2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
With Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
With Smart Key
system
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
PushGrasp
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
PullTurn to open
Store
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Engage support rod
(either position may be used)
OVERVIEW
Pull
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode “D”
Snow mode
Push
Steering lock release
Door locks
With Smart Key system
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in snowy or
icy road conditions.
“S”
Lock
Unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Steering lock release
Turn
Turn
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushPush
Turn
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in snowy or
icy road conditions.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
AngleLength
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open Tilt
Close
Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only)
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seat
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only)
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seatPower seat
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
FrontRear
Lock release buttonLock release button
(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to
remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Pull
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
(1)
(5)
(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-Stow
second row seatSeats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)
Height Angle (if equipped)
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.Seats
-Stowing third row seats
From outside
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seats -Returning third row seats
(1) Pull
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