2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID seats

3856-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the wi ndshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane
Departure Alert] and Automatic High Beam)
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 253, 283).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA and Automatic High
Beam may not operate properly or may cause a malfunction.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window and the rear quarter windows
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window and the rear quarter
windows, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

3916-2. Maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
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Maintenance and care
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.
ItemsCheck points

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Pull the strap upwards to open
the center deck board.
To secure the center deck
board, remove the hook on the
backside of the center deck
board and attach the hook to
the head restraint on the third
seats as shown.
Remove the jack cover.
Remove the jack after removing
the hook.
Taking out the jack
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4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Pull the strap upwards to open
the center deck board.
To secure the center deck
board, remove the hook on the
backside of the center deck
board and attach the hook to
the head restraint on the third
seats as shown.
Remove the mat.
Remove the cover.
If it is difficult to remove the
cover, you can use your key.
Taking out the spare tire
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5508-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

591Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 380, 383Aluminum wheels.................. 381
Exterior ................................. 380
Interior................................... 383
Seat belts .............................. 384
Cargo hooks............................. 349
CD player
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Chains....................................... 318
Child restraint system ............... 62 Booster seats, definition ......... 63
Booster seats, installation ....... 74
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 63
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 70
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 54
Infant seats, definition ............. 63
Infant seats, installation .......... 70
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 68
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 70
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 76
Child safety ................................ 61 12-volt battery
precautions ................. 410, 519
Airbag precautions .................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 139
Child restraint system ............. 62
Glass hatch precautions ....... 145
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Installing child restraints ......... 66
Moon roof precautions .......... 186 Panoramic moon roof
precautions......................... 191
Power window lock switch .... 180
Power window precautions ... 182
Rear door child-protectors .... 131
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 429
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 39
Seat heater precautions ....... 336
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Cleaning ........................... 380, 383 Aluminum wheels ................. 381
Exterior ................................. 380
Interior .................................. 383
Seat belts.............................. 384
Clock......................................... 353
Coat hooks ............................... 359
Compass .................................. 374
Condenser................................ 404
Console box ............................. 343
Conversation mirror ................ 352
Cooling system........................ 403 Hybrid system overheating ... 521
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 264
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 269
Cup holders ............................. 345
Curtain shield airbags............... 42
Customizable features ............ 556
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”

594Alphabetical index
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Front personal lights ............... 340Wattage ................................ 539
Front seats ............................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Cleaning................................ 383
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 169
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 337
Front side marker lights.......... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Front turn signal lights ........... 242 Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 539
Fuel ........................................... 259 Capacity ................................ 531
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 540
Refueling............................... 259
Type .............................. 259, 531
Warning light ......................... 459
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ..................... 107, 113
Current fuel consumption ............... 107, 113
Fuel filler door.......................... 259 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 262
Refueling............................... 259
Fuses ........................................ 430
Garage door opener ................ 361
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 144
Glove box ................................. 343
Grocery bag hooks .................. 349 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 169
Headlights ................................ 244 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 248
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 326
Heated steering wheel .......... 337
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 333
Seat heaters ......................... 337
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 292
Hood ......................................... 396 Open ..................................... 396
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 349
Coat hooks ........................... 359
Grocery bag hooks ............... 349
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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599Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect ........................ 368
Seat belt reminder light........... 459
Seat belts.................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 384
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer .... 459
Seat belt extender................... 37
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 458
Seat heaters ............................. 337
Seat position memory ............. 165
Seat ventilators ........................ 337
Seating capacity ...................... 210
Seats ................................. 156, 158 Adjustment .................... 156, 158
Adjustment
precautions ................. 157, 164
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 66
Cleaning................................ 384
Driving position memory ....... 165
Head restraints ..................... 169
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 337 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 246
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 253
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 283
Radar sensor ........ 278, 298, 307
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 237 Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 512
S mode ................................. 239
Shift lock system ..................... 512
Shopping bag hooks ............... 349
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 244 Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Side mirrors ............................. 177
Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 304
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Side table ................................. 360
Side turn signal lights ............. 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 447
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Smart key system .................... 148 Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Warning message................. 482
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 486
Inflation pressure .................. 536
Storage location.................... 487
Spark plug ................................ 534
Specifications .......................... 528
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”