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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 336
Audio system..................... 340
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 343
AUX Port/USB Port ........... 344
Basic audio operations ...... 345
5-2. Setup Setup menu ....................... 347
General settings ................ 348
Audio settings.................... 349
Display settings ................. 350
Voice settings .................... 351
5-3. Using the Multimedia  system
Selecting the audio  source ............................. 352
List screen operation ......... 353
Optimal use of the audio  system............................. 355
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 356
5-5. Playing an audio CD and  MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 358
5-6. Using an external  device
Listening to an iPod........... 364
Listening to a USB  memory device................ 368
Using the AUX port ........... 372 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to 
use wireless 
communication ................ 373
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for 
the first time ..................... 377
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time..... 378
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 379
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device .............................. 381
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details................... 383
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings................ 384
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth® 
Audio ............................... 385
5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth® 
Phone .............................. 386
Making a call...................... 388
Receiving a call ................. 391
Speaking on the phone...... 392
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ............ 395
Using the steering  wheel switches ................ 399
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ............................ 400
Contact/Call History  Settings ........................... 401
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ............ 410
5Audio system 
     
        
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 240
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 240
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 327
Warning buzzer/message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 578
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 239
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 241
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 252
Wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 253, 257
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 253, 257
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 519
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 588
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 560
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 505
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 171
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 171
Manual air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 426
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 432
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 426, 432
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 428, 434
Audio system
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 340
Navigation system
*1, 3
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 461
Power back door main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 130
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
*1: If equipped
*2: For Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 419
Audio remote control switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 343
“DISP” switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 95
Cruise control switch
Cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 399
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 100
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 263
Dynamic radar cruise control
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 268
Type A
Type B
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 303
“SNOW” button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 235
“DAC” switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 307
All-wheel drive lock switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 300
Seat heater/ven tilator switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 446
Seat heater switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 446
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
Type A
Type B
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Drive information
Select to display various drive
data. (P. 101)
Navigation system-
linked display (if
equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter
using the meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide (if equipped)
Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise
control. ( P. 268)
The   tab will change to   when the vehicle is in constant
speed control mode. ( P. 275)
If activated, the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system will also be displayed. (If equipped) ( P. 285)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status (if equipped)*
Select to display the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert). (P. 283)
If activated, the operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise
control system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (P. 268)
*: The LDA operational status will not be displayed if the dynamic radar cruise control operation guide is displayed.
Multi-infor mation disp lay (with color dis-
play)
Display contents 
     
        
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1072. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Audio system
■Audio system with “APPS” buttonPress the “APPS” button.
Touch “ECO” on the “Apps”
screen.
If the “Past Record” screen is
displayed, select “Trip Informa-
tion”.
Fuel consumption information
Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the audio
system screen.
Trip information 
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1082. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Audio system with “CAR” button
Press the “CAR” button.
If the “Past Record” screen is
displayed, select “Trip Informa-
tion”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Average vehicle speed since
the engine was started.
Elapsed time since the engine
was started.
Cruising range (
P. 109)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was
last turned to the “ON” position. Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was
last turned to IGNITION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as  a reference.
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