USB TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)

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4-2. Radio operation AM radio/FM radio/
SiriusXM
® Satellite
Radio(SXM) ..................... 141
4-3. Media operation USB memory ...................... 152
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay)................ 154
Android Auto ...................... 157
Bluetooth
® audio ................ 158
4-4. Audio/visual remote controls Steering switches ............... 162
4-5. Setup Audio settings .................... 164
4-6. Tips for operating the audio/visual system
Operating information......... 167
4-7. Rear seat entertainment sys- tem
Rear seat entertainment system features ............................ 177
Some basics ...................... 178
4-8. Rear seat entertainment sys- tem operation
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD discs ................. 186
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 197
Playing an SD card ............ 198
Using the DLNA mode........ 206
Using the Miracast
® mode . 211
Using the HDMI mode ........ 213
4-9. Tips for operating rear seat entertainment system
Operating information......... 2145-1. Voice command system oper-
ation
Voice command system ..... 246
Natural language understanding ......................................... 249
Command list ..................... 250
5-2. Mobile Assistant operation Mobile Assistant ................. 255
6-1. Information display Receiving weather information......................................... 258
Data services settings ........ 260
7-1. Rear view monitor system Rear view monitor system.. 264
Rear view monitor system pre- cautions ........................... 266
Things you should know .... 272
7-2. Toyota parking assist monitor Toyota parking assist monitor......................................... 274
Estimated course line display mode ................................ 277
Parking assist guide line display mode ................................ 279
Distance guide line display mode ................................ 280
Toyota parking assist monitor precautions ...................... 280
Things you should know .... 287
7-3. Panoramic view monitor Panoramic view monitor..... 289
5Voice command system
6Information
7Peripheral monitoring
system

592-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Basic function
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2-3.Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.1 Enable Siri on the device to
be connected.
2 Connect the device to the
USB port. ( P.137)
3 Select “Always Enable” or
“Enable Once”.
 If “Do Not Enable” is selected,
an Apple CarPlay connection
will not be established. In this
case, the device can be oper-
ated as a normal Apple
device, such as an iPod.
Apple CarPlay will remain off
until “Apple CarPlay” of “Pro-
jection Settings” on the gen-
eral settings screen is turned
on. ( P. 6 7 )
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before
an Apple CarPlay connection
is established.
 The screen may change to
“step 6” depending on the
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto*
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
allows some applications,
such as Map, Phone, and
Music, to be used on the
system.
When an Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto connection is
established, Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto compatible
applications will be dis-
played on the system dis-
play.
Compatible devices
Apple iPhone (iOS Ver. 9.3 or
later) that supports Apple Car-
Play.
For details, refer to
https://www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.*
Android™ devices with Android
OS ver 5.0 or higher which sup-
port Android Auto and have the
Android Auto application
installed.
For details, refer to
https://www.android.com/auto/
.*
*: Some devices may not operate
with this system.
Establishing an Apple
CarPlay connection

602-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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8-inch display model
12.3-inch display model
5 Select “Apple CarPlay”.
6 Check that home screen of
Apple CarPlay is displayed.
Select to display the home
screen of Apple CarPlay.
Select and hold to activate
Siri.
Select to start the application.
User can use any iPhone
application supported by
Apple CarPlay. Select to display the system
screen.
1 Check that the Android Auto
application is installed to the
device to be connected.
2 Connect the device to the
USB port. ( P.137)
3 Select “On” to enable the
function.
 “Off”: Select to not enable
Android Auto. Android Auto
will remain off until “Android
Auto” of “Projection Settings”
on the general settings screen
is turned on. ( P. 6 7 )
 Depending on the device con-
nected, it may take approxi-
mately 3 to 6 seconds before
the system returns to previous
screen.
 The screen may change to
“step 6” depending on the
system.
4 Press the “MENU” button.
8-inch display model
A
B
Establishing an Android
Auto connection
C

