
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle 
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations 
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly 
and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the  
Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the  Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your Highlander 
Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander 
Hybrid operations. Every Highlander Hybrid owner should review 
the  Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed 
  
information highlighted in
  
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe 
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment 
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the 
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at 
any time without notice.
2015 
Highlander Hybrid
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel  tank door release and cap  8
Hood release  8
Indicator 
symbols  
4-5
Instrument 
cluster  
4
Instrument 
panel  
2-3
Keyless entry1    6
Light 
control-Instrument panel  9
Smart Key system1,2 7  Air Conditioning/Heating 24-25
Audio   23
Auto lock/unlock
1 13
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 35-44
Clock
  26
Cruise control
 
26-27
Door locks
 
12
Door-Power 
back (rear liftgate)  
15-16
Driver Easy Speak 24
EV Drive Mode
 
11
Garage 
door opener (HomeLink
®)3 27
Hybrid 
Synergy Drive System
 
10
Lights1 & turn signals 18-19
Moonroof  14
Multi-Information Display2 20
Pairing 
a Bluetooth Device
 22
Panoramic 
Moonroof 
 14
Parking 
Brake
 
13
Power outlets-12V 
DC
 
19
Power outlet-120V 
AC
 
19
Rear 
seat entertainment system  
22
Seat 
adjustments-Front
 
16
Seat 
adjustments-Rear
 
17
Seats-Head 
restraints
 
17
Seat 
heaters / Seat ventilators  
25-26
Seats-Returning 
third row seats  
17
Seats-Stowing 
third row seats  
17
Steering 
lock release
 
13
Steering 
wheel controls and Bluetooth
® 21
Tilt and 
telescopic steering wheel
 14
Transmission
  12
Windows-Power
  20
Windshield wipers & washers
 
18  Doors-Child safety locks 29
Floor  mat installation  32
Seat 
belts  
28
Seat 
belts-Shoulder belt anchor  
29
Spare 
tire & tools  
30
Star 
Safety System
TM 31-32
Third row center seat belt
 29
Tire Pres
sure Monitoring (warning) System
 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY 
FEATURES
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.    

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Multi-Information Display
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped)  Push the switch 
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To 
stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch  Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window 
remains operable. 
MicrophoneSteering wheel telephone controls
Volume control
“       < > ” switch
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod
®, etc.).
Start call
End call
vv
Push “meter control switches” to change information in the following:
(1) Drive information
(2) Navigation system linked display
(3) Audio system linked display
(4) Dynamic radar cruise control
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(5) LDA (Lane Departure Alert) status1
(6) Warning messages
(7) Settings display
1 If equipped
Steering wheel switches 
and Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from 
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the 
system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio/phone,” in the  Owner’s Manual, for more 
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please refer to the  Owner’s Manual
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
1. Press the “APPS” button followed by the “Setup” button on the display screen.
2. Touch “Bluetooth” on the display screen
3. Touch “Add” on the display screen
4. Go to your phone and access Bluetooth settings
5. On your phone, touch the device to be paired.
6. Confirm the PIN. Touch “OK” or “Pair”
Once you have connected the Bluetooth device, it is automatically connected 
whenever the “POWER” switch is in the ACCESSORY or ON mode.
** For detailed pairing instructions, see your audio system owner’s manual.
Refer to Section 3-7 of the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more 
information.
Audio System
Rear seat entertainment system (DVD player)
Remote control
AV input port 
Rear seat entertainment system 
(if equipped)
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a 
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
USB/AUX port
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Audio
HOME
APPS
AUDIO
NAV
1 Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Map card 
insert1
AUDIO Button
Access to audio functions.
HOME Button
Access to Home screen. 
APPS Button
Access to traffic and weather1HOME SCREEN - the home screen offers a two 
panel and a three panel layout. Information and 
layout will vary depending on selected set up.
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Entune Premium JBL Audio* with Navigation and App Suite
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
*
 The Entune App Suite may not be pre-installed in your vehicle. In order to activate the Entune App Suite, download 
and launch the Entune app on your smartphone, connect the phone to the vehicle via Bluetooth®, and open the 
Entune™ App on the phone and sign in. Press the “Apps” button on the audio unit and accept the prompt to update 
the Apps. The download process will take up to 15 minutes, and when it is complete, follow the on-screen prompts to 
complete installation. Once the update is complete, the available Apps will be listed on the Apps menu screen.
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Pairing a Bluetooth Device
Seek station/
CD track select
Turn to tune radio 
stations manually or 
select tracks or files
Push to display 
telephone option 
screen
Eject CD
Push to turn 
ON/OFF 

