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

392-1. Basic information before operation
2
Basic function
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Depending on the position of the
headlight switch, the screen
changes to day or night mode.
This feature is available when
the headlight is switched on.
1Select “Day Mode”.
●If the screen is set to day mode
with the headlight switch turned
on, this condition is memorized
even with the engine tem> turned off.
The contrast and brightness of
the screen can be adjusted
according to the brightness of
your surroundings.
1 Select “General” or “Cam-
era”.
2 Select the desired item.
 “Display (General)” screen
only: Select “<” or “>” to select
the desired display.
• “Contrast”
“+”: Select to strengthen the con-
trast of the screen.
“-”: Select to weaken the contrast of
the screen.
• “Brightness”
“+”: Select to brighten the screen.
“-”: Select to darken the screen.
Changing between day
and night mode
Adjusting the con-
trast/brightnessLinking multi-informa-
tion display and the
system
The following functions of
the system are linked with
the multi-information dis-
play in the instrument clus-
ter:
Audio*1
Phone*1, 2
etc.
These functions can be
operated using meter con-
trol switches on the steering
wheel. For details, refer to
“OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*1: If equipped
*2: When an Apple CarPlay con-
nection is established, this
function will be unavailable.

1354-1. Basic operation
4
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.

1624-4. Audio/visual remote controls
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4-4.Audio/visual remote controls
Some parts of the audio/visual
system can be adjusted using
the switches on the steering
wheel.Volume control switch “MODE” switch
*1: If equipped
*2: If cached radio is enabled, press-
ing and holding the “MODE”
switch pauses the broadcast.
(Press and hold again to play
back the cached radio program.)
*3: When an Apple CarPlay is estab-lished, this function will be
unavailable.
*4: When an Android Auto is estab-lished, this function will be
unavailable.
Steering switches
Steering switch operation
ModeOperation/function
All
Press: Volume
up/down
Press and hold (0.8
sec. or more): Volume
up/down continuously
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2555-2. Mobile Assistant operation
5
Voice command system
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5-2.Mobile Assistant operation
*: For countries or areas where Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is
not available
Mobile Assist supports the Siri
Eyes Free Mode and Google
App. The available features and
functions may vary based on the
iOS/Android version installed on
the connected device. 1
Press and hold the switch
on the steering wheel until
Mobile Assistant screen is
displayed.
2 The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
 To cancel the Mobile Assis-
tant, select “Cancel” or press
and hold the switch on the
steering wheel.
 To restart the Mobile Assistant
for additional commands,
press the switch on the
steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be
restarted after the system
responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music
Mobile Assistant*
The Mobile Assistant func-
tion is a voice input assist
function. Mobile Assist sup-
ports the Siri Eyes Free
Mode and Google App.
(Google App can be used
only with the corresponding
device.) Instructions can be
spoken into the vehicle
microphone as if speaking a
command to the phone. The
content of the request is
then interpreted by the
phone and the result is out-
put from the vehicle speak-
ers. To operate the Mobile
Assistant, a compatible
device must be registered
and connected to this sys-
tem via Bluetooth
®. (  P.40)
Connectable devices and
available functions
Mobile Assistant opera-
tion

2565-2. Mobile Assistant operation
HIGHLANDER_HIGHLANDER HV_NAVI_(U)commands, the Mobile Assistant
feature will automatically end to
complete the re
quested action.
The volume of the Mobile
Assistant can be adjusted
using the “POWER VOL-
UME”/“PWR/VOL” knob or
steering wheel volume control
switches. The Mobile Assis-
tant and phone call volumes
are synchronized.
●While a phone call is active, the
Mobile Assistant cannot be used.
●If using the navig ation feature of
the cellular phone, ensure the
active audio source is Bluetooth
®
audio or iPod in order to hear turn
by turn direction prompts.
●Wait for the listening beeps before
using the Mobile Assistant.
●The Mobile Assistant may not rec-
ognize commands in the following
situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the Mobile Assistant is being used.
• The fan speed of the air condition-
ing system is set at high.
• The air conditioning vents are
turned toward the microphone.

