2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER audio

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 207
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 214
Driving assist systems ........ 218
Hill-start assist control ......... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models only) ........... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits ............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 263
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
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3-3. Using the rear audio systemRear seat entertainment system features ................ 311
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 318
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 327
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 330
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 331
Using the video mode ........ 333
Changing the initial setting .............................. 335
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 342
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 346
Making a phone call ........... 353
Setting a cellular phone...... 357
Security and system setup ................................ 362
Using the phone book ........ 365 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 372
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 373
• Personal/interior lights ...... 373
• Interior light ....................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 375
• Glove box ......................... 376
• Console box ..................... 377
• Overhead console ............ 378
• Cup holders ...................... 379
• Bottle holders ................... 383
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 384
• Side table ......................... 386
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 388
Vanity mirrors ..................... 389
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) ............................. 390
Conversation mirror ............ 391
Power outlets ...................... 392
Seat heaters ....................... 396
Armrests ............................. 398
Floor mat ............................ 399
Luggage compartment features ............................ 400
Garage door opener ........... 406
Compass ............................ 411

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B
Talk switch , * P. 347
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches  P. 309
Climate remote control switches  P. 280
Cruise control switch 
P. 211Telephone switch , * P. 347
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 177
“DISP” switch  P. 195

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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
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Audio system
P. 281
Security indicator  P. 115, 122
Emergency flasher switch P. 498
Security indicator P. 115, 122
Emergency flasher switch P. 498
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

174 2-1. Driving procedures
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
OFF*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: The engine cannot be switched to OFF unless the shift lever is
in P.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
■ Changing engine switch position
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 263
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)...................... 327
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 330
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 331
Using the video mode ...... 333
Changing the initial setting ............................ 335
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