light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

HIGHLANDER 2017
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 sup-
plementary 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.
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INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
HIGHLANDER 2017
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.
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6-7
Light control-Instrument cluster 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning1,2/heating 22-23
All-wheel drive lock switch 25
Audio 21
Auto lock/unlock
1 10
Automatic transmission 10
Clock 10
Cruise control
(Constant speed control mode) 23
Door locks
1,2 11
Door-Power Liftgate (back door)1,2 13
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 25
Driver Easy Speak 20
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 11
Lights1,2 & turn signals1 17
Moon roof1 12
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 18
Panoramic moon roof 12
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-

12V DC & 120V AC/USB 2.1A 15-16
Rear seat entertainment system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat adjustments-Rear 15
Seat heaters/ventilators 24
Seats-Head restraints 15
Seats-Stowing &
returning 3rd row seats 15
Snow mode button 25
Steering lock release 11Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 19
Stop & Start Engine System 19
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 14
USB 2.0/AUX port 20
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch 24
Windows-Power
1 18
Windshield wipers & washers1 16
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 35
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 32-34
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 29-32
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 27-29
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) 26
Sensors 26
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 42-51
Doors-Child safety locks 37
Floor mat installation
40
Seat belt reminder indicator 36
Seat belts 36
Seat belts-3rd row center 36
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 36
Spare tire & tools 38
Star Safety System
TM 39
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 37
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Steering wheel controls
Audio remote
control switches2Multi-Information Display
(MID) switchesDynamic Radar Cruise
Control
(DRCC)
/Cruise control
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control
(DRCC) vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
button
Lane Departure
Alert (LDA) switch
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
Headlight, turn signal and
front fog light controls
Meters
Windshield wiper and
washer controls
Clock
“ENGINE START
STOP” button
(Smart Key)
Ignition (Standard Key)
Hood lock release lever Fuel tank door release lever
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated steering wheel switch
1
Parking assist sensors switch1,2
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
Stop & Start Engine System cancel switch
1
Birds Eye View Camera switch1,2
Power back door switch1
Voice command switch2
Telephone
switches2 1

If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2017 Entune™ Audio
Quick Reference Guide.”
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles with a monochrome display
1 If equipped.2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction.
Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Front Fog light indicator1
Cruise control (constant speed
control mode) indicator/Cruise
control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning2
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position Anti-lock Brake System warning
2
Airbag SRS warning2
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator2
Auto High Beam (AHB) indicator2
All-wheel drive lock indicator1,2
Brake system warning2
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) outside
rear view indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
indicator1
Eco driving indicator2
Driver seat belt reminder(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode) indicator/DRCC
SET indicator
Engine coolant temperature gauge Shift position and
shift range
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display (MID) Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer/trip meter/Stop & Start Engine
System operation time display
1
Meter panel lights control button
Service indicators and reminders
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Indicator symbols
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
1 If equipped.2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction.
Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Cruise control (constant speed
control mode) indicator/Cruise
control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning
2
Driver seat belt reminder(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode) indicator/DRCC
SET indicator
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator2
Master warning2
Tire Pressure Warning2
Turn signal indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator2
Slip indicator2
SNOW mode indicator
Stop & Start Engine System indicator1
Stop & Start Engine System cancel indicator1
Security indicator2
Headlight low/high beam
indicator
Low fuel level warning
Parking brake warning
2
“PWR MODE” indicator1
Land Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) indicator
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning2
2nd and 3rd row seat belt reminder
indicator (warning buzzer)
Service indicators and reminders
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer t\
o the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened \
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Engage support rod
Pull When the fuel door cannot
be opened by pressing the
inside switch. Remove the
cover inside the luggage
compartment and pull the
lever.Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and raise hood
The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (da\
y mode)
and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. However,when in da\
y mode,
adjusting the brightness level will also change the brightness level of \
night mode.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
Windshield washer fluid tank
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
Light control-Instrument cluster
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer t\
o the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened \
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (da\
y mode)
and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. However,when in da\
y mode,
adjusting the brightness level will also change the brightness level of \
night mode.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler cap
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
Light control-Instrument cluster
Engine maintenance
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Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift le\
ver in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
With Smart Key system
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key) Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” swit\
ch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Clock
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes
to set or change the time.
HoursMinutes
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
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Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift le\
ver in the “D” position.
LockUnlock
Unlock
Lock
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushTurn
Turn
Turn
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC”\
or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key) Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” swit\
ch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
HomeLink® indicator light
Garage door operation indicator
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes
to set or change the time.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Door locks
Parking brake
Steering lock release
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Moon roof (if equipped)
Panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
If the moon roof is open, pressing the switch
closes it up to the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the half-open position
when the switch is pressed, it will open up to the
half-open position.
To stop operation partway, quickly slide and
release the switch again.
Close
Open
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind \
noise and the
shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open or close the moon roo\
f.
Instrument panel
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.\
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open only
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate cl\
ose-button (on the
door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer \
sounds.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and h\
old the rear liftgate close-button until it buzzes, and continue to hold until it buzzes again -then let g\
o. Push
the same button to close the liftgate. When you next open the liftgate it w\
ill open to the
maximum height.
3. The height can also be set through the “Setup” screen on the audi\
o 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 t\
he left side, to ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
For detailed instructions, see Owner’s Manual.
SLIDING OPERATION
SHADE OPERATION
SLIDING OPERATION
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE
TILTING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
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