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3274-6. Driving tips
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Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may fr eeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
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3505-2. Setup
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.Adjust screen contrast/bright-
ness
Adjust screen contrast/bright-
ness of the rear view monitor
camera
Changes to day mode.
Select “General” or “Camera” on the “Display Settings” screen.
Adjust the display as desired by selecting “+” or “-”.
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switch ed to day mode by selecting “Day
Mode”.
The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until
“Day Mode” is selected again.
Display settings
Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness
of the screen.
Screen for display settings
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Adjusting the screen contrast/brightness
Day mode
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4726-4. Using the other interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Test the HomeLink® operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button and observing the indicator light:
● If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has been
completed and your device should activate when the
HomeLink
® button is pressed and released.
● If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns
into a solid/continuous light, proceed to the heading “Program-
ming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code system
Locate the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Please refer to the owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage
door opener motor for details.
Press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button.
Perform within 30 sec-
onds after performing .
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4
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2
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5007-2. Maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(P. 516)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 515)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 513)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 510)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 541)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 545)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (
P. 514)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 531)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 519)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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5467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Headlight high beam/day-
time running light
Headlight low beam
Front fog light (if equipped)
Front turn signal light/park-
ing light
Front side marker light1
2
3
4
5
Tail light
Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light
Rear turn signal lightBack-up light
License plate lights1
2
3
4
5
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5477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Headlight low beams
For the right side only:
Remove the washer fluid
tank opening.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Replacing light bulbs
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3
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5487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
For the right side only: Install the washer fluid tank.
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