2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

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Assist grips (folding type)
CAUTION
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
An assist grip installed on the cei ling can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehic le. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
The shape of the retaining
hooks (clips) and the fixing
procedure of the floor mat for
your vehicle may differ from
those shown in the illustration.
For details, refer to the floor
mat retention clip installation
instructions supplied with the
clips.
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compar tment features
■Cargo hooks
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■ Grocery bag hooks
■ Auxiliary box
Lift the center deck board.

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CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they
are not in use.
■ Caution while driving
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
NOTICE
■Grocery bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 4 lb. (2 kg) on grocery bag hooks.
■ Separating the luggage compartment
The center deck board can be
used to separate the luggage
compartment.
Remove the center deck
board and insert it upright into
the groove.
The board cannot be inserted
when the luggage cover is
stowed.

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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink®.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink
®
Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® control but-
tons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink® in view while pro-
gramming.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, and
security systems, and other devices.
STEP1
: If equipped

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Press and hold down one of the
buttons on the HomeLink® and
the button on the transmitter.
When the indicator light on the
HomeLink
® changes from a slow
to a rapid flash within 20 sec-
onds, you can release both but-
tons.
Test the operation of the
HomeLink
® by pressing the
newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door
opener, check to see if the garage
door opens and closes. If the
garage door does not operate,
see if your garage transmitter is
of the Rolling Code type. Press
and hold the programmed
HomeLink
® button. The garage
door has the rolling code feature
if the indicator light (on the
HomeLink
®) flashes rapidly for 2
seconds and then remains lit. If
your transmitter is the Rolling
Code type, proceed to the head-
ing “Programming a rolling code
system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Programming a Rolling Code sys tem (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is Rolling Code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming the HomeLink
®” before proceeding with the
steps listed below.
Locate the learn button on t he ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener
for the location of the learn button.
Press the learn button.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3
below.
Press and release the vehicle’s programmed HomeLink® but-
ton twice. The garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If
the door does not open, press and release the button a third time.
This third press and release will complete the programming process
by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recog-
nize the HomeLink
® transceiver and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to prog ram another rolling code sys-
tem for any of the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
■ Programming an entry gate (f or U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
Place your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the
surface of the HomeLink
®.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink® in view while program-
ming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink® button.
Repeatedly press and releas e (cycle) the device’s remote
control button for two seconds each until step 4 is complete.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
® compatible trans-
ceiver start to flashing ra pidly, release the buttons.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Test the operation of the HomeLink® by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to se e if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
® buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the programming
instructions.
Operating the HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light on the HomeLink® transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink® continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long
as the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 10 seconds (or
20 seconds depending on the
model) until the indicator light
flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
STEP5
STEP6