise control switch
Meter control switches
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls2
Multi-Information Display
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Power back door main switch (this is inside the glove box)
2
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)2
Ignition (standard key)2
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Automatic High Beam switch
2
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch2
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch2
Power back door button2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated steering wheel switch2
Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar)2
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
Audio System
1
VSC OFF switch
“SNOW” button
“DAC” switch
2
All-wheel drive lock switch2
Seat heater/ventilator switches2
Seat heater switches2
1
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”2
If equipped
Vehicles with Entune Audio SystemSteering wheel controls
(if equipped)Manual Air ConditioningAutomatic Air Conditioning
Vehicles with Entune Premium Audio
System with Navigation and App Suite
HOME
APPS
AUDIO
NAV
Type A
Ty pe B
Type A
Type B
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
3
5
5
1
2
3
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6
7
6
7
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12
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16
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212223
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20
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25
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Lower center console switches
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31
3232
27
28
29
30
31
32
*LE models have a “SETUP” button, while LE
PLUS models have an “APPS” button
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
Pull
Height
Seats -Stowing third row seats
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seats -Returning third row seats
(1) Pull
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle adjustment straps
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position adjustment lever
Vertical seat adjustment lever
Seatback angle
Seat cushion length adjustment
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment
Manual seatPower seat
Driving position memory
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
Lumber support adjustment switch
Memory position 1
Memory position 2
Set memory position switch7
8
9
10
7
8
9
10
Second row type 1 Second row type 2
1111
22
1
2
3
3
(2) Raise
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
Lock release button
FrontSecond rowThird row
Height Height
15
Third row seatProgrammable power liftgate
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-
button (on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until
it beeps 4 times.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the rear liftgate close-button until it beeps 4 times, and continue to hold until it
beeps again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you
next open the liftgate it will open to the maximum height.
3. The height can also be set through the “Setup” screen on the audio display. Setup > Vehicle Customization > Other Vehicle Settings > Power Back Door
Opening Adjust. Through this screen, there are 5 height options to choose
from.
NOTE: If the liftgate has stopped operating, check inside the glove box, on the left side, to ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
** For detailed instructions, see Owner’s Maual.
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Multi-Information DisplayWindows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To
stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
MicrophoneSteering wheel telephone controls
Volume control
“ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
Start call
End callvv
Type 1
Type 2 (with color display)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Current fuel consumption
(2) Driving range
(3) Average fuel economy after refill
(4) Distance driven since last reset
(6) Eco driving indicator
Push “meter control switches” to change information in the following:
(1) Drive information
(2) Navigation system linked display
(3) Audio system linked display
(4) Dynamic radar cruise control
(5) LDA (Lane Departure Alert) status
(6) Warning messages
(7) Settings display
Steering wheel switches
and Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
12
1
2
34
2
3
4
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the
system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio/phone,” in the Owner’s Manual, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please refer to the Owner’s Manual
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Refer to Section 7-1 of the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Audio System
Rear seat entertainment system (DVD player)
Remote control
AV input port
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
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HOME
SETUP/APPS*
AUDIO
Seek station/
CD track select
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Turn to tune radio
stations manually or
select tracks or files
Type 1 - Entune Audio and Entune Audio Plus (LE and LE Plus)*
HOME
APPS
AUDIO
NAV
1 Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Map card
insert1
AUDIO Button
Access to audio functions.
HOME Button
Access to Home screen.
SETUP/APPS Button**
Access to traffic and weather1APPS Button
Access to Entune ®
App Suite, sports, stocks,
news, traffic, weather and driver easy speak.
HOME SCREEN - the home screen offers a two
panel and a three panel layout. Information and
layout will vary depending on selected set up.
1
1
2 3b
Push to display
telephone option
screen
3a
Type
2 - Entune Premium Audio* with Navigation and App Suite (XLE/LTD)
(additional functions)
Limited models may be equipped with the JBL upgrade in this unit.
3a
2
2
3b
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* The Entune App Suite may not be pre-installed in your vehicle. In order to activate the Entune App Suite, download
and launch the Entune app on your smartphone, connect the phone to the vehicle via Bluetooth®, and open the
Entune™ App on the phone and sign in. Press the “Apps” button on the audio unit and accept the prompt to update
the Apps. The download process will take up to 15 minutes, and when it is complete, follow the on-screen prompts to
complete installation. Once the update is complete, the available Apps will be listed on the Apps menu screen.
** LE models have “SETUP” button while LE Plus models have “APPS” button.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
USB / AUX port
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Front automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.
