2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lights

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 368
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 372
Making a phone call ......... 381
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 385
Security and system setup .............................. 390
Using the phone book ...... 394
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 401
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 402
• Personal/interior lights ... 402
• Interior light .................... 403 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 404
• Glove box....................... 405
• Console box ................... 406
• Overhead console .......... 407
• Cup holders ................... 408
• Bottle holders ................. 412
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 413
• Side table ....................... 415
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 417
Vanity mirrors ................... 418
Conversation mirror ......... 419
Power outlet ..................... 420
Seat heaters..................... 424
Armrests........................... 426
Floor mat .......................... 427
Luggage compartment features .......................... 428
Garage door opener......... 430
Compass .......................... 436

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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the presence of the electr onic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors or glass hatch (if equipped) are
opened/closed, “POWER” switch mode and engine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 402)
Engine switch light
Front door courtesy light
Personal/interior light ( P. 402)
Interior light ( P. 403)

402 3-5. Using the interior lights
Personal/interior light main switch“OFF”
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights and
interior light come on when a door
or the glass hatch (if equipped) is
opened. They turn off when the
doors and glass hatch are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights and
interior light cannot be individually
turned off.
Personal/interior lightsFront On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Personal/interior light main switch and personal/interior lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Center
On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Interior light
On
Door position
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Rear
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 599)
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3-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

444 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?