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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013
Highlander Hybrid
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Bluetooth® audio 25
Clock 19
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door-Power back 18
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 22
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 22
Multi-Information Display
2 26
Parking brake 12
Power outlets-12V DC 19
Power outlet-120V AC 19
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 20
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 15
Steering lock release 12
Steering wheel controls 23
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 17
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Door locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System
TM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicatorFront passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Driving Mode indicator
EV-Drive Mode indicator
Variable economy zone indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
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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.
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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