2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning

3705-6. Using an external device
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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■Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio player itself.
■ When using a portable audio player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio player.
Using the AUX port
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the
“AUDIO” button, then select “AUX ” or “A/V” to display the audio
control screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
WARNING
■ While driving
Do not connect a portable audio player or operate the device controls.

3725-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)■
Certifications for the Bluetooth
 (caution)
FCC ID: AJDK068
CAUTION:
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels
of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive expo-
sure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and
operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person's
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
• Co-location: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in con-junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful\
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receive\
d,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IC: 775E-K068
• This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan- dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
CAUTION:
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with IC radi ation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20cm
and more between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

4155-10. Bluetooth®
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Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)■
Certification
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of
RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated
with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person's body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Co-location:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
■ Reconnecting the portable audio player
If the portable audio player is disconnected due to poor reception, the system
automatically reconnects the portable audio player.
If you have switched off the portable audio player yourself, follow the instruc-
tions below to reconnect:
●Select the portable audio player again
● Enter the portable audio player
■ When you sell your car
Be sure to delete your personal data. ( P. 346)

4165-10. Bluetooth®
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
WARNING
■While driving
Do not use the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to
the Bluetooth
® system.
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth
® antennas. People with implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable dis-
tance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio waves
may affect the operation of such devices.
● Before using Bluetooth
® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
■ When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The
inside of the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable
audio player or cellular phone.

4276-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

4346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

4416-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilator s

: If equipped
The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips
of the steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators
maintain good airflow by blowing air from the seats.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use the seat heaters more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
stopped.

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 451)
Open tray ( P. 452)
Glove box ( P. 447) Bottle holders (
P. 448)
Cup holders ( P. 449)
Console box ( P. 447)
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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