
3395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Turn the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel will
automatically turn off after about 30
minutes.
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■
Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
forward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
■
Seat heaters/ventilators Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters and ventilators
1
2
1
2

3405-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■The seat heaters and seat heaters/ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Seat heaters
Turn the dial fully backward. T he indicator light will turn off.
Seat heaters/ventilators
Set the knob at “0”. The indicator light will turn off.
Hi
Lo
Off
The indicator comes on when the
second seat heater is on.
■ The second seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Second seat heaters
1
2
3

3886-1. Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the wi ndshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane
Departure Alert] and Automatic High Beam)
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 253, 286).
If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA and Automatic High
Beam may not operate properly or may cause a malfunction.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear wi ndow and the rear quarter windows
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window and the rear quarter
windows, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the
heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

5548-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

595Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Care................................... 382, 386Aluminum wheels.................. 383
Exterior ................................. 382
Interior................................... 386
Seat belts .............................. 387
Cargo hooks............................. 351
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 321
Child restraint system ............... 62 Booster seats, definition ......... 63
Booster seats, installation ....... 74
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 63
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 70
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 54
Infant seats, definition ............. 63
Infant seats, installation .......... 70
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 68
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 70
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 76
Child safety ................................ 61 12-volt battery
precautions ................. 413, 523
Airbag precautions .................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 139
Child restraint system ............. 62
Glass hatch precautions ....... 145
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Installing child restraints ......... 66
Moon roof precautions .......... 186 Panoramic moon roof
precautions......................... 191
Power window lock switch .... 180
Power window precautions ... 182
Rear door child-protectors .... 131
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 433
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 39
Seat heater precautions ....... 338
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Cleaning ........................... 382, 386 Aluminum wheels ................. 383
Exterior ................................. 382
Interior .................................. 386
Seat belts.............................. 387
Clock......................................... 355
Coat hooks ............................... 361
Compass .................................. 376
Condenser................................ 407
Console box ............................. 345
Conversation mirror ................ 354
Cooling system........................ 406 Hybrid system overheating ... 525
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 271
Cup holders ............................. 347
Curtain shield airbags............... 42
Customizable features ............ 560
C
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

598Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front personal lights ............... 342Wattage ................................ 543
Front seats ............................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Cleaning................................ 386
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 169
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 339
Front side marker lights.......... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights ........... 242 Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel ........................................... 261 Capacity ................................ 535
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 544
Refueling............................... 261
Type ...................................... 535
Warning light ......................... 463
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ..................... 107, 113
Current fuel consumption ............... 107, 113
Fuel filler door.......................... 261 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 264
Refueling............................... 261
Fuses ........................................ 434
Garage door opener ................ 363
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 144
Glove box ................................. 345
Grocery bag hooks .................. 351 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 169
Headlights ................................ 244 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 248
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 328
Heated steering wheel .......... 339
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 330
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 335
Seat heaters ......................... 339
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 295
Hood ......................................... 399 Open ..................................... 399
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 351
Coat hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 351
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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603Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Safety Connect ........................ 370
Seat belt reminder light........... 463
Seat belts.................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 387
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer .... 463
Seat belt extender................... 37
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 462
Seat heaters ............................. 339
Seat position memory ............. 165
Seat ventilators ........................ 339
Seating capacity ...................... 210
Seats ................................. 156, 158 Adjustment .................... 156, 158
Adjustment
precautions ................. 157, 164
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 66
Cleaning................................ 387
Driving position memory ....... 165
Head restraints ..................... 169
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 339 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 246
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 253
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 286
Radar sensor ........ 280, 301, 310
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 257
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 237 Hybrid transmission .............. 237
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 516
S mode ................................. 239
Shift lock system ..................... 516
Shopping bag hooks ............... 351
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 244 Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Side mirrors ............................. 177 Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 307
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Side table ................................. 362
Side turn signal lights ............. 242 Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Smart key system .................... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions ...................... 128
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Warning message................. 486
Snow tires ................................ 322
S
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

604Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Spare tire .................................. 490Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 538
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer ............................ 103
Steering wheel ......................... 173 Adjustment ............................ 173
Audio switches
*
Stop/tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Storage feature ........................ 344
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
Sun visors ................................ 353
Sunshade
Panoramic roof ..................... 187
Rear ...................................... 359
Roof ...................................... 184
Switches Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 248
Back door opener switch ...... 135
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 307
Cruise control switch............. 266
Door lock switches ................ 130
Driving position memory switches.............................. 165
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................... 271
“ECO MODE” switch ............. 238
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 454
EV drive mode switch ........... 235
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Garage door opener switches.............................. 363 Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 339
Ignition switch ....................... 229
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 287
Light switches ....................... 244
Meter control switches .......... 112
Moon roof switches............... 183
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 177
Panoramic moon roof switches ............................. 187
PCS OFF switch ................... 301
Power back door main
switch ................................. 136
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 134
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch ........................ 229
Power window switches........ 179
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 330
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 259
Seat heater switches ............ 339
Seat ventilator switches ........ 339
“SOS” button......................... 370
Steering wheel switch ........... 112
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 418
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 271
VSC OFF switch ................... 296
Window lock switch .............. 180
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 255