This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander
operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
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Highlander
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NOTES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Automatic air conditioning
Type A
Type B
Lower center console switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches1
Power Liftgate (back door) main switch (inside glove box)1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Ignition (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel tank door opener
Hood lock release lever
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch1
Power Liftgate (back door) switch
Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar)1
Heated steering wheel switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
1
If equipped 2 Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3
Refer to the “2016 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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STEP 12
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
A confirmation will
appear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it
will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on
software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you
are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
Using your smartphone, you
will need to allow Entune
access to your messaging
and contacts.
It is recommended to check the
“Don’t ask again” box, so as not
to have to press OK every time the
phone makes a Bluetooth connection
with your Toyota
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Using your smartphone, you may need to
allow Entune access to your messaging
and contacts.
Only current iPhone text messages can be viewed on
the head unit. iPhone does not allow text message
reply.
STEP 12
A confirmation will
appear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it
will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on
software, coverage & carrier.
3. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you
are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
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Using your smartphone,
you may need to allow
Entune access to your
contacts.
STEP 12
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
A confirmation will
appear that your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get
more information from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it
will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on
software, coverage & carrier.
3. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large amounts of data; you
are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/entune for details.
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander
operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2016
Highlander
A word about safe vehicle operations
49
NOTES