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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
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For 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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5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®......................... 414
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system .... 419
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 426
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 432
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 439
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 442
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 445
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 448
• Interior lights ................ 448
• Personal lights ............. 449
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 450
• Glove box..................... 451
• Console box ................. 451
• Bottle holders ............... 452
• Cup holders ................. 453
• Auxiliary boxes............. 455
• Open tray ..................... 456
Luggage compartment features ........................... 457 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features........ 459
• Sun visors .................... 459
• Vanity mirrors ............... 459
• Conversation mirror...... 460
• Clock ............................ 461
• Outside temperature display .......................... 462
• Power outlets ............... 463
• Rear sunshades ........... 466
• Armrest......................... 467
• Coat hooks ................... 468
• Assist grips ................... 468
• Side table ..................... 469
Garage door opener .......... 470
Safety Connect .................. 477
Compass ........................... 483
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Panoramic moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Conversation mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 477
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 426
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 432
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 439
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 442
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 445
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 448
• Interior lights ................. 448
• Personal lights .............. 449
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 450
• Glove box...................... 451
• Console box .................. 451
• Bottle holders ................ 452
• Cup holders .................. 453
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 455
• Open tray ...................... 456
Luggage compartment features ........................... 457 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 459
• Sun visors ..................... 459
• Vanity mirrors................ 459
• Conversation mirror ...... 460
• Clock ............................. 461
• Outside temperature display........................... 462
• Power outlets ................ 463
• Rear sunshades............ 466
• Armrest ......................... 467
• Coat hooks.................... 468
• Assist grips ................... 468
• Side table ...................... 469
Garage door opener.......... 470
Safety Connect ................. 477
Compass ........................... 483
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Rear interior/rear personal lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Front interior/front personal lights
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
Front door courtesy lights
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights linked to door
position on/off
Interior lights list
Interior lights
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4496-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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Turn the light on/off
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights are left on when the engine 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)
● Engine switch light (vehicles with a smart key system)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 668)
Personal lights
FrontRear
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6-4. 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 battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the engine is off, the lights
will turn off automatically.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 225, 228)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 80)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 627)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 621)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 225, 228), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)