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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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3385-1. Basic Operations
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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) 
     
        
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3405-1. Basic Operations
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)■
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. 
     
        
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3415-1. Basic Operations
5
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
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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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5
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. 
     
        
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Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)5-2. Setup
Press the “SETUP” button to display the “Setup” screen.
Select to adjust the settings for
operation sounds, screen ani-
mation, etc. ( P. 346)
Select to set the voice settings.
(  P. 349)
Select to adjust the settings for
contrast and brightness of the
screen. ( P. 348)
Select to adjust the settings for registering, removing, connecting
and disconnecting Bluetooth
® devices. ( P. 382)
Select to adjust the settings for phone sound, contact, message,
etc. ( P. 399)
Select to set audio settings. ( P. 347)
Select to turn the screen off. 
Select to set the vehicle custmization. ( P. 662)
Setup menu
You can adjust the audio system to your desired settings. 
Display “Setup” screen
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3465-2. Setup
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “General” on the “Setup”
screen.“English”, “Français” or
“Español” can be selected.
On/off can be selected to
sound beeps.
Select to change the screen
color.
Select to change the key-
board layout.
Select to change the capaci-
tive touch button sensor sen-
sitivity.
The animation effect for the screen can be set to on/off.
Select to delete personal data ( P. 346)
Select to update program versions. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Select to display the software info rmation. Notices related to third
party software used in this pr oduct are enlisted. (This includes
instructions for obtaining such software, where applicable.)
■ To return to the default volume settings
Select “Default”, and then “Yes”.
Select “Delete Personal Data” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as data cannot be retrieved once deleted.
A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “Yes”.
The following personal data will be  deleted or changed to its default
settings.
• General settings
• Audio settings
• Phone settings
General settings
Settings are available for adjusting the operation sounds,
screen animation, etc.
Screen for general settings
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