2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

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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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 357
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 360
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 365
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
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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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

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Back door P. 60
Side doors P. 54
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 216
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 295
P. 70
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 521
P. 586
P. 630
P. 636
Fuel filler door P. 109
License plate lights P. 203
Rear view
monitor system
camera
, *1, *2
P. 223

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 442
P. 455
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches
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P. 470
P. 104
Sun visors P. 452
Personal/interior lights P. 437
Rear seat ente rtainment system , *2
P. 406
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 124
Compass  P. 476
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 95
Vanity mirrors P. 453
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights
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P. 438
P. 437
Interior light P. 438
Microphone , *1, *2 P. 360, 378
Assist grips P. 463
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display A udio system, refer to the “Displ ay Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 573)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 584)

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■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without smart key system
Vehicles with smart key system
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
■Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
■ Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Ty p e A Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.