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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 335
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 338
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 341
• Interior lights ................. 342
• Personal lights .............. 342
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 344
• Glove box...................... 345
• Console box .................. 345
• Bottle holders ................ 346
• Cup holders .................. 347
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 349
• Open tray ...................... 350
Luggage compartment features ........................... 351 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features........ 353
• Sun visors ..................... 353
• Vanity mirrors ................ 353
• Conversation mirror....... 354
• Clock ............................. 355
• Outside temperature display ........................... 355
• Power outlets ................ 356
• Rear sunshades ............ 359
• Armrest.......................... 360
• Coat hooks .................... 361
• Assist grips .................... 361
• Side table ...................... 362
Garage door opener .......... 363
Safety Connect .................. 370
Compass ........................... 376
5Interior features
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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Panoramic moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 349
Conversation mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
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*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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5Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 335
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 338
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 341
• Interior lights ................. 342
• Personal lights .............. 342
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 344
• Glove box...................... 345
• Console box .................. 345
• Bottle holders ................ 346
• Cup holders .................. 347
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 349
• Open tray ...................... 350
Luggage compartment features ........................... 351 5-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 353
• Sun visors ..................... 353
• Vanity mirrors................ 353
• Conversation mirror ...... 354
• Clock ............................. 355
• Outside temperature display........................... 355
• Power outlets ................ 356
• Rear sunshades............ 359
• Armrest ......................... 360
• Coat hooks.................... 361
• Assist grips ................... 361
• Side table ...................... 362
Garage door opener.......... 363
Safety Connect ................. 370
Compass ........................... 376
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Interior features
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Rear interior/rear personal lights (P. 342)
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Front interior/front personal lights ( P. 342)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Power switch light
Front door courtesy lights
Interior li ghts list
1
2
3
4
5
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3425-2. Using the interior lights
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights linked to door
position on/off
Turn the light on/off
Interior lights
1
2
Personal lights
FrontRear
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3435-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the following lights are left on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior lights
● Personal lights
● Front door courtesy lights
● Ambient lights (if equipped)
● Power switch light
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 560)
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5-4. Using the other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Open the cover.
The vanity light turns on.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the hybrid system is off, the
lights will turn off automatically.
Other interior features
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors