
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 60
Child restraint systems ........ 61
Installing child restraints ...... 65
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 80
Alarm ................................... 82
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 86
Gauge and meters .............. 92
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display).............................. 95
Multi-information display (with color display) ............ 99
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 105
Fuel consumption information ...................... 107 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 119
Back door .......................... 127
Glass hatch........................ 141
Smart key system .............. 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 154
Rear seats ......................... 156
Driving position memory .... 163
Head restraints .................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 171
Inside rear view mirror ....... 173
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 175
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 177
Moon roof .......................... 181
Panoramic moon roof ........ 185
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage............ 201
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing.................... 224
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 225
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart key system) ........ 228
Automatic transmission ..... 234
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 246
Fog light switch ................. 252
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 253
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 257
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 259 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 263
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 283
Rear view monitor system ............................. 291
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 300
Driving assist systems ....... 301
Downhill assist control system ............................. 307
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 309
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 316
• The Blind Spot Monitor function......................... 320
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................ 323
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 326
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 330
4Driving

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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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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)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 488
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 492
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 495
General maintenance ........ 498
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 502
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 503
Hood.................................. 505
Positioning a floor jack ...... 507
Engine compartment ......... 508
Tires .................................. 520
Tire inflation pressure........ 531
Wheels .............................. 534
Air conditioning filter .......... 536
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 538
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 541
Light bulbs ......................... 545 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 560
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency .............. 561
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 563
If you think something is wrong ........................... 567
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 568
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 569
If a warning message is displayed...................... 578
If you have a flat tire .......... 596
If the engine will not start ........................... 621
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 623
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 624
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 627
If your vehicle overheats.... 632
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 635
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

18Pictorial index
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 316
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Power back door switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428, 435
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Intuitive parking assist switch
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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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281-1. For safe use
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 154)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. ( P. 154)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. ( P. 167)
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 3 0 )
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. ( P. 3 0 )
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
( P. 61)
For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts
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