TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 Owners Manual

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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

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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.

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■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

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does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.
■AM radio cooperation function
during charging
●When noise enters the AM radio
during charging, charging fre-
quency will be automatically
changed to reduce noise.
●While the AM radio automatic tun-
ing, charging is temporarily
stopped in order to prevent tuning
error due to noise caused by
charging. When tuning is finished,
charging will be automatically
resumed.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be
detected in the cabin, charging
cannot be performed. When a
door is opened and closed,
charging may be temporarily sus-
pended.
●While charging, the wireless char-
ger and the portable device will
become warm. This is not a mal-
function. If a portable device
becomes warm while charging
and charging stops due to the pro-
tection function of the portable
device, wait until the portable
device cools down and charge it
again.
The fan may start operating to
lower the temperature inside the
wireless charger, however this is
not a malfunction.
■Sound generated during opera-
tion
When the power su pply switch is
turned on or while a portable device
is being identified, operation sounds
may be heard. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P. 3 7 3
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device,
for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the main part
of the portable device while driv-
ing.
■Caution while in motion
Do not charge lightweight devices
such as wireless headphones
while in motion. These devices
are very light and may be ejected
from the charging tray, which may
lead to unforeseen accidents.
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter def ibrilla-
tors, as well as any other electri-
cal medical device, should consult
their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
■To prevent malfunctions or
burns
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in an
equipment failure and damage,
catch fire, burns due to overheat
or electric shock.
●Do not insert any metallic
objects between the charging
area and the portable device
while charging.
●Do not attach a n aluminum
sticker or other metallic objects
to the charge area.
●Do not attach a n aluminum
sticker or other metallic objects
to the side of the portable
device (or to its case or cover)
that touches the charge area.

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WARNING
●Do not use the charging tray as
a small storage space.
●Do not subject to a strong force
or impact.
●Do not disassemble, modify or
remove the wireless charger.
●Do not charge devices other
than specified portable devices.
●Keep away from magnetic
items.
●Do not charge devices if the
charge area is covered in dust.
●Do not cover with a cloth or sim-
ilar material.
NOTICE
■Situations in which the func-
tion may not operate normally
Devices may not be charged nor-
mally in the following situations.
●The portable device is fully
charged
●The portable device is being
charged with a cable connected
●There is foreign matter between
the charge area and portable
device
●Charging has caused the porta-
ble device to heat up
●The temperature around the
charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or
higher, such as in extreme heat
●The portable device is placed
with its charging side facing up
●The portable device is placed in
an area misaligned from the
charge area
●The portable device is larger
than the charging tray
●A foldable and portable device
is placed outside the charge
area
●The camera lens protrudes 0.12
in. (3 mm) or more from the sur-
face of the portal device
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise
are emitted, such as near a tele-
vision tower, power plant, gaso-
line station, broadcasting
station, large display, airport,
etc.
●Any of the following objects that
is protrudes 0.08 in. (2 mm) or
thicker is stuck or installed
between the charging side of
the portable device and the
charge area.
• Thick cases or covers
• A case or cover attached with an uneven or tilt ed surface, so
that the charging side is not flat
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger- rings, straps, etc.
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by
any of the following metallic
objects:
• A card that has metal on it, such as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigarettes that includes aluminum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
• Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media

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Second seats (8-seat models)
Pull the armrest down for use.
Second seats (7-seat models)
Pull the armrest down for use.
NOTICE
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
• A case which ha s magnet in it
on the charging side of the por-
table device
●Electric wave type wireless
remote controls are being used
nearby
●The electronic key is not inside
the vehicle
●2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray at
the same time
If charging is abnormal or the
operation indicator light contin-
ues to flash for any other reason,
the wireless charger may be mal-
functioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■To prevent malfunctions and
data corruptions
●When charging, bringing a
credit, or other magnetic card,
or magnetic storage media
close to the charge area may
clear any stored data due to
magnetic influence. Also, do not
bring a wristwatch or other pre-
cision instrument close to the
charge area since doing so may
cause it to malfunction.
●Do not charge with a non-con-
tact IC card such as a transpor-
tation system IC card inserted
between the charging side of a
portable device and the charge
area. The IC chip may become
extremely hot and damage the
portable device or IC card. Be
especially careful not to charge
a portable device inside a case
or cover with a non-contact IC
card attached.
●Do not leave portable devices
inside the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle can become hot in
extreme heat, which could
cause a malfunction.
■If the smartphone OS has
been updated
If the smartphone OS has been
updated to a newer version, its
charging specifications may have
changed significantly.
For details, check the information
on the manufacturer’s website.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger
for a long period of time with the
engine is stopped.
Armrest

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An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.
The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
■12 V
Please use as a power supply
for electronic goods that use
less than 12 VDC/10 A (power
consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods,
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected
power outlets is less than 120
W.
On the instrument panel
Open the lid.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in or out o f the vehicle or
rising from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or
put a heavy load on the assist
grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be hung
on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or sharp objects on the
hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-
bags deploy, these items may
become projectiles, causing death
or serious injury.
Power outlets

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Inside the console box
Open the lid.
■120 VAC (if equipped)
Accessories that use less than
100 W.
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used
when
12 V
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
120 VAC (if equipped)
The engine switch is in ON.
■Using the power outlet (vehi-
cles with Stop & Start system)
When the engine restarts after hav-
ing been stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the power outlets may
be temporarily unusable, but this is
not a malfunction.
■When turning the engine switch
off
Disconnect electrical devices with
charging functions, such as mobile
battery packs.
If such devices are left connected,
the engine switch may not be turned
off normally.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power
outlet
Close the power outlet lid when
the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause
a short circuit.
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
Do not use the p ower outlet lon-
ger than necessary when the
engine is not running.
■Appliances that may not
operate properl y (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances
may not operate properly even if
their power consumption is under
100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak
wattage
●Measuring devices that pro-
cess precise data
●Other appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply

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1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.
3 To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.
Open the cover.
The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the vanity light s remain on when
the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
1 Push the lid.
2 Push the lid back up half way.
■To use the overhead console
from the conversation mirror
state
Fully close the lid, then open it
again. ( P.343)
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on
for extended periods while the
engine is off.
Conversation mirror

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1Pull the tab up.
2 Hook the sunshade on to the
anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull the tab
up slightly to unhook the shade
from the anchors, and lower it
slowly.
*: If equipped
■HomeLink® programming pro-
cedure
The programming procedures can
also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer sup-
port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
The HomeLink® wireless control
system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.
Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)
NOTICE
■To ensure normal operation
of the sunshades
●Do not put anything in an area
where it may interfere with the
operation of a rear door sun-
shade.
●To prevent damage to the rear
door sunshades, do not apply
excessive load or attach items
to the rear door sunshades.
Garage door opener*
The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink
® to operate
garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.
System components