2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID remote control

82 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Fall-down protection f unction (vehicles with power back door)
While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive
force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door
from rapidly falling down.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
overheat.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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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 following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or entry
function. The doors will lo ck again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the entry function.
● The battery is reconnected.

: If equipped

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Setting the alarm system
Vehicles without navigation system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control door
lock function or entry function.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
Vehicles with navigation system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control door
lock function or entry function.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control door lock
function or entry function.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 262
Rear manual air conditioning system ....... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system ....... 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 277
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 279
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 281
Using the radio ................. 284 Using the CD player ......... 290
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ..................... 297
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 304
Using the AUX adapter........................... 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 309
3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 311
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 318
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 326
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 328
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 329
Using the video mode ...... 331
Changing the initial setting ............................ 333
Interior features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
STEP1
STEP2
: If equipped

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3-3. Using the rear audio system
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Interior features
■
Before using the remote controller (for new vehicle owners)
■ When the remote controller battery is fully depleted
■ If the remote controller batteries are discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The rear seat entertainment system control will not function properly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ When using 3 AA batteries
Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, electric appliance shop,
or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota
dealer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
Remove the cover.
Remove the insulating sheet.STEP1
STEP2
Remove the depleted batteries and install
new 3 AA batteries.

316 3-3. Using the rear audio system
■Headphones
With some headphones generally available in the market, it may be difficult
to catch signals properly. Toyota recommends the use of Toyota genuine
wireless headphones.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
■ Vo l u m e
●Adjust the volume when you connect the headphones to the jack. Loud
sounds may have a significant impact on the human body.
● Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to
emphasize the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assum-
ing that the conversations represent the maximum volume level that the
DVD will play, you may be startled by louder sound effects or when you
change to a different audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not use headphones.
Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When the rear seat entert ainment system is not used
Keep the display closed.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, the opened display may hit an
occupant's body, resulting in injury.
■ To prevent accidents and electric shock
Do not disassemble or modify the remote controller.
■ When the remote controller is not used
Stow the remote controller.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children.
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.

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3-3. Using the rear audio system
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.