Front windshield airflow/defogger
Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger
Temperature selector dial
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Fan speed
Airflow mode selector
Temperature selector (rear)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers.
Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and
rear passengers.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Air Conditioning/Heating
Front automatic Air Conditioning
Traffic*
The Weather App options show current weather and recently checked locations
weather. You can also search for a weather forecast by national or local cities. The Traffic App displays a scrollable map showing local traffic in 3 colors. Traffic
conditions are displayed in red, yellow and green for heavy, moderate or light
traffic conditions. Use
or arrows to scroll the map up or down.
Weather*
* Available with Entune Audio Plus only.
Always drive safely, obey traffic laws & focus on the road while driving. Availability and
accuracy of the information provided by HD services is dependent upon ma\
ny factors.
Services not available in every city or roadway. Use common sense when relying on
information provided. HD Radio(tm) Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity
Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio(tm) and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc”
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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2
3
4
1
2
3
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11
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6
7
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Driver Easy Speak (XLE and Limited grades)
This feature utilizes the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify the driver’s
voice through the rear speakers. To activate this feature, select “Driver Easy
Speak” from the Apps screen on the audio unit. The feature must be turned on
every time you enter the vehicle, and automatically turns off when any d\
oor
(including the liftgate) is opened. There are 7 volume settings.
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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need
to initiate Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
On your Toyota Vehicle
Entune Multimedia Head Unit,
Select SETUP BUTTON on the
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your
phone device
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone,
you can now select your
TOYOTA VEHICLE in
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will
attempt to connect audio and
contacts on your phone.
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and
easy: all Android mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to
do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and form a
connection.
2
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Android®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From your APPS
SCREEN, select
SETTINGS Select
CONNECTIONS
and
select BLUETOOTH Ensure
BLUETOOTH
is ON Select
YOUR PHONE
DEVICE to make it
discoverable.
Phone will seek out
Bluetooth devices while
remaining discoverable.
STEP 5
While your Android device is seeking
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on
your Toyota vehicle.
Bluetooth® Pairing for Android® phone
and Entune™ touch screen system
1 To determine which head unit is installed in your vehicle, refer to page \
21. 2 Some Android devices may have slightly different SETTINGS screen layout depen\
ding on manufacturer of
device and Android OS version.
To begin the Bluetooth® Pairing process, press the HOME button on the
faceplate of your Toyota Vehicle Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit.1
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STEP 12
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit (continued)
A confirmation will
appear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it
will distra
ct you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Toyota is under
license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on
software,
coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Google is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you
are
responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
5. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and
easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to
do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and form a
connection. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your iPhone®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From the HOME
SCREEN, select
SETTINGS Select
BLUETOOTH Ensure
BLUETOOTH
is ON Your iPhone will seek
out Bluetooth devices
while remaining
discoverable
STEP 5
While your iPhone device is seeking
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on
your Toyota vehicle.
CONTINUE ON THE NEXT PAGE...
Bluetooth® Pairing for iPhone® and
Entune™ touch screen system
Using your smartphone, you
will need to allow Entune
access to your messaging
and contacts
It is recommended to check the
“Don’t ask again” box, so as not
to have to press OK every time the
phone makes a Bluetooth connection
with your Toyota
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Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need
to initiate Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
Select SETUP BUTTON on the
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your
phone device
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone,
you can now select your
TOYOTA VEHICLE in
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will
attempt to connect audio and
contacts on your phone.
Using your smartphone, you may need to
allow Entune access to your messaging
and contacts
Only current iPhone text messages can be viewed on
the head unit. iPhone does not allow text message
reply.
STEP 12
A confirmation will
appear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it
will distra
ct you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Toyota is under
license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on
software,
coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Google is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you
are
responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
5. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and
easy: all Windows Phone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you
have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and
form a connection. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Windows Phone®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From your APP LIST,
select SETTINGS Select
BLUETOOTH Ensure
BLUETOOTH
is ON Phone will seek out
Bluetooth devices
while remaining
discoverable
STEP 5
While your iPhone device is seeking
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on
your Toyota vehicle.
CONTINUE ON THE NEXT PAGE...
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need
to initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
On your Toyota Vehicle
Entune Multimedia Head Unit,
Select
SETUP BUTTON on the
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your
phone device
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone,
you can now select your
TOYOTA VEHICLE in
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will
attempt to connect audio and
contacts on your phone.
Bluetooth® Pairing for Windows Phone®
and Entune™ touch screen system
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