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SECTION
NOTES 

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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need 
to initiate Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions 
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
On your Toyota Vehicle 
Entune Multimedia Head Unit, 
Select  SETUP BUTTON on the 
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select  BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your 
phone device
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone, 
you can now select your  
TOYOTA VEHICLE  in 
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided 
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now 
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will 
attempt to connect audio and 
contacts on your phone. 
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free 
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and 
easy: all Android mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to 
do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and form a 
connection.
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Initiate Bluetooth® on your Android®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From your APPS 
SCREEN, select 
SETTINGS Select 
CONNECTIONS
 and 
select  BLUETOOTH Ensure 
BLUETOOTH 
is ON Select 
YOUR PHONE 
DEVICE  to make it 
discoverable.
Phone will seek out 
Bluetooth devices while 
remaining discoverable.
STEP 5
While your Android device is seeking 
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to 
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on 
your Toyota vehicle.
Bluetooth® Pairing for Android® phone 
and Entune™ touch screen system
1 To determine which head unit is installed in your vehicle, refer to page \
23. 2 Some Android devices may have slightly different SETTINGS screen layout depen\
ding on manufacturer of 
device and Android OS version.
To begin the Bluetooth® Pairing process, press the HOME button on the 
faceplate of your Toyota Vehicle Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit.1 

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STEP 12
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit (continued)
A confirmation will 
appear once your phone 
has been paired and 
connected.
STEP 13
 Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get 
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer 
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it 
 
 will distra
ct you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by 
 
 Toyota is under 
license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on   
 
software, 
coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Google is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you 
 
 are 
responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
5. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free 
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and 
easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to 
do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and form a 
connection. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your iPhone®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From the  HOME 
SCREEN, select 
SETTINGS Select 
BLUETOOTH Ensure 
BLUETOOTH 
is ON Your iPhone will seek 
out Bluetooth devices 
while remaining 
discoverable
STEP 5
While your iPhone device is seeking 
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to 
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on 
your Toyota vehicle.
CONTINUE ON THE NEXT PAGE...
Bluetooth® Pairing for iPhone® and 
Entune™ touch screen system
Using your smartphone, you 
will need to allow Entune 
access to your messaging 
and contacts
It is recommended to check the 
“Don’t ask again”  box, so as not 
to have to press OK every time the 
phone makes a Bluetooth connection 
with  your Toyota   

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Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need 
to initiate Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions 
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
Select  SETUP BUTTON on the 
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select  BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your 
phone device
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone, 
you can now select your  
TOYOTA VEHICLE  in 
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided 
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now 
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will 
attempt to connect audio and 
contacts on your phone. 
Using your smartphone, you may need to 
allow Entune access to your messaging 
and contacts
Only current iPhone text messages can be viewed on 
the head unit. iPhone does not allow text message 
reply.
STEP 12
A confirmation will 
appear once your phone 
has been paired and 
connected.
STEP 13
 Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get 
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer 
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it 
 
 will distra
ct you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by 
 
 Toyota is under 
license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on   
 
software, 
coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All rights reserved. Google is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you 
 
 are 
responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
5. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models. 

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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free 
calling and for audio streaming via Bluetooth. This pairing process is quick and 
easy: all Windows Phone mobile digital devices have Bluetooth integrated; all you 
have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to “talk” to each other and 
form a connection. Bluetooth Pairing Guide for select 2015 models.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Windows Phone®
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4
From your APP LIST, 
select  SETTINGS Select 
BLUETOOTH Ensure 
BLUETOOTH 
is ON Phone will seek out 
Bluetooth devices 
while remaining 
discoverable
STEP 5
While your iPhone device is seeking 
out Bluetooth devices, proceed to 
your Entune Multimedia Head Unit on 
your Toyota vehicle.
CONTINUE ON THE NEXT PAGE...
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
Once you have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and ready to pair, you will need 
to initiate Bluetooth on your Entune head unit. Please follow the instructions 
below to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone to your Entune system.
STEP 6
On your Toyota Vehicle 
Entune Multimedia Head Unit, 
Select 
SETUP BUTTON on the 
Home Screen.
STEP 7
Select  BLUETOOTH
STEP 8
Select ADD, to add your 
phone device
STEP 9
Back on your smartphone, 
you can now select your  
TOYOTA VEHICLE  in 
Bluetooth Settings.
You may need to enter the provided 
Bluetooth PIN on your phone.
STEP 10
Your smartphone is now 
paired with Entune.
STEP 11
Once paired, Entune will 
attempt to connect audio and 
contacts on your phone. 
Bluetooth® Pairing for Windows Phone® 
and Entune™ touch screen system