lights 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
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
®
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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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”.

34 1-1. Hybrid system
●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.

54 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 528)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 538)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without smart key system
Vehicles with smart key system
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
■Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
■ Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Ty p e A Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
the ON mode.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) or
wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control door lock function or entry function
(vehicles with smart key system).
● The battery is reconnected.

: If equipped