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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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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.    

Windshield wipers & washers
FrontRear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency*
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Lights & turn signals
Front fog lights
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Power outlets-12V DC
Rear of center console compartment
Instrument panel
The “POWER” switch must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “ON” mode.
Power outlet-120V AC
Rear center console 
compartment
Center console
The “POWER” switch must be in the ON mode.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) 
Automatically turns on the 
headlights  at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30  seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights Auto
DRL OFF
With DRL OFF switch
Turn
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
WipeInterval wipe
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hi temperature
OFF switch
Low temperature
Clock
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes to set or change the time.
Second row seat heaters (if equipped)
Hi temperature
OFF switch
Low temperature
Hour
Minute
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can  be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-4 in the  Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
 is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
1  The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Functions
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
12HomeLink ®
 indicator light
Garage door operation 
indicator1
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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended 
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold 
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint 
system, refer to the 
Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on 
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “
 SET” button until 
the indicator blinks three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow  initialization to complete.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) 
System
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn 
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “
 SET” button until indicator 
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to 
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the  Owner’s Manual for tire inflation 
specifications.
 
If the 
tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, 
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE:
 
The 
warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in 
tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized 
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Rear door
Doors-Child safety locks
Push up, or squeeze 
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Unlock
Lock
Third row center seat
Plate “A ”
Buckle  “A ”
Plate “B”
Buckl e “B”
Plate “A ”
Buckle  “A ”
Plate “B”
Buckl e “B”
(1) Take the plate out of 
the holder, and then pull 
down the seat belt
Plate “A ”
Buckle  “A ”
Plate “B”
Buckl e “B”
(2) Push plate “A” into 
buckle “A” until a click 
sound is heard.(3) Push plate “B” into 
buckle “B” until a click 
sound is heard. 

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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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Using your smartphone, 
you may need to allow 
Entune access to your 
contacts
STEP 12
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit (continued)
A confirmation will 
appear that 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.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING NOTES