TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: HIGHLANDER HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2020Pages: 572, PDF Size: 21.11 MB
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1713-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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3
Before driving
The setting display will be dis-
played.
3 Press or to
enable (“ON”)/disable
(“OFF”) the automatic
anti-glare function.
The icons will disapp ear if a button
is not operated fo r approximately 5
seconds or more.
■Adjusting the display (digital
mirror mode)
●If the displayed image is adjusted,
it may appear distorted. This is not
a malfunction.
●If the brightness of the Digital
Rearview Mirror is set too high, it
may cause eye strain. Adjust the
Digital Rearvie w Mirror to an
appropriate brightness. If your
eyes become tired, change to
optical mirror mode.
●The brightness of the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will ch ange automati-
cally according to the brightness
of the area in fron t of your vehicle.
■To prevent the light sensors
from malfunctioning
To prevent the light sensors from
malfunctioning, do not touch or
cover them.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the
Digital Rearview Mirror or adjust
the display settings while driv-
ing.
Stop the vehicle and operate
the Digital Rearview Mirror con-
trol switches.
Failure to do so may cause a
steering wheel operation error,
resulting in an unexpected acci-
dent.
●Always pay attention to the
vehicle’s surroundings.
The size of the vehicles and other
objects may look different when in
digital mirror mode and optical
mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to
directly check the safety of the
area around your vehicle, espe-
cially behind the vehicle.
Additionally, if a vehicle
approaches from the rear in the
dark, such as at night, the sur-
rounding area may appear dim.
■To prevent causes of fire
If the driver continues using the
Digital Rearview Mirror while
smoke or odor comes from the
mirror, it may result in fire. Stop
using the system immediately and
contact your Toyota dealer.
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1723-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■Cleaning the mirror surface
If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.
■Cleaning the camera
If the camera lens is dirty or cov-
ered with foreign matter, such as
water droplets, snow, mud, etc.,
the displayed image may not be
clear. In this case, rinse the
camera lens with a large quan-
tity of water and then wipe it
clean with a soft cloth damp-
ened with water.
Dirt on the camera lens can be
cleaned by operating the dedi-
cated camera cleaning washer.
( P.238)
■The camera
The camera for the Digital Rearview
Mirror is located as shown.
Cleaning the D igital Rear-
view MirrorNOTICE
■To prevent the Digital Rear-
view Mirror from malfunction-
ing
●Do not use detergents, such as
thinner, benzene, and alcohol to
clean the mirror. They may dis-
color, deteriorate or damage the
mirror surface.
●Do not smoke, u se matches,
use cigarette lighters or allow
open flames near the mirror. It
may damage the mirror or
cause a fire.
●Do not remove, d isassemble or
modify the mirror.
■To prevent the camera from
malfunctioning
●Observe the fo llowing precau-
tions, otherwise the Digital
Rearview Mirror may not oper-
ate properly.
• Do not strike or hit the camera or subject it to a strong impact,
as the camera installation posi-
tion and angle may be changed.
• Do not remove, disassemble or modify the camera.
• When washing the camera, rinse it with a la rge quantity of
water and then w ipe it clean
with a soft cloth dampened with
water.
Do not strongly rub the camera
lens, as it may be scratched and
will not be able to transmit a
clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or
glass coat to adhere to the cam-
era cover. If this happens, wipe
it off as soon as possible.
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1733-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the follo wing
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicl e
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
• Do not apply hot water to the camera in cold weather, as the
sudden change of temperature
may cause the camera to not
operate properly.
• When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do
not directly spra y the camera
and its surrounding area, as
doing so may cause the camera
to not operate properly.
●Do not subject t he camera to a
strong impact as this could
cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If you notice any symptoms
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1743-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is diffi-
cult to see.
The mirror surface is dirty.
Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry
cloth.
Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the Dig-
ital Rearview Mirror.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming
through the moon roof or
panoramic moon roof,
close the sunshade or
electronic sunshade.)
• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV tower, broadcasting sta-
tion, electric power plant,
or other location where
strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be
present.
• The temperature around the camera is extremely
high/low.
• The ambient temperature is extremely low.
• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the
camera lens.
• The vehicle is under fluo- rescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights, etc.
• Exhaust gas is obstruct- ing the camera.
Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital
mirror mode when the
conditions have
improved.)
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1753-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
The image is diffi-
cult to see.Foreign matters (such as
water droplets, snow, mud,
etc.) is on the camera lens.
Operate the dedicated
camera cleaning
washer and clean the
camera lens. ( P.238)
Change to optical mir-
ror mode.
Rinse the camera with
a large quantity of
water, wipe it clean
with a soft cloth damp-
ened with water, and
then change back to
digital mirror mode.
The image is out of
alignment.
The back door is not fully
closed.Fully close the back
door.
The camera or its surround-
ing area has received a
strong impact.Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The display is dim
and is dis-
played.
The system may be mal-
functioning.
Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
goes off.
SymptomLikely causeSolution
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1763-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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is displayed.
The Digital Rearview Mirror
is extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the
temperature continues to
increase, the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will turn off.)
Reducing the cabin tem-
perature is recom-
mended to reduce the
temperature of the mir-
ror.
( will disappear
when the mirror
becomes cool.)
If does not disap-
pear even though the
mirror is cool, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The lever cannot be
operated properly.The lever may be malfunc-
tioning.
Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
(To change to optical
mirror mode, press and
hold the menu button for
approximately 10 sec-
onds.)
SymptomLikely causeSolution
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1773-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Before driving
1 To select a mirror to adjust,
turn the switch.
Left
Right 2
To adjust the mirror, operate
the switch.
Up
Right
Down
Left
■Mirror angle can be adjusted
when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can
be cleared using the mirror defog-
gers. Turn on the rear window
defogger to turn on the outside rear
view mirror defoggers. ( P.338)
■Automatic adjustment of the
mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be
entered to memory and recalled
automatically by the driving position
memory. ( P.159)
■Linked mirror function when
reversing (if equipped)
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror
select switch is selected, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically
angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better
view of the ground.
To disable this function, select nei-
ther “L” nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when
the vehicle is reversing, adjust the
Outside rear view mir-
rors
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
WA R N I N G
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions
while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss
of control of the vehicle and cause
an accident, resul ting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while
driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors
folded.
●Both the driver and passenger
side mirrors must be extended
and properly adjusted before
driving.
Adjustment procedure
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1783-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
HIGHLANDER HV_Umirror angle at a desired position
with the shift lever in R.
The adjusted angle will be memo-
rized and the mirror will automati-
cally tilt to the memorized angle
whenever the shift lever is shifted to
R from next time.
The memorized do
wnward tilt posi-
tion of the mirror is linked to the nor-
mal position (angle adjusted with
the shift lever in other than R).
Therefore, if the normal position is
changed after adjustment, the tilt
position will also change.
When the normal position is
changed, readjust the angle in
reversing.
Push the mirror back in the
direction of the vehicle’s rear.
WA R N I N G
■When the mirror defoggers
are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces, as they can become
very hot and burn you.
Folding the mirrors
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1793-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
switches.
Operating the switch moves the
windows as follows:
1 Closing
2 One-touch closing
*
3Opening
4 One-touch opening
*
*: To stop the window partway,
operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
■The power windows can be
operated when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■Operating the power windows
after turning th e hybrid system
off
The power windows can be oper-
ated for approximately 45 seconds
even after the power switch is
turned to ACC or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the win-
dow frame while the
window is clos-
ing, window move ment is stopped
and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught
between the door and window while
the window is opening, window
movement is stopped.
■When the window cannot be
opened or closed
When the jam protection function or
catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window can-
not be opened or closed, perform
the following operations with the
power window swit ch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power
switch in ON, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or
catch protection f unction activat-
ing, continuously operate the
power window switch in the
one-touch closing direction or
one-touch opening direction so
that the door window can be
opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be
opened and closed even when
performing the above operations,
perform the follo wing procedure
for function initialization.
1 Turn the power switch to ON.
2 Pull and hold the power window
switch in the on e-touch closing
direction and completely close
the door window.
3 Release the power window
switch for a m oment, resume
pulling the switch in the
one-touch closing direction, and
hold it there for approximately 6
seconds or more.
4 Press and hold the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch
opening direction. After the door
window is completely opened,
continue holding the switch for
an additional 1 second or more.
Power windows
Opening and closing the
power windows
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1803-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Release the power window
switch for a m oment, resume
pushing the switch in the
one-touch opening direction, and
hold it there for a pproximately 4
seconds or more.
6 Pull and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch closing
direction again. After the door
window is completely closed,
continue holding the switch for a
further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the
window is moving, start again from
the beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot
be fully closed or opened, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■Door lock linked window opera-
tion
●The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
mechanical key.
* ( P.490)
●The power windows can be
opened using the wireless remote
control.
* ( P.131)
*: These settings must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
■Power windows open warning
buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is
shown on the multi -information dis-
play when the power switch is
turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows
open.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.526)
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all
the power window operations,
including the operation for the
passengers. In order to prevent
accidental operation, especially
by a child, do not let a child
operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts
caught in the power window.
Also, when ridin g with a child, it
is recommended to use the win-
dow lock switch. (
P.181)
●Check to make sure that all pas-
sengers do not have any part of
their body in a pos ition where it
could be caught when a window
is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote
control or mechanical key and
operating the power windows,
operate the power window after
checking to make sure that
there is no poss ibility of any
passenger having any of their
body parts caug ht in the win-
dow. Also do not let a child
operate window by the wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. It is possib le for children
and other passengers to get
caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn
the power switch off, carry the
key and exit the vehicle along
with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly
lead to an accident.