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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 60
Child restraint systems ........ 61
Installing child restraints ...... 65
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 80
Alarm ................................... 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 85 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 88
Gauge and meters ............... 94
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) .............................. 97
Multi-information display (with color display)........... 101
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 107
Fuel consumption information....................... 109
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 114
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 121
Back door .......................... 129
Glass hatch........................ 142
Smart key system .............. 147
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 155
Rear seats ......................... 157
Driving position memory .... 164
Head restraints .................. 168
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 334
Audio system..................... 338
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 341
AUX Port/USB 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 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
5Audio system
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 455
• Sun visors .................... 455
• Vanity mirrors............... 455
• Conversation mirror ..... 456
• Clock ............................ 457
• Outside temperature display.......................... 458
• Power outlets ............... 459
• Rear sunshades........... 462
• Armrest ........................ 463
• Coat hooks................... 464
• Assist grips .................. 464
• Side table ..................... 465
Garage door opener .......... 466
Safety Connect.................. 473
Compass ........................... 479 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
7Maintenance and care
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 554
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 555
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 557
If you think something is wrong........................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 562
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 563
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 572
If you have a flat tire .......... 590
If the engine will not start ................................. 615
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 617
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 618
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 621
If your vehicle overheats ... 626
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 629 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 632
Fuel information ................. 646
Tire information.................. 649
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 662
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 672
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................ 674
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ....................... 675
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ....................... 678
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 688
Alphabetical index ...................... 694
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225, 228
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225, 228
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Warning messages
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 617
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97, 101
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97, 101
When a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . P. 572
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651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Child restraint LATCH anchors
8-seat models
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second seats. (But-
tons displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
7-seat models
LATCH anchors are provided for
both second seats. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the anchors
are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver's
seat belt) ( P. 35)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 88
Gauge and meters .............. 94
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ............................. 97
Multi-information display (with color display) .......... 101
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 107
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109
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2. Instrument cluster
Vehicles with monochrome display
Vehicles with color display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.