2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Quick Reference Guide

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running. NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If
it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Push
(1) Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Grasp
(2) Lift

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Hood release
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Engage support rod
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PullWhen the fuel door
cannot be opened by
pressing the inside
switch. Remove the
cover inside the
luggage compartment
and pull the lever.
Pull up the
auxiliary catch
lever and raise
hood

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
9 Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument cluster
The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually.
However,when in day mode,
adjusting the brightness level will
also change the brightness level of
night mode.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Door locks
LockUnlock
Unlock
Lock

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
11
Steering lock release
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushTurn Turn
Turn
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moon roof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise. Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
Shade operationTilting operation
If the moon roof is open, pressing the
switch closes it up to the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the half-open
position when the switch is pressed, it will
open up to the half-open position. To stop operation partway, quickly slide
and release the switch again.
Close
Open
Sliding operation
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise and the
shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open or close the moon roof.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
13
Door-Power Liftgate (back door) (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel Open and close
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open onlyRemote
control
(without
Smartkey)Remote
control
(with
Smartkey)
Programmable Power Liftgate
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-
button (on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until
the buzzer sounds.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the
rear liftgate close-button until it buzzes, and continue to hold until it buzzes
again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you next
open the liftgate it will open to the maximum height.
3. The height can also be set through the “Setup” screen on the audio display.
Setup > Vehicle Customization > Other Vehicle Settings > Power Back Door
Opening Adjust. Through this screen, there are 5 height options to choose
from.
NOTE: If the liftgate has stopped operating, check inside the glove box, on the
left side, to ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
For detailed instructions, see Owner’s Manual.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position adjustment
Seat cushion length adjustment
Seatback angle adjustment
Vertical seat adjustment
Manual seat
Power seat and Driving position memory (if equipped)
Lumbar support adjustment
Memory position 1
Memory position 2
Set memory position
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Length