light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 Owners Manual

3365-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 indica tor (amber)
lights up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
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 indicato r (green) 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.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Seat ventilators

3375-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Front personal lights (P.338)
Front interior lights ( P.338)
Shift lever light
Open tray lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.338)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.338)
Rear interior light ( P.338)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights

3385-2. Using the interior lights
■Front interior lights
1 Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions
2 Turns the lights on
3 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior lights
1 Turns the door position on
The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.
2Turns the light on
■Front personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
Vehicles without panoramic
moon roof
Vehicles with panoramic
moon roof
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
Operating the interior
lights
Operating the personal
lights

3395-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when
the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the engine
is not running.

3405-3. Using the storage features
5-3.Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P.343)
Open tray (if equipped) ( P.343)
Glove box ( P.341)
Bottle holders ( P.342)
Cup holders ( P.341)
Console box ( P.341)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cau se the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
●Glasses may be deformed by
heat or cracked if they come
into contact with other stored
items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into con-
tact with other stored items, the
lighter may catch fire or the
spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

3415-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
1Unlock with the mechanical
key
2 Lock with the mechanical key
3 Open (pull lever)
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when
the tail lights are on.
Push the tab and slide the con-
sole box lid.
■Tray inside console box
The tray can be slid forward/back-
ward.
Front seats
Second seats (8-seat models)
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
■When storage compartments
are not in use
When driving or when the storage
compartments are not in use,
keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or
sudden swerving, an accident
may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
Glove box
Console box
Cup holders

3505-4. Using the other interior features
A portable device, such as a
smartphone or mobile battery,
can be charged by just placing it
on the charging area, provided
the device is compatible with the
Qi wireless charging standard
created by the Wireless Power
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be
used with a portable device that
is larger than the charging area.
Additionally, depending on the
portable device, the wireless
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.
■The “Qi” logo
The “Qi” logo is a trademark of
the Wireless Power Consortium.
■Name for all parts
Operation indicator light
Charge area
Charging tray
■Using the wireless charger
Place a portable device on the
charging area with its charging
surface facing down. Depending
on the portable device, its
charging coil may not be in the
center of the device. In this
case, place the portable device
so that its charging coil is cen-
tered in the charging area.
While charging, the operation indi-
cator light (oran ge) will be illumi-
nated.
If charging does not begin, move
the portable device as close to the
center of the charging area as pos-
sible. If charging is not performed,
the operation indicator light will
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to exter-
nal devices
●Do not leave external devices in
the vehicle. The temperature
inside the vehicle may become
high, resulting in damage to an
external device.
●Do not push down on or apply
unnecessary force to an exter-
nal device or the cable of an
external device while it is con-
nected.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging
ports for a long period of time with
the engine stopped.
Wireless charger (if
equipped)

3515-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
slowly illuminate in green and
orange alternatively and a sound of
charging coil operation may be
heard repeatedly.
When charging is complete, the
operation indicator light (green) will
illuminate.
■Rapid charging function
 The following portable
devices support rapid
charging.
• Portable devices compliant with
WPC Ver1.2.4 and compatible
with rapid charging
• iPhone’s with an iOS version that supports 7.5 W charging (iPhone
8 and later models)
 When a portable device that
supports rapid charging is
charged, charging automati-
cally switches to the rapid
charging function.
■Recharging function
 If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device
has not been moved, the
wireless charger will restart
charging.
 If a portable device is moved
significantly within the
charging area, the charging
coil may disconnect and
charging may temporarily be
stopped. However, if a
charging coil is detected
within the charging area, the
charging coil inside the wire-
less charger will move near
the other coil and charging
will resume.
■Operation indicator light status
*: Depending on the portable devic e, the operation indicator light may stay
Operation indicator lightStateCharging trayCenter display
OffOffThe wireless charger is off
Green (illumi-
nated)Gray
Standby (charging is possible)
Charging is complete*
Orange (illumi- nated)Blue
A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (ident ifying the portable
device)
Charging in progress

3525-4. Using the other interior features
illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.
■The wireless charger is not working properly.
The followings are situations in which the wireless charger doe s not
work properly and how to deal with the possible causes.
Operation indicator lightSuspected causes/Handling methodCharging trayCenter display
Orange
(Flashing
repeatedly
once every
second)
Gray
Vehicle to wireless charger communica-
tion failure
→If the engine is running, stop and then
restart the engine.
If the engine switch is in ACC, start the
engine.
Green (Flash-
ing repeatedly
once every
second)
Disappear
Wireless charger and multimedia sys-
tem communica tion failure
→If the engine is running, stop and then
restart the engine.
If the engine switch is in ACC, start the
engine.
Green (illumi-
nates)Blue
AM radio stations are being automati-
cally selected
→Wait until the sys tem has completed
the automatic select ion of AM radio sta-
tions. In the case that automatic selec-
tion cannot be completed, stop
automatic selection.
The smart key system is detecting the
key
→Please wait until the key detection is
complete.

3535-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
■The wireless charger can be
operated when
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■Portable devices that can be
charged
●Portable devices compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard
can be charged by the wireless
charger. However, compatibility
with all devices which meet the Qi
wireless charging standard is not
guaranteed.
●The wireless charger is designed
to supply low power electricity (5
W or less) to a cellular phone,
smartphone, or other portable
device.
●Failure to do so may result in the
possibility of fire, However, porta- ble devices, such as the following,
can be charged with more than 5
W.
• 7.5 W charging compatible iPhones can be charged at 7.5 W
or less.
• Portable devices which conform to WPC Ver 1.2.4 (Extended Power
profile ) can be charged at 10 W or
less.
■If a cover or accessory is
attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a
cover or accessory w hich is not Qi
compatible is atta ched. Depending
on the type of cover (including for
certain genuine manufacturer parts)
and/or accessory a ttached, it may
not be possible to charge the porta-
ble device. If the portable device is
placed on the charging area and
Orange
(Repeatedly
flashes 3 times
continuously)
Gray
Foreign substance detection:
A metallic foreign substance is in the
charge area, and so the abnormal heat-
ing prevention function of the charging
coil operated
→Remove the foreign substance from
the charge area.
Portable device misaligned:
→The charging coil in the portable
device moved outside of the charge
area, and so the abnormal heating pre-
vention function of the charging coil
operated
Orange
(Repeatedly
flashes 4 times
continuously)
Gray
Safety shutdown resulting when the
temperature within the wireless charger
exceeded the set value
→Stop charging, remove the portable
device from the charging tray, wait for
the temperature to drop, and then start
charging again.
Operation indicator lightSuspected causes/Handling methodCharging trayCenter display