4406-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( →P. 439)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor
4846-4. Using the other interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
To turn the compass on or off,
press the button for more than 3
seconds.
Compass∗
∗: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest
4876-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objec ts near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal op eration of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
702Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 458
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 436
Rear window ......................... 436
Windshield ............................ 436
Dimensions .............................. 638
Dinghy towing .......................... 224
Display Drive information................... 109
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 292
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ............................... 286
Multi-information
display ................................ 107
Warning message ................. 577
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 504
Door lock
Doors .................................... 124
Smart key system ................. 124
Wireless remote control ........ 125 Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 127
Back door ............................. 130
Door lock .............................. 124
Door windows ....................... 177
Open door warning buzzer ... 125
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 175
Rear door child-protector ...... 127
Side doors ............................ 124
Warning message................. 579
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 334
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 337
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 292 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 300
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 298
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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 649
Fuel ........................................... 256 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 650
Refueling............................... 256
Type ...................................... 641
Warning light ......................... 568
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ............................. 109
Current fuel consumption ....................... 109
Fuel filler door.......................... 256 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 256
Fuses ........................................ 541
Garage door opener ................ 471
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 451
Grocery bag hooks .................. 457 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 382
Head restraints ........................ 167
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 245
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 434
Heated steering wheel .......... 445
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 436
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 441
Seat heaters ......................... 445
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 329
Hood ......................................... 506 Open ..................................... 506
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 457
Coat hooks ........................... 469
Grocery bag hooks ............... 457
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 171
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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706Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 113
EV drive mode ...................... 231
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 334
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 621
Overheating .......................... 631
Power (ignition) switch .......... 225
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 233
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 237
S mode ................................. 235 I/M test ...................................... 503
Identification ............................ 639
Engine .................................. 640
Vehicle .................................. 639
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 225
Illuminated entry system ........ 449
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 498
Moon roof ............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 187
Power back door................... 136
Power windows..................... 179
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 525
Inside rear view mirror ............ 173
Interior lights ........................... 447 Switch ................................... 448
Wattage ................................ 649
Intuitive parking assist
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Jack Positioning the jack............... 508
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 598
Jack handle .............................. 598
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 182
Panoramic moon roof ........... 187
Power back door................... 135
Power window ...................... 178
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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
LightsAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 245
Fog light switch ..................... 249
Headlight switch.................... 241
Illuminated entry system ....... 449
Interior lights ......................... 448
Interior lights list .................... 447
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 134
Personal lights ...................... 448
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 459
Wattage ................................ 649
Lock steering column ............. 171
Luggage compartment light......................................... 134 Wattage ................................ 649 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 504
General maintenance ........... 500
Maintenance data ................. 638
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 497
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 567
Master warning light ............... 569
Meter ......................................... 103 Indicators .............................. 101
Instrument panel light control ................................ 104
Meters................................... 103
Multi-information display ...... 107
Warning lights ......................... 99
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 173
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 436
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 175
Vanity mirrors ....................... 459
Moon roof ................................. 181 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 181
MP3 disc
*................................. 367
Multi-information display ....... 107 Audio system-linked ............. 107
Driving information................ 109
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 292
Energy monitor ..................... 113
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 282
Navigation system-linked...... 107
Settings display .................... 110
Switching the display ............ 108
Warning message................. 577
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HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 103
OilEngine oil .............................. 642
Opener Back door.............................. 131
Fuel filler door ....................... 258
Glass hatch ........................... 142
Hood ..................................... 506
Outer foot lights....................... 447
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 175 Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 313
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 436
Outside temperature display .................................... 461
Overheating, Hybrid system ... 631 Panoramic moon roof ............. 185
Jam protection function ........ 187
Operation .............................. 185
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
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Parking brake........................... 240 Operation .............................. 240
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 581
Parking brake engaged
warning light ....................... 568
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 581
Parking lights........................... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 649
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 268
Pre-collision brake assist ...... 269
Pre-collision braking ............. 269
Pre-collision warning ............ 269
Warning light......................... 569
Personal lights......................... 448 Wattage ................................ 649
Power back door ..................... 130
Power control unit ..................... 85
Power control unit coolant ..... 513 Capacity................................ 644
Checking............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 337
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