2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER heater

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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the knob fully counterclockwise. The indicator light turns off.
Press the knob into the recessed position.
Pops the knob out
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture
The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
becomes.Front passenger's seat
Driver's seat
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■
Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or
alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear wind ow or left-side rear quarter window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window or left-side rear quarter
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater
wires or print type antenna (if equipped). Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the windows clean. Wipe the windows in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires or print type antenna (if
equipped).
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or print type antenna
(if equipped).

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
9 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power windows
10 AM1 7.5 A Starting system 11 P/SEAT (PS) 30 A Power seat
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 20 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 A Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, fog lights, trailer lights
16 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, instrument panel
lights, switch illumination
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electric power steering, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift
lock system, tire pressure warning
system
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield and rear window
washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
FuseAmpereCircuit

596 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Back door Back door ............................... 60
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 48
Battery
Checking .............................. 473
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 560
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 243
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 367
Bluetooth® phone ................... 363
Bottle holder ............................ 407
Brake assist ............................. 223
Brakes Fluid...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 183
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 186 Care
Exterior ..................................440
Interior ...................................443
Seat belts ..............................444
Cargo capacity .........................242
Cargo hooks .............................424
CD changer ...............................304
CD player ..................................304
Chains .......................................243
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....147
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................147
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........147
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ........................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...............................149
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................130
Battery precautions .......475, 563
Child restraint system............142
Child-protectors .......................56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................91
Installing child restraints ........147
Moon roof precautions ..........107
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...103
Removed key battery precautions .........................498
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................93
Seat belt precautions ..............91
Seat heater precautions ........421
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Floor mat................................... 423
FluidBrake ..................................... 472
Washer .................................. 477
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front automatic air conditioning system.............. 275
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front manual air conditioning system.............. 268
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 135
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 531
Front seats Adjustment ..............................74
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 586
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage ................................. 586
Fuel Capacity ................................ 575
Fuel gauge ............................ 185
Fuel pump shut off system .... 527
Gas station information ......... 636
Information ............................ 587
Refueling ............................... 109
Type ...................................... 575
Fuel door................................... 109
Fuel filler door .......................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 527
Fuses......................................... 499 Garage door opener ................ 429
Gas station information .......... 636
Gauges...................................... 185
Glove box ................................. 400
Grocery bag hooks .................. 424
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 363
Hazard lights switch ................ 518
Head restraints Active head restraints ............. 75
Adjusting ................................ 85
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 586
Heaters Seat heaters.......................... 420
Side mirror ............................ 289
Hood.......................................... 457
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 424
Shopping bag ........................ 424
Horn .......................................... 184
I/M test ...................................... 452
Identification Engine ................................... 573
Vehicle .................................. 573
Ignition switch.................. 170, 174
Illuminated entry system......... 396
Indicator lights ......................... 187
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 606
Inside rear view mirror .............. 95
Instrument panel light control .................................... 186
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 396
Switch ........................... 397, 398
Wattage................................. 586FG
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 459
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 540
Jack handle.............................. 540
Keyless entry ............................. 48
Keys Electronic key ......................... 32
Engine switch ............... 170, 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
Ignition switch ............... 170, 174
Key number ............................ 32
Keyless entry .......................... 48
Keys ....................................... 32
Mechanical key....................... 32
Wireless remote control key ....................................... 48
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 396
Emergency flasher switch .... 518
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 518
Headlight switch ................... 200
Interior light switch........ 397, 398
Outer foot lights .................... 396
Personal light switch............. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Vanity lights .......................... 413
Wattage ................................ 586
Load capacity .......................... 242 Lock steering column ......172, 175
Luggage cover .........................425
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................453
General maintenance ............449
Maintenance data..................572
Maintenance requirements....446
Maintenance data .....................447
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................186
Meters ...................................185
Mirrors Conversation mirror...............415
Inside rear view mirror.............95
Side mirror heaters................289
Side mirrors .............................98
Vanity mirrors ........................413
Moon roof .................................104
MP3 disc ...................................312
Multi-information display ....................................191
Noise from under vehicle ..........24
Odometer ..................................185
Off-road precautions ...............233
Oil Engine oil ..............................466
Opener
Back door ................................60
Fuel filler door .......................109
Glass hatch .............................70
Hood......................................457
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............98
Outside temperature display ....................................191
Overhead console ....................402
Overheating, Engine ................564J
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