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7. REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM OPERATION
HIGHLANDER_Navi_U
1Remove the cover.
2Remove the depleted batteries and in-
stall 2 new AA batteries.
WHEN THE REMOTE
CONTROLLER BATTERIES
ARE FULLY DEPLETED
INFORMATION
●If the remote controller batteries are dis-
charged, the following symptoms may
occur.
• The rear seat entertainment system
control will not function properly.
• The operational range is reduced.
● When replacing the AA batteries
• Batteries can be purchased at your
Toyota dealer, electric appliance shop,
or camera stores.
• Replace only with the same or equiva- lent type recommended by a Toyota
dealer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
WA R N I N G
● To prevent accidents and electric shock
• Do not disassemble or modify the
remote controller.
● When the remote controller is not used
• Stow the remote controller. Injuries
may result in the event of an accident
or sudden braking.
● Removed batteries and other parts
• Keep away from children. These parts
are small and if swallowed by a child
they can cause choking.
NOTICE
● To prevent damage to the remote con-
troller
• Keep the remote controller away from
direct sunlight, heat and high humidity.
• Do not drop or strike the remote con- troller against hard objects.
• Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the remote controller.
● For normal operation after replacing the
batteries, observe the following precau-
tions to prevent accidents.
• Always work with dry hands. Moisture
may cause the battery to rust.
• Do not touch or move any other com- ponents inside the remote controller.
• Do not bend any of the battery termi- nals.

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
HIGHLANDER_Navi_U
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
1Press the talk switch.
2Select “OK” or press the talk switch.
For details about this screen: →P.170
3Say the tab selection command or se-
lect the desired tab.
 Commands related with each function are
displayed on the screen of the each func-
tion tab. Some commonly used com-
mands are displayed on the screen of the
function tab.
INFORMATION
● The voice command system can be
operated while guidance is being spo-
ken, when “Voice Prompt Interrupt”
(→ P.66) is set to on. (It is not necessary
to wait for the confirmation beep before
speaking a command.)
● Voice commands may not be recognized
if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice
commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the
system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
The voice command system is operat-
ed by speaking commands corre-
sponding to each function. Also you
can confirm the each command by se-
lecting a tab.
The tabs are found on the upper part of
the screen.
 Selecting “Help” or saying “Help”
prompts voice guidance to offer exam-
ples of commands and operation meth-
ods.

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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
HIGHLANDER_Navi_U
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
MICROPHONE
It is not necessary to speak directly into
the microphone when using the Mobile
Assistant. (Microphone location:
→P.168)
INFORMATION
● Wait for the listening beeps before using
the Mobile Assistant.
● The Mobile Assistant may not recognize
commands in the following situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the
Mobile Assistant is being used.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.

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4. INTUITIVE PARKING ASSIST
HIGHLANDER_Navi_U
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
6
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
*: if equipped
The diagram shows the detection range of
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot
detect obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
 The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object etc. 
There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
 A sensor is frozen.
 A sensor is covered in any way.
 The vehicle is leaning considerably to one
side.
 On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass
 The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to
vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, or other loud
noises producing ultrasonic waves.
 There is another vehicle equipped with
parking assist-sensors in the vicinity.
 A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or
heavy rain.
 The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole
or radio antenna.
 Towing eyelets are installed.
 A bumper or sensor receives a strong
impact.
DETECTION RANGE OF THE
SENSORS
*
SENSOR DETECTION
INFORMATION
Certain vehicle conditions and sur-
rounding environments, such as the
following, may affect the ability of the
sensors to correctly detect objects.
Pay particular attention in the following
situations. Failure to do so may result
in the vehicle being driven unsafely,
possibly leading to an accident.

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1. PHONE OPERATION (HANDS-FREE SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES)
HIGHLANDER_Navi_U
PHONE
7
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
Press this switch to operate the voice
command system.
The voice command system and its list
of commands can be operated.
(→ P.168)
INFORMATION
● The other party’s voice will be heard
from the front speakers. The audio/
visual system will be muted during
phone calls or when hands-free voice
commands are used.
● Talk alternately with the other party on
the phone. If both parties speak at the
same time, the other party may not hear
what has been said. (This is not a mal-
function.)
● Keep call volume down. Otherwise, the
other party’s voice may be audible out-
side the vehicle and voice echo may
increase. When talking on the phone,
speak clearly towards the microphone.
● The other party may not hear you clearly
when:
• Driving on an unpaved road. (Making
excessive traffic noise.)
• Driving at high speeds.
• The roof or windows are open.
• The air conditioning vents are pointed towards the microphone.
• The sound of the air conditioning fan is loud.
• There is a negative effect on sound quality due to the phone and/or net-
work being used.