light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 196
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 198
Multi-information display ..... 203
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 221
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 224
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 226
Rear view monitor system .............................. 230
Driving assist systems ........ 234
Hill-start assist control ......... 239
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 241
Cargo and luggage ............. 246
Vehicle load limits ............... 250
Winter driving tips ............... 251
Trailer towing ...................... 255
Dinghy towing ..................... 274 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 278
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 284
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 293
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 296
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 300
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 302
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 303
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 304
Using the radio ................... 308
Using the CD player ........... 315
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 322
Operating an iPod .............. 329
Operating a USB memory ............................ 336
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 344
Using the AUX port............. 347
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 349
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blue tooth
® audio system .... 352
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 355
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable
player ............................... 360
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable
player ............................... 362
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 367
3-4. Using the hands -free
phone syste m
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 368
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 372
Making a phone call ........... 381
Setting a cellular phone...... 385
Security and system setup ................................ 390
Using the phone book ........ 394 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 401
• Personal/interior ligh t
mai n switch ....................... 402
• Personal/interior lights ...... 402
• Interior light ....................... 403
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 404
• Glove box ......................... 405
• Console box ..................... 406
• Overhead console ............ 407
• Cup holders ...................... 408
• Bottle holders ................... 412
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 413
• Side table ......................... 415
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 417
Vanity mirrors ..................... 418
Conversation mirror ............ 419
Power outlet........................ 420
Seat heaters ....................... 424
Armrests ............................. 426
Floor mat ............................ 427
Luggage compartment features ............................ 428
Garage door opener ........... 430
Compass ............................ 436

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 445
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 448
General maintenance.......... 450
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 453
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 454
Hood ................................... 458
Positioning a floor jack ........ 460
Engine compartment ........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 473
Tires .................................... 477
Tire inflation pressure ......... 485
Wheels ................................ 488
Air conditioning filter............ 491
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 494
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 497
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 521
If you think something is wrong ............................ 527
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 528
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 538
If you have a flat tire ........... 539
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 554
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 555
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 556
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 558
If your vehicle overheats .... 562
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 567
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219
Parking, side marker and frontturn signal lights
P. 213
Windshield wipers P. 221
Moon roof  P. 113
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 108Headlights (low beam) P. 213
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
 P. 213, 217
Hood P. 458

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 477
P. 539
P. 581
P. 587
: If equipped
Side doors P. 65
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 213
Rear window
wiper
P. 224
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 300
P. 79
License plate lights P. 213
Rear turn signal lights P. 193
Back door P. 70
Fuel filler door P. 118

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 407
P. 419
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches
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P. 430
P. 113
Sun visors P. 417
Personal/interior lights P. 402
Rear seat entertainment system , *
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 133
Compass  P. 436
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 105
Vanity mirrors P. 418
Personal/interior lights P. 402
Interior light P. 403
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 230
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 104
Glove box P. 405
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
 P. 72
Parking brake pedal P. 194
Hood release lever P. 458
Auxiliary box P. 413
Multi-information
display
P. 203
Fuel filler door opener P. 118
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 219
P. 213
P. 193
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 221
P. 224
Gauges and
meters
P. 196
Floor mat P. 427
Horn P. 195
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart key system)
P. 179

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VSC/TRAC off switch P. 235
Power back door switch 
P. 70
Instrument panel light control dial P. 197
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 302
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 108

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●If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift
lever in D to avoid discharging the battery.
● To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when
the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the
doors is closed and all lights are turned off.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 560
■ After the 12-volt battery has di scharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is
open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the engine is
started or stopped, or while the engine is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed or accelerator is loosened.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear
seat.

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■Hybrid battery air vents
There are air intake vents under
the second seats to cool the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vents become blocked, the
hybrid battery may overheat,
leading to a reduction in hybrid
battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (P. 37) and the
navigation system screen ( P.
37, 39). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.