TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2010 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Type C (12 V)
Type D (115 VAC)*
3
Main switch
To use the power outlet,
turn on the main switch.
Power outlet socket
Type E (12 V)
*1: Vehicles with seat heater
*2: Vehicles without seat heater
*3: Vehicles with rear entertainment system

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■The power outlet can be used when
12 V
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
115 VAC
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
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 cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
115 VAC
Do not use a 115 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 115 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the pro-
tection circuit will cut the power supply.
■ To prevent the 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly (115 VAC)
The following 115 VAC appliances may not operate properly even if their
power consumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the knob fully counterclockwise. The indicator light turns off.
Press the knob into the recessed position.
Pops the knob out
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture
The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
becomes.Front passenger's seat
Driver's seat
: If equipped

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery from being discharged
Turn the switches off when the hybrid system is off.

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Armrests
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering wi\
th the
movement of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the
correct side faces upward.
● Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the car-
pet.
Secure the driver's floor mat
using the hooks provided.

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Luggage compar tment features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Grocery bag hooks
■ Auxiliary box
Lift the center deck board.

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■Separating luggage compartment
The center deck board can be
used to separate the luggage
compartment.
Remove the center deck
board and insert it upright into
the groove.
The board cannot be inserted
when the luggage cover is
stowed.

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When taking out luggage through the glass hatch (vehicles with glass
hatch)
■ Luggage cover (vehicles with luggage cover)
Hang the hooks on the hook
brackets on the second seat
seatback.
Vehicles with the third seat:
When using the luggage cover,
the third seat must be fold
down. ( P. 96)
Pull out the luggage cover and
engage both ends to secure it.
STEP1
STEP2
Pull the luggage cover to disengage both
ends.
Engage both ends of the luggage cover
with the grooves shown in the illustration
and stand the cover upright.STEP1
STEP2

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■Removing the luggage cover ( vehicles with luggage cover)
The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure below.
■ Luggage storage box (vehicles without third seat)
Detach the hooks.
Push in the left side of the luggage
cover while keeping hold of the right
side. Then raise the right side and pull
the luggage cover out.
Lift the deck board.
Secure the board using the hook.STEP1
STEP2