2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing 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. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 34
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 46
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 48
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 67
Back door ............................. 72
Glass hatch .......................... 81
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 85
Rear seats ............................ 88
Head restraints ..................... 96
Seat belts ............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 106
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 107
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 110
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 112
Moon roof ........................... 115 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 120
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 125
Alarm .................................. 129
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 133
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 134
SRS airbags ....................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 155
Installing child restraints ..... 159
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 172
Power (ignition) switch........ 183
Engine (ignition) switch....... 188
EV-Drive Mode ................... 192
Transmission ...................... 194
Turn signal lever ................. 197
Parking brake ..................... 198
Horn .................................... 199
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 200
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 202
Multi-information display ..... 207
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 218
Fog light switch ................... 224
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 226
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 231
Rear view monitor system .............................. 235
Driving assist systems ........ 239
Hill-start assist control ......... 244
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 246
Cargo and luggage ............. 251
Vehicle load limits ............... 255
Winter driving tips ............... 256
Trailer towing ...................... 260
Dinghy towing ..................... 279 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 282
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 288
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 297
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 300
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 304
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 306
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 307
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 308
Using the radio ................... 316
Using the CD player ........... 323
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 330
Operating an iPod .............. 337
Operating a USB memory ............................ 344
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 352
Using the AUX port............. 355
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 357
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 360
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 363
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 368
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 370
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 375
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 376
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 380
Making a phone call ........... 389
Setting a cellular phone...... 393
Security and system setup ................................ 398
Using the phone book ........ 402
3-5. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 409
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 416
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 425
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 428
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 429
Using the video mode ........ 431 Changing the initial
setting ............................... 432
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 439
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 440
• Personal/interior lights ...... 440
• Interior light ....................... 441
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 442
• Glove box ......................... 443
• Console box ..................... 444
• Overhead console ............ 445
• Cup holders ...................... 446
• Bottle holders ................... 450
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 451
• Side table ......................... 453
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 455
Vanity mirrors ..................... 456
Conversation mirror ............ 457
Power outlet........................ 458
Seat heaters ....................... 462
Armrests ............................. 464
Assist grips ......................... 465
Floor mat ............................ 466
Luggage compartment features ............................ 467
Garage door opener ........... 469
Compass ............................ 475

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 480
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 483
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 486
General maintenance.......... 488
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 491
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 492
Hood ................................... 496
Positioning a floor jack ........ 498
Engine compartment ........... 500
12-volt battery ..................... 511
Tires .................................... 515
Tire inflation pressure ......... 523
Wheels ................................ 526
Air conditioning filter............ 529
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 532
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 535
Light bulbs........................... 548 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 558
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 560
If you think something is wrong ............................... 566
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 567
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 577
If you have a flat tire ........... 579
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 592
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 594
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 595
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 596
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 602
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 607
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 610
Fuel information ................. 624
Tire information .................. 627
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 639
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 643
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 646
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 647
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 649
Abbreviation list........................ 660
Alphabetical index .................... 662
What to do if... .......................... 673
6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 224
Parking, side marker and frontturn signal lights
P. 218
Windshield wipers P. 226
Moon roof  P. 115
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 110Headlights (low beam) P. 218
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
 P. 218, 222
Hood P. 496