2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID heater

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blue tooth
® audio system .... 352
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 355
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 360
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 362
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 367
3-4. Using the hands -free
phone syste m
(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 ligh t
mai n 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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Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater
AUX port/USB port
P. 329, 336, 347
Auxiliary box P. 413
AUX port/USB port
P. 329, 336, 347
Seat heater knobs P. 424
Power outlet P. 420
Power outlet P. 420
: If equipped

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
■
Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
●The accelerator pedal is released.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or R.
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● During low or high hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly dis-
charge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every
several months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the
vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
■ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction mo tor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

Interior features3
277
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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ When driving in Eco drive mode
Operation of the air conditioning system is controlled when in Eco drive
mode. Turning off Eco drive mode enhances comfort.

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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
Operating an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
■ Connecting an iPod
Open the cover and connect an iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if it is not turned on.
STEP1
Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater

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3-2. Using the audio system
Operating a USB memor y
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
■Connecting a USB memory
Open the cover and connect a USB memory.
Turn on the power of the USB memory if it is not turned on.
STEP1
Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater

347
3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
Using the AUX port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect the portable audio device.
Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater
Press .STEP1
STEP2