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Audio system
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Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellular
phone call.
Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a hands-free
call.Select “Transmit Volume”.
Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
Select “OK”.
Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an incoming
call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party: • Press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
To refuse the call: • Press the on-hook switch on the steering wheel.
• Select .
Every time you press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or
select during call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
■ Transferring calls
●If you transfer from the cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen
will be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
● Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone
used.
● For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone's manual.
■ Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depending on your phone company and cel-
lular phone.
To transfer a call
Transmit volume setting
To hang up
Call waiting
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Display the message inbox screen. (→P. 406)
Select the desired message from the list.
Check that the message is displayed.
E-mails: Select “Mark
Unread” or “Mark Read” to
mark mail unread or read on
the message inbox screen.
This function is available when
“Update Read Status on Phone”
is set to on ( →P. 419)
Select to make a call to the
sender.
Select to have messages read ou t. To cancel this function, select
“Stop”.
Select to display the previous or next message.
Select to reply the message.
■ Check the messages
●Depending on the type of Bluetooth® phone being connected, it may be nec-
essary to perform additional steps on the phone.
● Messages are displayed in the appropriate connected Bluetooth
® phone’s
registered mail address folder.
Select the tab of the desired folder to be displayed.
● Only received messages on the connected Bluetooth
® phone can be dis-
played.
● The text of the message is not displayed while driving.
● When “Automatic Message Readout” is set to on, messages will be auto-
matically read out. ( →P. 419)
● Turn the “PWR·VOL” knob, or use the volume switch on the steering wheel
to adjust the message read out volume.
● The message read out function is available even while driving.
Checking the messages
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Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increase/Decrease the vol- ume
• Press and hold: Continuously increase/
decrease the volume
On hook switch • End a call
• Refuse a call
Off hook switch • Make a call
• Receive a call
• Display “Phone” screen
Using the steering wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected
cellular phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
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4325-11. Using the voice command system
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The Mobile Assistant feature will activate Apple’s Siri® Eyes Free
mode via the steering wheel switc hes. To operate the Mobile Assis-
tant, a compatible cellular phone must be registered and connected to
this system via Bluetooth
®. ( → P. 390)
Press and hold the off-hook on
the steering wheel until you
hear the beeps.
The Mobile Assistant can be
used only when the following
screen is displayed.
To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, or press and hold
the off-hook on the steering wheel.
To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the
off-hook on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted after the system responds to a voice command.
• After some phone and music commands, the Mobile Assistant feature will automatically end to complete the requested action.
■
Adjusting the Mobile Assistant volume
The volume of the Mobile Assistant can be adjusted using the
“PWR·VOL” knob or steering whee l volume switches. The Mobile
Assistant and phone call volumes are synchronized.
Mobile Assistant
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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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Interior features
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Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat
ventilators
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∗: If equipped
The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips
of the steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators
maintain good airflow by blowing air from the seats.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use the seat heaters more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
stopped.
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4566-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel will
automatically turn off after about 30
minutes.
■The heated steering wheel can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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Seat heaters
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial
forward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
■
Seat heaters/ventilators Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
warmer the seat becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number is, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
Heated steering wheel
Front seat heaters and ventilators
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7Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)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