TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: HIGHLANDER HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2013 XU50 / 3.GPages: 36, PDF Size: 7.83 MB
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QUICK RE F ERENCE GUIDE
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Highlander Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander
Hybrid operations. Every Highlander Hybrid owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2013
Highlander Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2013
Highlander Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Bluetooth® audio 25
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door-Power back 18
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 22
Multi-Information Display
2 26
Parking brake 12
Power outlets-12V DC 19
Power outlet-120V AC 19
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 20
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 15
Steering lock release 12
Steering wheel controls 23
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 17
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Door locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System
TM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air ConditioningManual Air Conditioning
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-Information Display button
Voice command button2
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Display Audio System with navigation and Entune
2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button (Smart Key)1
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Automatic Air ConditioningManual Air ConditioningDisplay Audio System with
navigation and Entune
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
VSC/TRAC off switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1 If equipped2 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual. ”
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicatorFront passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Driving Mode indicator
EV-Drive Mode indicator
Variable economy zone indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
With power
back doorWithout power
back door
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress brake
pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to unlockCarry remote to lock/unlock
Push
Grasp
Push
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
With Smart Key system
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Push*
Turn to open
Store
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Engage support rod (either
position may be used)
* It may take up to 10 seconds after pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
Pull
OVERVIEW
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