2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER mirror

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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 60
Glass hatch .......................... 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 74
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 88
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 98
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 120
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 121
SRS airbags ....................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 135
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 147
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 174
Automatic transmission ...... 177
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
Horn .................................... 184
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 185
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 187
Multi-information display ..... 191
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 215
Rear view monitor system .............................. 219
Driving assist systems ........ 223
Hill-start assist control ......... 228
Downhill assist control system (4WD models) ...... 230
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 233
Cargo and luggage ............. 238
Vehicle load limits ............... 242
Winter driving tips ............... 243
Trailer towing ...................... 247
Dinghy towing ..................... 265 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 268
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 275
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 283
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 286
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 289
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 291
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 292
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 293
Using the radio ................... 297
Using the CD player ........... 304
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 312
Operating an iPod .............. 320
Operating a USB memory ............................ 327
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 335
Using the AUX port............. 339
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 341
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 344
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blue tooth
® audio system .... 347
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 350
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 355
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 357
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 362
3-4. Using the hands -free
phone syste m
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 363
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 367
Making a phone call ........... 376
Setting a cellular phone...... 380
Security and system setup ................................ 385
Using the phone book ........ 389
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 396
• Personal/interior light
main sw itch ...................... 397
• Personal/interior lights...... 397
• Interior light ...................... 398 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 399
• Glove box ......................... 400
• Console box ..................... 401
• Overhead console ............ 402
• Cup holders ...................... 403
• Bottle holders ................... 407
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 408
• Side table ......................... 410
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 412
Vanity mirrors ..................... 413
Clock................................... 414
Conversation mirror ............ 415
Power outlets ...................... 416
Seat heaters ....................... 420
Armrests ............................. 422
Floor mat ............................ 423
Luggage compartment features ............................ 424
Garage door opener ........... 429
Compass ............................ 435

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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 206
Parking, front side marker and
front turn signal lights
P. 182, 200
Hood P. 457
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof  P. 104
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 98Headlights (low beam)
P. 200
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights

P. 200
Pole antenna P. 344

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 402
P. 415
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches

P. 429
P. 104
Sun visors P. 412
Personal/interior lights P. 397
Rear seat entertainment system , *2
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 123
Compass  P. 435
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 95
: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vanity mirrors P. 413
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights

P. 398
P. 397
Interior light P. 398

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: If equipped
Power back door switch 
P. 60
Instrument panel light control dial P. 186
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 291
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 98
Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch P. 224

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 289
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 289
Air conditioning
system
P. 275
Air conditioning
system
P. 268