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TABLE OF CONTENTS6
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 469
• Sun visors ..................... 469
• Vanity mirrors................ 469
• Conversation mirror ...... 470
• Clock ............................. 471
• Outside temperature display........................... 472
• Power outlets ................ 473
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Rear sunshades............ 477
• Armrest ......................... 478
• Coat hooks.................... 479
• Assist grips ................... 479
• Side table ...................... 480
Garage door opener .......... 481
Safety Connect.................. 488
Compass ........................... 494
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 500
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 504 7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 507
General maintenance .................... 510
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 513
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 514
Hood .................................. 516
Positioning a floor jack .......................... 518
Engine compartment ......... 519
Tires................................... 531
Tire inflation pressure ........ 542
Wheels............................... 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 547
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 549
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 552
Light bulbs ......................... 556
7Maintenance and care
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17Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Manual air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436, 442
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438, 444
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Entune Audio Plus
*1, 2
Entune Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
Power back door main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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6Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 436
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 449
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 452
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators........................ 455
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 458
• Interior lights ................. 458
• Personal lights .............. 459
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........................... 460
• Glove box...................... 461
• Console box .................. 461
• Bottle holders ................ 462
• Cup holders .................. 463
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 465
• Open tray ...................... 466
Luggage compartment features ........................... 467 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........................... 469
• Sun visors ..................... 469
• Vanity mirrors................ 469
• Conversation mirror ............................ 470
• Clock ............................. 471
• Outside temperature display........................... 472
• Power outlets ................ 473
• USB charging ports .............................. 475
• Rear sunshades............ 477
• Armrest ......................... 478
• Coat hooks.................... 479
• Assist grips ................... 479
• Side table ...................... 480
Garage door opener.......... 481
Safety Connect ................. 488
Compass ........................... 494
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setti ng, turn clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn to the “MAX A/C” position. The air condi-
tioning will automatically turn on in recirculated air mode.
■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise (increase) or coun-
terclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
Front manual air conditioning system∗
∗: If equipped
Air conditioning controls
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4426-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and countercloc
kwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.
The temperature for the driver, front passenger and rear seats can be
adjusted separately when: • is pressed. (The “SYNC” displays disappear.)
• The front passenger side dial is turned. (The “PASS SYNC”
display changes to “PASS”.)
• The “
∧” or “∨” side of is pressed. (The “REAR SYNC” display
changes to “REAR”.)
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-
nized modes each time is pressed.
Front automatic air conditioning system∗
∗: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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4716-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Clock
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5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, c hecking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE)
engine3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
Engine oil selection →P. 654
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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5587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Headlight low beams
For the right side only:
Remove the washer fluid
tank opening.
Turn the cover counterclock-
wise.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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