2647-1. Rear view monitor system
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7-1.Rear view monitor system
*: If equipped
●The screen illustrations used in
this text are intended as exam-
ples, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the screen.
The rear view monitor system is
a supplemental device intended
to assist the driver when back-
ing up. When backing up, be
sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and
using the mirrors before pro-
ceeding. If you do not, you may
hit another vehicle, and could
possibly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following
precautions when using the rear
view monitor system.
Rear view monitor sys-
tem*
The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by
displaying an image of the
view behind the vehicle with
fixed guide lines on the
screen while backing up, for
example while parking.
Driving precautions
WA R N I N G
●Never depend on the rear view
monitor system entirely when
backing up. The image and the
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ
from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would
when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly,
depressing the brake pedal to
control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only
guide lines. When and how
much to turn the steering wheel
will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc.
when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware o f this before
using the rear view monitor sys-
tem.
●When parking, be sure to check
that the parking space will
accommodate your vehicle
before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the rear view moni-
tor system in t he following
cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or
slopes

2747-2. Toyota parking assist monitor
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7-2.Toyota parking assist monitor
*: If equipped
●The screen illustrations used in
this text are intended as exam-
ples, and may differ from the
image that is actually displayed on
the screen.
The parking assist monitor is a
supplemental device intended to
assist the driver when backing
up. When backing up, be sure to
visually check all around the
vehicle both directly and using
the mirrors before proceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another
vehicle, and could possibly
cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following
precautions when using the
parking assist monitor.
Toyota parking assist
monitor*
The parking assist monitor
assists the driver by dis-
playing an image of the view
behind the vehicle while
backing up, for example
while parking.
When the display is
changed to the wide rear
view mode, a wider lateral
view behind the vehicle will
be displayed.
Driving precautions
WA R N I N G
●Never depend on the parking
assist monitor entirely when
backing up. The image and the
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ
from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would
when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly,
depressing the brake pedal to
control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby
vehicles, obstacles, people or
mount the shoulder, depress the
brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
●The instructions given are only
guidelines. When and how
much to turn the steering wheel
will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc.
when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware o f this before
using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check
that the parking space will
accommodate your vehicle
before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist
monitor in the f ollowing cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or
slopes
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other
than specified are installed

2767-2. Toyota parking assist monitor
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Display mode switching but-
ton
Each time the button is selected,
the rear view mode and the wide
rear view mode are switched.
Guide line switching button
Select to switch the guide line
mode. ( P.276)
• Each time the button is selected, the display mode changes in the
following order:
Estimated course line display mode
 Parking assist guide line display
mode  Distance guide line display
mode.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
When a sensor detects an obstacle,
the direction of obstacle is dis-
played and the buzzer sounds.
Intuitive parking assist
When a sensor detects an object,
the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the object are dis-
played and the buzzer sounds.
●For details about the Intuitive
parking assist and the Rear Cross
Traffic Alert function, refer to the
“OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The parking assist monitor is
canceled when the shift position
is shifted into any position other
than the “R”.
Use any of the following modes.
Estimated course line display
mode ( P.277)
Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the
steering wheel.
Parking assist guide line dis-
play mode ( P.279)
The steering wheel return points
(parking assist guide lines) are
displayed.
A
B
C
D
Canceling Toyota parking
assist monitor
Using the system

2777-2. Toyota parking assist monitor
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Peripheral monitoring system
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This mode is recommended for
those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the estimated course
lines.
Distance guide line display
mode (P.280)
Distance guide lines only are
displayed.
This mode is recommended for
those who are comfortable with
parking the vehicle without the
aid of the guide lines.
Rear view
Vehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being backed straight up.
Estimated course lines
Show an estimated course when
the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc- tion with the estimated course
lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the ce nter of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the es timated vehicle
center on the ground.
Estimated course line
display mode
Screen description
A
B
C
D
E

2787-2. Toyota parking assist monitor
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Wide rear viewVehicle width guide line
Displays a guide path when the
vehicle is being b acked straight up.
Estimated course lines
Show an estimate d course when
the steering wheel is turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc- tion with the estimated course
lines.
• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the cent er of the edge
of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the
edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line
Indicates the estimated vehicle
center on the ground.
A
B
C
D
E
WA R N I N G
●If the steering wheel is straight
and the vehicle width guide
lines and the estimated course
lines are not in alignment, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.