2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

3375-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

3385-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
: If equipped
Operations such as listening to audio, using the hands-free
phone, confirming vehicle information and changing audio sys-
tem settings are started by using the following buttons.
Audio system operation buttons
“AUDIO” button
Display the “Select Audio Source” screen
or audio top screen. ( P. 350) button
Press this button to access the
Bluetooth
® hands-free system. ( P. 384)
“CAR” button
Press this button to access the vehicle information.
(P. 110)
“SETUP” button
Press this button to customize
the function settings. (
P. 345)

3395-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
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By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio sys-
tem, etc.
■Drag*
Touch the screen with your finger, and move the screen to the
desired position.
●Scrolling the lists
● Using scroll bar in lists
■Flick*
Touch the screen with your finger and quickly move the screen by
flicking your finger.
●Scrolling the main screen page
● Returning to the menu screen from the sub-menu screen (screen
one level below)
*: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.
■Capacitive touch switches
The control panel uses capacitive touch sensors.
●In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may occur.
• If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect opera-
tion or non-response may occur.
• If the operating section receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect opera- tion or non-response may occur.
• If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
• If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
• If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
• If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
• If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect opera- tion may occur.
• If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
● Please do not reach your hand to the part of button when audio system turn
on. Because the button may become unresponsive for a while. But it will be
back to normal for a given time even if audio system turned on under the
condition.
Operating the touch screen

3405-1. Basic Operations
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When using the touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
● The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses. Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display
Settings” screen ( P. 348) or remove your sunglasses.
● Flick operations may not be performed smoothly in high altitudes.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the touch screen
● To prevent damaging the screen, lightly touch the screen buttons with your
finger.
● Do not use objects other than your finger to touch the screen.
● Wipe off fingerprints using a glass cleaning cloth. Do not use chemical
cleaners to clean the screen, as they may damage the touch screen.

3415-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Cursor switch (“ ” and “ ”)
• Selects (radio stations/radio presets/tracks/files/songs)
• Press and hold: Fast up/ down (radio stations)
• Fast up/down (tracks/files)
Cursor switch (“ ” and “”)
• Seek up/down (radio station)
• Press and hold: Continuously seek up/down (radio station)
• Press and hold: Fast forwar d/rewind (tracks/files/songs)
“MODE/HOLD” switch • Changes audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Back switch • Returns to the previous screen
Enter switch • Displays the preset/list screen
• Selects items
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be c ontrolled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches
1
12
3
4
5
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

3425-1. Basic Operations
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iPod
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if
it is not turned on.
■
USB memory
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.
Turn on the power of the USB memory device if it is not turned on.
■
Portable audio player
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
AUX Por t/USB Por t
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the AUX port/USB port as indi cated below. Select “iPod”,
“USB”, “AUX” or “A/V” on the audio source selection screen
and the device can be operated via audio system.
Connecting using the AUX port/USB port
WARNING
■ While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.

3435-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Basic audio operations
Basic audio operations and functions common to each mode are
explained in this section.
Operating the audio system
Press the “ ” or “ ” button to
seek up or down for a radio
station, or to access a
desired track or file.
Press this knob to turn the
audio system on and off, and
turn it to adjust the volume.
Press this button
to eject a disc
Press to pause or resume
playing music.
Insert a disc into
the disc slot
Turn this knob to select radio
station bands, tracks and files.
Also the knob can be used to
select items in the list display.

3445-1. Basic Operations
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Select to change on/off.
Select to change on/off.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
■ Certification (caution)
Laser product
This product is a class 1 laser product.
Do not open the cover of the player or attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes your
self.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that
its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the
player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and
dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
Random playback
Repeat play
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.