heater TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Brake Hold ......................... 212
4-3. Operating the lights and wip- ers
Headlight switch ................. 214
Automatic High Beam ........ 217
Fog light switch .................. 220
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 220
Rear windshield wiper and washer ............................. 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 225
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 .... 227
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................... 233
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)... 241
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..... 251
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........ 254
Stop & Start system ........... 264
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)... 270
Intuitive parking assist ........ 276
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function ............................ 284
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......................................... 289
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................. 296
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).... 302
Driving mode select switch ......................................... 306
Multi-terrain Select ............. 307
Snow mode switch ............. 310
Downhill assist control system ......................................... 311
Driving assist systems........ 313
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips............... 319
Utility vehicle precautions... 3225-1. Toyota multi-operation touch
Toyota multi-operation touch......................................... 326
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning
system ............................. 328
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................. 333
Rear manual air conditioning system ............................. 346
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................. 348
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.... 352
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 355
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 358
Luggage compartment features ......................................... 363
5-5. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ........ 367
Garage do or opener

........... 379
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 388
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 391
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements......................................... 394
General maintenance......... 396
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Interior features
Interior features
.5-1. Toyota multi-operation touch
Toyota multi-operation touch .................................. 326
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air condition- ing system ................. 328
Front automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 333
Rear manual air condition- ing system ................. 346
Rear automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 348
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
.................................. 352
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 355
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features.................................. 358
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 363
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features . 367
Garage door opener.... 379

3525-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will auto-
matically turn off after a period of
time.
■Front (Front air condition-
ing control panel)
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (amber)
lights up during operation.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation
using a fan built into the seat
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be take n if anyone in
the following catego ries comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters

3535-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play
Vehicle with a 8-inch display
■Front (Toyota multi-opera-
tion touch: Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)
Select to display the seats
climate screen.
Each time the switch is selected,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (red) lights
up during operation.
■Rear
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (amber)
lights up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.

3545-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Front air condioning con-
trol panel
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (green) lights
up during operation.
Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play
Vehicle with a 8-inch display
■Toyota multi-operation
touch (Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)
Select to display the seat cli-
mate screen.
Each time the switch is selected,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (blue) lights
up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
WARNING
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Seat ventilators

3926-1. Maintenance and care
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Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the
interior of the vehicle at least twice a
year tomaintain the quality of the
vehicle’s interior.
NOTICE
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s
or other interior part’s painted
surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to
direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in
the shade, especially during
summer.
●Do not place items made of
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax
on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the
audio system may be damaged if
water comes into contact with
electrical components such as the
audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may
also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. (
P.227)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
window
●Do not use glass cleaner to
clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in strokes run-
ning parallel to the heater wires
or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or
antenna.
Cleaning the leather areas

4637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is
required to correspond to the driven
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
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Comes on approximately 5000
miles (8000 km) after the message
has been reset. (The indicator will
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.) Perform the
necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.395)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required
Soon” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should
be scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if
necessary. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the
message. ( P.394)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should
be changed.
Check and change the engine oil,
and oil filter by your Toyota dealer.
After changing the engine oil, make
sure to reset the message.
(  P.394)
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Immediately stop the
vehicle and contact your Toyota
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a
Safe Place See Owner's Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual”
●If “Smart Key System Malfunction
See Owner's Manual” is shown on
the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, follow the instruc-
tions.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Man-
ual” ( P.487)
• “High Transmission Fluid Temp See Owner's Manual” ( P.204)
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption
Partial Limit on AC/Heater
Operation” is displayed fre-
quently
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the battery may be deteriorating.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

5098-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire infl
ation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km
under that condition
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to
which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pres-
sureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment, including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine

546Alphabetical Index
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Automatic light control system ............................................... 215
Automatic transmission ........ 204 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 206
M mode ................................ 206
Auxiliary boxes ............... 361, 366
Average fuel economy ....... 84, 92
Average vehicle speed....... 86, 95
AWD Control ....................... 87, 95
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Back door ................................ 119
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Battery Battery checking................... 408
If the battery is discharged ... 483
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 319
Replacing ............................. 485
Warning light ........................ 451
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 270
Brake Brake hold ............................ 212
Fluid ............................. 408, 499
Parking brake ....................... 209
Warning light ........................ 450
Brake assist ............................ 313
Break-in tips ........................... 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 81
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 270
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 249
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Care Exterior ................................. 388
Interior .................................. 391 Seat belts .............................391
Wheels and wheel ornaments
...........................................388
Cargo capacity ........................187
Cargo net hooks .....................363
Chains......................................320
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ...58
Fixed with a seat belt..............53
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................41
Points to remember ................48
Riding with children ................47
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............50
Using an anchor bracket ........60
Child safety Airbag precautions .................37
Back door precautions.......... 119
Battery precautions ......409, 486
Child restraint system .............50
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions..............352
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................26
Moon roof precautions..........168
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................172
Power window lo ck switch ....166
Power window precautions...165
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................429
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................27
Seat belt precautions..............47
Child-protectors...................... 118
Cleaning Exterior .................................388
Interior ..................................391
Radar sensor ........................228
Seat belts .............................391

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Changing the engine switch modes ................................ 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 442
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 313Warning light ........................ 452
Event data record er (EDR)......... 7
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Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 414
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 464
Floor mats ................................. 22
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 497
Brake .................................... 499
Washer ................................. 410
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Switch................................... 220
Footwell light ....... ................... 355
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 41
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 138
Cleaning ............................... 391
Correct driving posture ........... 23
Driving position memory....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 147
Memory recall function ......... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 352
Seat position memory .......... 144
Seat ventilators .................... 352
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 214
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 432
Turn signal lever ................... 208 Fuel
Capacity ...............................495
Fuel gauge .............................79
Fuel pump shut off system ...449
Information ......... ..................503
Refueling ..............................225
Type......................................495
Warning light.........................453
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ......84, 92
Current fuel consumption .84, 92
Fuel economy .....................84, 92
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................480
Refueling ..............................225
Fuel gauge.................................79
Fuel pump shut off system ....449
Fuses .......................................429
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Garage door open er ...............379
Gauges ......................................79
Glove box ................................359
Glove box light........................359
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Head restraints .......................147
Headlight aim ..........................431
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................216
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................217
Light switch...........................214
Replacing light bulbs ............432
Head-up display ......................101 Driving information display area...........................................101
Eco Driving Indicator ............104