751-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (P. 32)
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
3
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
761-1. For safe use
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Raise the head restraint so that
the top tether strap can easily
be passed between the head
restraint and seatback.
If your child restraint system inter-
feres with a head restraint and can-
not be installed properly, install the
child restraint system after remov-
ing the head restraint. (P. 170)
Secure the child restraint sys-
tem using the seat belt or
LATCH anchors.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Run the top tether strap under the
head restraint.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
1
2
3
771-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 36)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the driver's seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
second seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
781-1. For safe use
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system on the center second and third
seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second seat only)\
and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be
adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat
as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●When using the right-hand second and
third seat for the child restraint system,
do not sit in the center second and third
seat. Seat belt function may be
impaired, such as being positioned
overly high or loose-fitting, which may
result in death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident.
791-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
WARNING
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in
the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
1643-3. Adjusting the seats
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not fold down a rear seatback when there are passengers sitting in the
rear seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
■ After adjusting or returning the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
591Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Care................................... 380, 383Aluminum wheels.................. 381
Exterior ................................. 380
Interior................................... 383
Seat belts .............................. 384
Cargo hooks............................. 349
CD player
*
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
C
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”
599Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
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
S
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”