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Interior features
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To turn the compass on or off,
press and hold “AUTO” for 3 sec-
onds.
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest

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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fiel ds (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■ While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

703Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Child-protectors....................... 124
Cleaning ........................... 488, 492Aluminum wheels.................. 489
Exterior ................................. 488
Interior................................... 492
Seat belts .............................. 493
Clock ......................................... 461
Coat hooks ............................... 468
Compass .................................. 483
Condenser ................................ 514
Console box ............................. 451
Conversation mirror ................ 460
Cooling system ........................ 513 Engine overheating ............... 632
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 263
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 268
Cup holders.............................. 453
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 668 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 307
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 458
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 434
Rear window ................. 428, 434
Windshield .................... 427, 434
Dimensions .............................. 638
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display Drive information ............ 95, 101
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 284
Multi-information display ............................ 95, 99
Warning message ................ 578
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 119
Wireless remote control ........ 120D

704Alphabetical index
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 124
Back door.............................. 127
Door lock............................... 119
Door windows ....................... 177
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ............................. 571, 580
Outside rear view mirrors...... 175
Rear door child-protector ...... 124
Side doors............................. 119
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 307
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving ...................................... 192
Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 326
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 268
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 302 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 105
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 302Function ................................ 302
Warning light......................... 570
Electronic key .......................... 112 Battery-saving function ......... 148
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 624
Replacing the battery............ 538
Emergency flashers ................ 560
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 569
If a warning light turns on ..... 569
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the battery is discharged ... 627
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 624
If the engine will not start ...... 621
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
If you think something is wrong ................................. 567
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 561
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 563
If your vehicle overheats....... 632E

706Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 651
Fuel ........................................... 259 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel gauge .............................. 92
Fuel pump shut off system.... 568
Information ............................ 652
Refueling............................... 259
Type ...................................... 641
Warning light ......................... 571
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .... 95, 101
Current fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 259 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 261
Refueling............................... 259
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 568
Fuses ........................................ 541
Garage door opener ................ 470
Gauges ....................................... 92
Glass hatch .............................. 141
Glove box ................................. 451
Grocery bag hooks .................. 457 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 373
Head restraints ........................ 167
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 432
Front manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 426
Heated steering wheel .......... 446
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 434
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 439
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Hill-start assist control ........... 301
Hood ......................................... 505
Open ..................................... 505
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 457
Coat hooks ........................... 468
Grocery bag hooks ............... 457
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 171
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707Alphabetical index
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I/M test ...................................... 502
Identification ............................ 639Engine................................... 640
Vehicle .................................. 639
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 225, 228
Illuminated entry system ........ 449
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 89
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 496
Moon roof.............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 183
Power back door ................... 134
Power windows ..................... 179
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 523
Inside rear view mirror ............ 173
Interior lights............................ 448 Switch ................................... 448
Wattage ................................ 651
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 507
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 597
Jack handle .............................. 597
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 182
Panoramic moon roof ........... 187
Power back door ................... 133
Power windows ..................... 178 Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 119
Wireless remote
control ........................ 120, 128
Keys .......................................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 148
Electronic key ....................... 112
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 624
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ................ 119, 128
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery............ 538
Warning buzzer .................... 147
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 113
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

708Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 283
Language (multi-information
display)............................. 97, 102
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 283
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 505
Hood lock release lever ........ 505
Shift lever .............................. 234
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 171
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever.................... 253, 257
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 246
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Headlight switch.................... 241
Illuminated entry system ....... 449
Interior lights ......................... 448
Interior lights list .................... 448
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 131
Personal lights ...................... 449
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 459
Wattage ................................ 651
Lock steering column ............. 171
Luggage compartment light......................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 651 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 503
General maintenance ........... 498
Maintenance data ................. 638
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 495
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 569
Master warning light ............... 571
Meter ........................................... 92 Indicators ................................ 89
Instrument panel light control .................................. 94
Meters..................................... 92
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 99
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ................................. 95
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 173
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 428, 434
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 175
Vanity mirrors ....................... 459
Moon roof ................................. 181 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 181
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709Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
MP3 disc ................................... 358
Multi-information display (with color display) ................. 99Audio system-linked. ............... 99
Drive information................... 101
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 284
Navigation system-linked ...... ................. 99
Settings display..................... 102
Switching the display ............ 100
Warning message ................. 578
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display)..................................... 95Drive information..................... 95
Settings display....................... 97
Warning message ................. 578
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 92
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 646
Engine oil .............................. 642
Opener
Back door ............................. 128
Fuel filler door ....................... 261
Glass hatch........................... 141
Hood ..................................... 505
Outer foot lights ...................... 448
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 175 Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 428, 434
Outside temperature
display.................................... 462
Overheating, Engine ............... 632
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”