612-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Basic function
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12.3-inch display model
5 Select “Android Auto”.
6 Check that Android Auto
screen is displayed.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
the function of some system but-
tons will change.
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
some system functions, such as
the following, will be replaced by
similar Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto functions or will become
unavailable:
• iPod (Audio Playback)
• USB audio/USB video
• Bluetooth
® audio
• Bluetooth® phone (Apple CarPlay
only)
• Toyota apps
●When an Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto connection is established,
voice command system (Siri/Goo-
gle Assistant) and map application
voice guidance volume can be
changed by selecting “Voice Vol-
ume” on the voice settings
screen.( P.72) It cannot be
changed by “POWER VOL-
UME”/“PWR/VOL” knob on Audio
control panel.
●Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is an
application developed by Apple
Inc/Google LLC. Its functions and
services may be terminated or
changed without notice depending on the connected device’s opera-
tion system, hardware and soft-
ware, or due to changes in Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto specifica-
tions.
●For a list of the apps supported by
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto,
refer to their respective website.
●While using these functions, vehi-
cle and user information, such as
location and vehicle speed, will be
shared with the respective appli-
cation publisher
and the cellular
service provider.
●By downloading and using each
application, you agree to their
terms of use.
●Data for these functions is trans-
mitted using the in ternet and may
incur charges.
For information about data trans-
mission fees, contact your cellular
service provider.
●Depending on the application, cer-
tain functions, such as music play-
back, may be restricted.
●As the applications for each func-
tion are provided by a third-party,
they may be subject to change or
discontinuation without notice.
For details, refer to the website of
the function.
●If the vehicle’s navigation system
is being used for route guidance
and a route is set using the Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto Maps app,
route guidance will be performed
through Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto.
If the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Maps app is being used for route
guidance and a rou te is set using
the vehicle’s navigation system,
route guidance will be performed
by the vehicle’s navigation sys-
tem.
●If the USB cable is disconnected,
operation of Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto will end.
At this time, sound output will stop
and change to the system screen.

642-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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If you are experiencing difficulties with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto,
check the following table.
Troubleshooting
SymptomSolution
An Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection cannot be
established.
Check if the device supports Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto.
Check if Apple CarPl ay/Android Auto is
enabled on the connected device.
Check if that the Androi d Auto application is
installed to the device to be connected.
For details, refer to
Apple CarPlay: https: //www.apple.com/ios/
carplay/.
Android Auto: https://w ww.android.com/auto/
.
For available countries or areas for Apple Car-
Play, refer to https://w ww.apple.com/ios/
feature-availability/#apple-carplay.
Check if “Apple CarPla y”/“Android Auto” of
“Projection Settings” on the general settings
screen is set to on. ( P. 6 7 )
Check if the USB cable be ing used is securely
connected to the device and USB port.
Check that the device is connected directly to
the USB port of the system and not connected
to a USB hub.
For Apple CarPlay: Check if the Lightning cable
being used is certified by Apple. Check if Siri is
enabled.
After checking all of the above, try to establish
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection.
(  P.59, 60)
When an Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto connection
is established and a video
is being played, the video
is not displayed, but audio
is output through the sys-
tem.
As the system is not designed to play video
through Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, this is not
a malfunction.

652-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Basic function
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Although an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto con-
nection is established,
audio is not output
through the system.
The system may be muted or the volume may
be low. Increase the system volume.
The Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto screen has
artifacts and/or audio from
Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto has noise.
Check if the USB cable being used to connect
the device to the system is damaged.
To check if the USB cable is damaged inter-
nally, connect the devic e to another system,
such as a PC, and check i f the device is recog-
nized by the connect ed system. (The device
should begin charging when connected.)
After checking all of the above, try to establish
an Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connection.
(  P.59, 60)
The map display of the
Apple CarPlay Maps app
(Apple Maps) cannot be
enlarged or contracted
with pinch multi-touch
gestures.
As the Apple CarPlay Maps app (Apple Maps)
is not compatible with pinch multi-touch ges-
tures, this is not a malfunction.
During Apple CarPlay
music application (Apple
Music, Spotify, etc.) play-
back, if the iPhone is
operated to start and play
audio from an application
that is not compatible with
Apple CarPlay
* and the
onboard device volume is
changed, the audio of the
incompatible application
stops and the system
resumes playback of the
original music application.
This operation is perfo rmed according to the
specification of the onboard device, this is not a
malfunction.
SymptomSolution

662-3. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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*: Applications not compatible with Apple CarPlay are applications installed
on the iPhone that are not disp layed on the Apple CarPlay scree n appli-
cation list. (such as visual voicemail)
After interrupt audio (such
as navigation route guid-
ance) is played from an
application that is not
compatible with Apple
CarPlay while the onboard
device is playing audio,
the system does not
resume playback of the
original audio.This operation is perfo rmed according to the
specification of the onboard device, this is not a
malfunction.
Manually change the audi o source by yourself.
Or, do not use applications that are not compat-
ible with Apple CarPlay.
* Due to some naviga-
tion applications are compatible from iOS 12,
update to the latest iOS and application ver-
sions.
When using Apple Car-
Play, route guidance
arrows and turn by turn
navigation are not dis-
played on the multi-infor-
mation display and
system display.
When using Android Auto,
turn by turn navigation is
not displayed on the
multi-information display
and system display.
This is not a malfunction as display of these
items is not possibl e with this function.
When using Android Auto,
hands-free call audio can-
not be heard from the
vehicle’s speakers.
Disconnect the phone fr om the USB cable and
check if hands-free call audio can be heard
using the hands-free system.
Connect the phone to the system using Android
Auto, turn up the volume on the system and
check if hands-free call audio can be heard.
Check if other sounds can be heard from the
vehicle’s speakers.
SymptomSolution

702-4. Other settings
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*: This function is not available in some countries or areas.
1 Display the general settings
screen. ( P.67)
2 Select “Projection Settings”.
3 Select the desired items to
be set.
Select to turn Apple CarPlay
connection establishment
on/off when a compatible
iPhone is connected to the
system via USB. ( P.59)
Depending on the system,
this setting cannot be
changed when a device is
connected to the system via
USB. Disconnect the device
before attempting to change
the setting.
Select to turn Android Auto
connection establishment
on/off when a compatible
device is connected to the
system via USB. ( P.60)
Depending on the system,
this setting cannot be
changed when a device is
connected to the system via
USB. Disconnect the device before attempting to change
the setting.
The driver settings feature will
allow the system to link some
preferences (such as audio pre-
sets, screen theme, language,
etc.) to a paired Bluetooth
®
phone.
1 Display the general settings
screen. ( P. 6 7 )
2 Select “Driver Setting”.
3 Select “Enable This Feature”.
Projection settings
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Audio/visual system
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Audio/visual system
.4-1. Basic operationQuick reference........... 134
Some basics ............... 136
4-2. Radio operation AM radio/FM radio/SiriusXM
® Satellite
Radio(SXM)............... 141
4-3. Media operation USB memory............... 152
iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay) ......... 154
Android Auto ............... 157
Bluetooth
® audio ......... 158
4-4. Audio/visual remote con- trols
Steering switches ........ 162
4-5. Setup Audio settings ............. 164
4-6. Tips for operating the audio/visual system
Operating information . 167
4-7. Rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ......... 177
Some basics ............... 178
4-8. Rear seat entertainment system operation
Playing a Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) and DVD discs .. 186Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs.................................. 197
Playing an SD card ..... 198
Using the DLNA mode .................................. 206
Using the Miracast
® mode
.................................. 211
Using the HDMI mode . 213
4-9. Tips for operating rear seat entertainment sys-
tem
Operating information.. 214

1354-1. Basic operation
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Audio/visual system
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Using the radio ( P.141)
 Playing a USB memory ( P.152)
 Playing an iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay
*) ( P.154)
 Using the Android Auto
* ( P.157)
 Playing a Bluetooth
® device ( P.158)
 Using the steering wheel audio switches ( P.162)
 Audio system settings ( P.164)
*: This function is not availabl e in some countries or areas.