2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering 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. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 60
Glass hatch .......................... 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 74
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 88
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 98
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 117
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 122
SRS airbags ....................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 143
Installing child restraints ..... 148
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 175
Automatic transmission ...... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 188
Multi-information display ..... 193
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 210
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 216
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Driving assist systems ........ 227
Hill-start assist control ......... 232
Downhill assist control system .............................. 234
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 237
Cargo and luggage ............. 242
Vehicle load limits ............... 247
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 252
Dinghy towing ..................... 270 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 274
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 281
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 289
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 292
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 295
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 297
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 299
Using the radio ................... 307
Using the CD player ........... 314
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 322
Operating an iPod .............. 330
Operating a USB memory ............................ 337
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 345
Using the AUX port............. 349
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 351
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 354
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 357
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 360
Operating a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 365
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 367
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 372
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 373
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 377
Making a phone call ........... 386
Setting a cellular phone...... 390
Security and system setup ................................ 395
Using the phone book ........ 399
3-5. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 406
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 413
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 422
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 425
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 426
Using the video mode ........ 428 Changing the initial
setting ............................... 429
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 436
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 437
• Personal/interior lights ...... 437
• Interior light ....................... 438
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 439
• Glove box ......................... 440
• Console box ..................... 441
• Overhead console ............ 442
• Cup holders ...................... 443
• Bottle holders ................... 447
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 448
• Side table ......................... 450
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 452
Vanity mirrors ..................... 453
Clock................................... 454
Conversation mirror ............ 455
Power outlets ...................... 456
Seat heaters ....................... 460
Armrests ............................. 462
Assist grips ......................... 463
Floor mat ............................ 464
Luggage compartment features ............................ 465
Garage door opener ........... 470
Compass ............................ 476

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 482
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 485
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 488
General maintenance.......... 491
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 494
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 495
Hood ................................... 499
Positioning a floor jack ........ 501
Engine compartment ........... 505
Tires .................................... 521
Tire inflation pressure ......... 530
Wheels ................................ 533
Air conditioning filter............ 536
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 539
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 542
Light bulbs........................... 553 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 562
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 564
If you think something is wrong ............................... 571
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 572
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 573
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 584
If you have a flat tire ........... 586
If the engine will not start.... 600
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 602
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 603
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 604
If the battery is discharged........................ 606
If your vehicle overheats .... 610
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 618
Fuel information ................. 633
Tire information .................. 636
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 648
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 652
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 654
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 655
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 657 Abbreviation list ........................ 668
Alphabetical index .................... 670
What to do if... .......................... 681
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 210
Parking, front side marker and
front turn signal lights
P. 183, 203
Hood P. 499
Windshield wipers P. 212
Moon roof  P. 104
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 98Headlights (low beam)
P. 203
Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
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P. 203
Pole antenna P. 354