2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER mirror

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
®
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

P. 203
Pole antenna P. 354

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 442
P. 455
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches

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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: If equipped
Power back door switch 
P. 60
Instrument panel light control dial P. 187
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
 P. 297
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 98
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 228

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 295
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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. 295
Air conditioning
system
P. 281
Air conditioning
system
P. 274
: If equipped
*4: Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*5: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.