2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering

3024-5. Using the driving support systems
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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

3264-6. Driving tips
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WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the size specified.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
● Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system: Do not use LDA (Lane
Departure Alert) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Driving
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WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do not grip the steering wheel spok es when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 334
Audio system .................... 338
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 341
USB Port/AUX Port ........... 342
Basic audio operations...... 343
5-2. Setup Setup menu....................... 345
General settings ................ 346
Audio settings ................... 347
Display settings ................. 348
Voice settings.................... 349
5-3. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 350
List screen operation......... 351
Optimal use of the audio system................... 353
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation................. 354
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 356
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .......... 362
Listening to a USB memory device................ 366
Using the AUX port ........... 370
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 371
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 375
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 376
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 377
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 379
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 381
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 382 5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 383
5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 384
Making a call ..................... 386
Receiving a call ................. 389
Speaking on the phone ..... 390
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 393
Using the steering wheel switches .......................... 397
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 398
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 399
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 408
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 412
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system .... 417

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Audio system
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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
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WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)5-3.
Using the Multimedia system
Press the “AUDIO” button to display the audio source selection
screen.
If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “AUDIO”
button again.
Select the desired audio
source.
Select the desired audio
source then or to
reorder.
The audio source changes as follows each time the “MODE/HOLD”
switch is pressed.
Selecting the audio source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and CD are
explained in this section.
Changing audio source
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Using the steering wheel switches to change audio source

3865-9. Bluetooth® phone
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Display the phone screen. (P. 384)
Select the “Dial Pad” tab and enter a phone number.
To delete the input phone number, select .
For the first digit, you can enter “+” by selecting “ ” for a while.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
You can dial a number from the contact data imported from your cellu-
lar phone. The system has one co ntact for each registered phone. Up
to 2500 contacts may be stored in each contact. ( P. 386)
Display the phone screen. ( P. 384)
Select “Contacts” tab.
Choose the desired contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the switch on the steering
wheel or select .
You can transfer the phone numbers in a Bluetooth
® phone to the sys-
tem.
Operation methods differ between PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
compatible and PBAP incompatible Bluetooth
® phones. If the cellular
phone does not support either PBAP or OPP (Object Push Profile)
service, you cannot transfer contacts.
Making a call
Once a Bluetooth® phone is registered, you can make a call
using the following procedure:
Dialing
Dialing from the contacts list
When the contact is empty
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