2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Turn the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel will
automatically turn off after about 30
minutes.
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
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Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
forward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
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Seat heaters/ventilators Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters and ventilators
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3385-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
■The seat heaters and seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Seat heaters
Turn the dial fully backward. T he indicator light will turn off.
Seat heaters/ventilators
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light will turn off.
Hi
Lo
Off
The indicator comes on when the
second seat heater is on.
■ The second seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Second seat heaters
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
5-2. Using the interior lights
Rear interior/rear personal lights (P. 340)
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Front interior/front personal lights ( P. 340)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Power switch light
Front door courtesy lights
Interior li ghts list
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3405-2. Using the interior lights
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights linked to door
position on/off
Turn the light on/off
Interior lights
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Personal lights
FrontRear

3415-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the following lights are left on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior lights
● Personal lights
● Front door courtesy lights
● Ambient lights (if equipped)
● Power switch light
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 556)

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5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 347)
Open tray ( P. 348)
Glove box ( P. 343) Bottle holders (
P. 344)
Cup holders ( P. 345)
Console box ( P. 343)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored
inside.
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3435-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull lever)
■Power back door main switch
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 136)
To open the console box lids,
press on the knob and slide both
lids.
■Tray in the console box
Glove box
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Console box
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

3445-3. Using the storage features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F02U)■
Front
■Rear
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When using the bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.