2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID air condition

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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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
3Interior features

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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Cup holders P. 446
Air conditioning
system
P. 297, 300
Pictorial indexInterior
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Console box P. 444

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 304
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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. 304
Air conditioning
system
P. 288
Air conditioning
system
P. 282
: If equipped
*3: Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
High voltage components
Take care when handling the hybrid sy stem, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and
disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit and DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Rear electric motor (traction
motor) Service plug
High voltage cables
Front electric motor (traction
motor), transaxle and motor
generator
Caution label

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■Hybrid battery air vents
There are air intake vents under
the second seats to cool the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vents become blocked, the
hybrid battery may overheat,
leading to a reduction in hybrid
battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (P. 39) and the
navigation system screen ( P.
39, 41). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 596)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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