TABLE OF CONTENTS2
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 28
For safety drive ................... 30
Seat belts ............................ 32
SRS airbags ........................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 54
Safety information for children ............................. 61
Child restraint systems ........ 62
Installing child restraints ...... 66
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 80
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 81
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 85
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 91
Alarm ................................... 93
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 98
Gauge and meters ............ 103
Multi-information display ... 107
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 113 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 124
Back door .......................... 130
Glass hatch........................ 142
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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Operation of
each component
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U) 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 124
Back door .......................... 130
Glass hatch ....................... 142
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
1633-3. Adjusting the seats
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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a
button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
■Recording procedureTurn the power switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
While pressing the “SET”
button, or within 3 seconds
after the “SET” button is
pressed, press button “1” or
“2” until the buzzer sounds.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
Driving position memory∗
∗: If equipped
This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat and outside
rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier
or to suit your preferences.
Driving position memory
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Recall procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position
recall).
■ Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 154)
The seat position, with the exception of the portions adjusted by the seat
cushion length switch and lumbar support switch, can be recorded.
■ Operating the driving position memory after turning the power switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ In order to correctly use the dr iving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.
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Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While pressing the recalled
button, press and hold the
door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.
If the button could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously for approximately 3
seconds.
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Recall procedure
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving
position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the
smart key system or wi reless remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Memory recall function
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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
■Recalling the driving position us ing the memory recall function
● Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.
● If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.
■ Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized.
(Customizable features: →P. 671)
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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704Alphabetical index
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Engine coolant ......................... 513Capacity ................................ 644
Checking ............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 337
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103
Engine oil ................................. 510
Capacity ................................ 642
Checking ............................... 510
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 585
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 337
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
Entune Audio ........................... 349 Audio input ............................ 353
AUX port/USB port................ 353
CD player .............................. 367
iPod....................................... 373
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 367
Optimal use........................... 364
Portable music player ........... 381
Radio .................................... 365
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 352
USB memory ........................ 377
Entune Audio Plus
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Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 329 Function ................................ 329
Warning light ......................... 568
EV drive mode.......................... 231
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 597
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 645
Hybrid transmission .............. 645
Washer ................................. 516
Fog lights ................................. 249 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 649
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 434
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 447
Wattage ................................ 649
Front fog lights ........................ 249 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 649
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 54
Front personal lights............... 448 Wattage ................................ 649
Front seats ............................... 154 Adjustment............................ 154
Cleaning ............................... 494
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 167
Seat heaters ......................... 445
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 445
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Rear view mirrorInside rear view mirror .......... 173
Outside rear view mirrors...... 175
Rear view monitor system ...... 304
Rear window defogger ............ 436
Rear window wiper .................. 254
Refueling .................................. 256 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel types ............................. 641
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 258
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 539
Fuses .................................... 541
Light bulbs ............................ 545
Tires ...................................... 597
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 680
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 498
Road accident cautions ............ 89
Roof rails .................................. 205 Safety Connect ........................ 478
Seat belt reminder light .......... 568
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 70
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 495
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 568
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 567
Seat heaters ............................. 445
Seat position memory ............. 163
Seat ventilators........................ 445
Seating capacity ...................... 207
Seats ................................. 154, 156 Adjustment.................... 154, 156
Adjustment
precautions................. 155, 162
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 66
Cleaning ............................... 495
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 445
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 445S
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”