heater TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Brake Hold ......................... 214
4-3. Operating the lights and wip- ers
Headlight switch ................. 216
Automatic High Beam ........ 219
Fog light switch .................. 222
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 222
Rear windshield wiper and washer ............................. 225
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 227
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +......................................... 229
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................... 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........ 257
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..... 269
Stop & Start system ........... 272
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)... 278
Intuitive parking assist ........ 284
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............................ 292
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......................................... 297
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................. 304
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).... 310
Driving mode select switch ......................................... 314
Multi-terrain Select ............. 315
Snow mode switch ............. 318
Downhill assist control system ......................................... 319
Driving assist systems........ 321
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips............... 327Utility vehicle precautions ..
330
5-1. Toyota multi-operation touch Toyota multi-operation touch......................................... 334
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ............................. 336
Front automatic air conditioning system ............................. 341
Rear manual air conditioning system ............................. 354
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................. 356
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.... 360
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 363
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 366
Luggage compartment features ......................................... 371
5-5. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ........ 37
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Garage door opener........... 387
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 399
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements......................................... 402
General maintenance......... 404
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Interior features
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Interior features
.5-1. Toyota multi-operation touch
Toyota multi-operation touch .................................. 334
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air condition- ing system ................. 336
Front automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 341
Rear manual air condition- ing system ................. 354
Rear automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 356
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
.................................. 360
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 363
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features.................................. 366
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 371
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features . 375
Garage door opener.... 387

3605-2. 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

3615-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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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.

3625-2. 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

4006-1. 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.229)
■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

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the engine.
 Turn on the emergency flash-
ers. ( P.450)
 For vehicles with power back
door: Turn off the power back
door system. ( P.521)
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.
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire. The flat tire
can be replaced with the
spare tire.
For details about tires:
 P.419
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire.
Driving even a short distance with
a flat tire can damage the tire and
the wheel beyond repair, which
could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the
vehicle

5158-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_UGrade 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

552Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER_UAutomatic light control system
............................................... 217
Automatic transmission ........ 206 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 208
M mode ................................ 208
Auxiliary boxes ............... 369, 374
Average fuel economy ....... 86, 94
Average vehicle speed....... 88, 97
AWD Control ....................... 88, 97
B
Back door ................................ 121
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Battery Battery checking................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 491
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 327
Replacing ............................. 493
Warning light ........................ 459
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 278
Brake Brake hold ............................ 214
Fluid ............................. 416, 504
Parking brake ....................... 211
Warning light ........................ 458
Brake assist ............................ 321
Break-in tips ........................... 180
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 278
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 255
C
Care Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 399 Seat belts .............................399
Wheels and wheel ornaments
...........................................396
Cargo capacity ........................189
Cargo net hooks .....................371
Chains......................................328
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ...60
Fixed with a seat belt..............55
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........62
Child safety Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........121
Battery precautions ......417, 494
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions..............360
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Moon roof precautions..........171
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................175
Power window lo ck switch ....169
Power window precautions...168
Rear door child-protectors ....120
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................29
Seat belt precautions..............49
Child-protectors......................120
Cleaning Exterior .................................396
Interior ..................................399
Radar sensor ........................230
Seat belts .............................399
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................396

555Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER_UEvent data record
er (EDR)......... 8
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Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 422
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 472
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 503
Brake .................................... 504
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights Switch................................... 222
Footwell light ....... ................... 363
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 141
Cleaning ............................... 399
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 147
Head restraints ..................... 150
Memory recall function ......... 149
Seat heaters ......................... 360
Seat position memory .......... 147
Seat ventilators .................... 360
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 216
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Fuel Capacity ............................... 501
Fuel gauge ............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 457
Information ........................... 509
Refueling .............................. 227
Type ..................................... 501
Warning light ........................ 461 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ......86, 94
Current fuel consumption .86, 94
Fuel economy .....................86, 94
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................488
Refueling ..............................227
Fuel gauge.................................81
Fuel pump shut off system ....457
Fuses .......................................438
G
Garage door open er ...............387
Gauges ......................................81
Glove box ................................367
Glove box light........................367
H
Head restraints .......................150
Headlight aim ..........................440
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................218
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................219
Light switch...........................216
Replacing light bulbs ............441
Head-up display ......................103 Driving information display area...........................................103
Eco Driving Indicator ............106
Navigation system-linked display ...........................................106
Settings ................................104
Heated steering wheel............360
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................341
Heated steering wheel..........360