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2005 HIGHLANDER Navigation from Aug. ’04 Prod. (OM48539U)
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Navigation System. Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use. Keep this manual
in your vehicle at all times.
The Navigation System is one of the most technologically advanced vehicle accessories ever developed. The system receives satellite signals
from the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. Using these signals and other vehicle sensors, the
system indicates your present position and assists in locating a desired destination.
The navigation system is designed to select efficient routes from your present starting location to your destination. The system is designed
to direct you to a destination that is unfamiliar to you in an efficient manner. The system uses the maps of DENSO. The calculated routes
may not be the shortest nor the least traffic congested. Your own personal local knowledge or “short cut” may at times be faster than the calcu-
lated routes.
The navigation system’s database includes about 75 Point of Interest categories to allow you to easily select destinations such as restaurants
and banks. If a destination is not in the database, you can enter the street address or a major intersection close to it and the system will guide
you there. The system will provide both a visual map and audio instructions. The audio instructions will announce the distance remaining
and the direction to turn in approaching a fork or intersection. These voice instructions will help you keep your eyes on the road and are timed
to provide enough time to allow you to maneuver, change lanes or slow down.
Please be aware that all current vehicle navigation systems have certain limitations that may affect their ability to perform properly.
The accuracy of the vehicle’s position depends on the satellite condition, road configuration, vehicle condition or other circumstan-
ces. For more information on the limitations of the system, refer to pages 9 through 11.

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Important information about this manual
For safety reasons, this manual indicates
items requiring particular attention with the
following marks.
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything
which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed
about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to
yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything
which may cause damage to the ve-
hicle or its equipment if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what
you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk of damage to
your vehicle and its equipment.
INFORMATION
This provides additional information.
Initial screen
When you start the engine or turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” position, the initial
screen appears and the system begins
operating.
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the park-
ing brake for safety.
After a few seconds, the “CAUTION” screen
appears.
Touch either “English” or
“Français” to select a language. Read
and follow the instructions.
When you touch the
“I Agree” switch
on the screen, the map screen appears.
You can access this screen when you push
the
“INFO” button and touch the “Lan-
guage”
switch. Then you can select a lan-
guage.

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Safety Instruction
To use your system in the safest possible
manner, follow all the safety tips shown be-
low.
This system is intended to assist you in
reaching your destination and, if used prop-
erly, can do so. You, as the driver, are solely
responsible for the safe operation of your ve-
hicle and the safety of your passengers.
Do not use any feature of this system to the
extent it distracts you from safe driving. Your
first priority while driving should always be
the safe operation of your vehicle. While you
are driving, be sure to observe all traffic regu-
lations.Prior to the actual use of this system, learn
how to use it and become thoroughly familiar
with it. Read the entire Navigation System
Owner’s Manual to make sure you under-
stand the system. Do not allow others to use
this system until they have read and under-
stood the instructions in this manual.
For your safety, some functions may become
inoperable when you start driving. Unavail-
able switches are dimmed. You can input
your destination and select your route only
when the vehicle is not moving.
CAUTION
For safety, the driver should not
operate the navigation system while
he/she is driving. Inattention to the
road and traffic may cause an
accident.
While you are driving, be sure to
obey the traffic regulations and
maintain awareness of the road
conditions. If a traffic sign on the
road has been changed, route
guidance may provide wrong
information such as the direction of
a one way street.

iv While you are driving, listen to the voice in-
structions as much as possible and glance at
the screen briefly and only when it is safe.
However, do not totally rely on voice gui-
dance. Use it just for your information. If the
system cannot determine your current posi-
tion correctly, there is a possibility of incor-
rect, late or non−voice guidance.
The data in the system may occasionally be
incomplete. Road conditions, including driv-
ing restrictions (no left turns, street closures,
etc.) frequently change. Therefore, before
you follow any instruction from the system,
look to see whether you can comply with the
instruction safely and legally.
This system cannot warn you about such
things as the safety of an area, condition of
streets, and availability of emergency servi-
ces. If you are unsure about the safety of an
area, do not drive into it. Under no circum-
stances is this system a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgement.
Use this system only in locations where it is
legal to do so. Some states/provinces may
have laws prohibiting video screens within
sight of the driver.

xTo search for a destination, the switches
below perform the following operations.
1“Address” switch
You can input the house number and the
street address by using the input keys.
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2“POI Name” switch
You can select one of the many POIs (Points
of Interest) that have been already stored in
the system’s database. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3“POI Category” switch
You can select a destination from the POI
category. 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4“Previous” switch
You can select a destination from any of the
last 99 previously set destinations and from
the previous starting point. 34. . . . . . . . . . .
5“Memory” switch
You can select the location from those regis-
tered as the “Memory points”. (To register
memory points, see page 66.) 33. . . . . . . .
6“Emergency” switch
You can select one of the three categories of
emergency service points that have been al-
ready stored in the system’s database.
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— “Destination” screen

xiiThe switches below perform the follow-
ing operations.
1“Map DVD” switch
Displays information regarding the disc ver-
sion or covered area. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2“Select User” switch
Enables recall of up to three memorized user
setting patterns. 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3“Setup” switch
Enables various settings for the navigation
system. 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4“My Places” switch
Enables changes to “Memory points” and
“Areas to avoid”. 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5“Suspend Guidance” and “Resume
Guidance” switch
Suspends or resumes the guidance.
62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6“Volume” switch
Sets the volume of the voice guidance.
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— “Menu” screen

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To register the cursor position as a
memory point
Memory point registration enables easy ac-
cess to a specific point.
Touch the “Mark” switch.
When you touch the
“Mark” switch, the fol-
lowing screen appears for a few seconds, and
then the map screen returns.
The registered point is shown by on the
map.
To change the icon or name, etc., see page
68.
You can register up to 106 memory points. If
you attempt to register more than 106, a mes-
sage appears for confirmation.
To see information about the icon
where the cursor is set
To display information about an icon, set the
cursor on it.
POI INFORMATION
When the cursor is set on a POI icon, the
name and
“Info.” switch are displayed on
the top of the screen.

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When your vehicle is receiving signals from
the satellites, the “GPS” mark appears at the
top left of the screen.
The GPS signal may be physically ob-
structed, leading to inaccurate vehicle posi-
tion on the map display. Tunnels, tall build-
ings, trucks, or even the placement of objects
on the instrument panel may obstruct the
GPS signals.
The installation of window tinting may also ob-
struct the GPS signals. Most window tinting
contains some metallic content that will inter-
fere with the GPS signal reception. We ad-
vice against the use of window tinting on ve-
hicles equipped with navigation systems.
The GPS satellites may not send signals due
to repairs or improvements being made to
them.Even when the navigation system is receiving
clear GPS signals, the vehicle position may
not be shown accurately or inappropriate
route guidance may occur in some cases.
(a) Accurate current vehicle
position may not be shown in
the following cases:
When driving on a small angled Y−shaped
road.
When driving on a winding road.
When driving on a slippery road such as
in sand, gravel, snow, etc.
When driving on a long straight road.
When freeway and surface streets run in
parallel.
After moving by ferry or vehicle carrier.
When a long route is searched during high
speed driving.
When driving without setting the current
position calibration correctly.
After repeating a change of direction by
going forward and backward, or turning on
a turntable in the parking lot.
When leaving a covered parking lot or
parking garage.
When a roof carrier is installed.
When driving with tire chains installed.
When the tires are worn.
After replacing a tire or tires.
When using tires that are smaller or larger
than the factory specifications.