2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Quick Reference Guide

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Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-8 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
Steering wheel controls
Audio controlClimate control (if equipped)
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.
vv
Volume controlTemperature
selector
Auto A/C
ONSystem OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
Type 2 (with JBL speakers)
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Type 1
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Menu
Mute
Without seat heater
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable

digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Using the Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Audio unit
Bluetooth® audio
Access to
navigation
system*
Push to
display
audio
screen
* Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Without seat heaterWith seat heater
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a portable
digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication.
Refer to “Using the Bluetooth
® audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel audio switches
Selects a track and album
Turns the power on,
selects an audio source
Volume
Bluetooth® audio
*
Refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide.”
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Console box
Rear
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on
brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates.
HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1)
Average gas mileage after refueling
(2)
Current gas mileage
(3)
Miles left on remaining fuel
(4)
Driving distance from Hybrid System start
(5)
Average gas mileage
(6)
Average gas mileage history
(7)
Current tire pressure
(8)
Energy monitor
Push
and hold “DISP” to set up the displays (including the rearview monitor
display).
Refer to Section 3-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For
vehicle with a navigation system, refer to the “ Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
”
Display
Headphone jacks and headphone volume control
DVD
player
Remote
control
120V
AC power outlet
AV
input port
Rear seat entertainment system
(if
equipped)
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Cup holders
Front
Console box
RearSide table
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Driving distance from Hybrid System start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
(7) Current tire pressure
(8) Energy monitor
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays (including the rearview monitor
display).
Refer to Section 3-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For vehicle with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual. ”
Display
Headphone jacks and headphone volume control
DVD player
Remote control
120V AC Power outlet
AV input port
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Door locks
LockUnlock
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the spare),
“
” indicator light illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by turning
it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
(1)
Rear door
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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Take up slack
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the spare),
“
” indicator light illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by turning
it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack handle
Towing eyeletSocket
adapter
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Jack
Jack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
(2)(3)(1)
Rear door
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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
The Highlander Hybrid employs the advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM) system.
VDIM is designed to enhance handling, traction and braking systems that normally
react to vehicle driving conditions by anticipating tire slippage before a skid, slide
or wheel spin occurs and helps to make corrections in a smooth, progressive way.
In addition to integrating all of the Highlander’s dynamic control systems (VSC,
TRAC, BA, EPS, EBD and ABS), the VDIM system also employs powerful proprietary
software to integrate the Electronic Throttle Control with intelligence (ETC-i) and
Electronically Controlled Brakes (ECB).
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA),
Smart Stop Technology (SST) and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).
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