2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER key

4436-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
■The seat heaters and seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION 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 engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Second seat heaters
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Rear interior/rear personal lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Front interior/front personal lights
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
Front door courtesy lights
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights linked to door
position on/off
Interior lights list
Interior lights
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4456-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Turn the light on/off
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights are left on when the engine 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)
● Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 662)
Personal lights
FrontRear

4476-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Unlock with the master key
(vehicles without a smart key
system) or mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
Lock with the master key (vehi-
cles without a smart key sys-
tem) or mechanical key
(vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
Open (pull lever)
■Power back door main switch (vehicles with power back door)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 132)
To open the console box lids,
press on the knob and slide both
lids.
Glove box
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Console box

4576-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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4586-4. Using the other interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of -40 F
(-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).
■ The outside temperature is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 15 mph
[25 km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When the outside temp erature display flashes
Vehicles with monochrome display
If the outside temperature is 37 F (3 C) or less, the temperature display
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
Vehicles with color display
If the outside temperature is 37 F (3°C) or less, the ice warning indicator
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
■ When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Outside temperature display
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
playVehicles with color display

4606-4. Using the other interior features
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120 VAC (if equipped)
Open the lid.
■
The power outlets can be used when
12 V
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
120 VAC
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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7Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 484
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 487
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 490
General maintenance........ 493
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 497
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 498
Hood ................................. 500
Positioning a floor jack ...... 502
Engine compartment ......... 503
Tires .................................. 515
Tire inflation pressure ....... 525
Wheels .............................. 528
Air conditioning filter.......... 530
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 532
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 535
Light bulbs......................... 539