2018 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; all electrical systems can be used. NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. If it is not
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change
the operation mode in succession from:
Smart Key
Push and hold
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key system

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NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Engage support rod
PullWhen the fuel door cannot
be opened by pressing the
inside switch. Remove the
cover inside the luggage
compartment and pull the
lever.Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and raise hood
The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (day mode)
and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. However,when in day mode,
adjusting the brightness level will also change the brightness level of night mode.
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
Instrument panel light control
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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid tank
Windshield washer fluid tankEngine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler cap
Engine maintenance

10 Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park. Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURESLockUnlock
Unlock
Lock
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushTurn Turn
Turn
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
HomeLink® indicator light
ButtonsGarage door operation indicator
Door locks
Parking brake
Steering lock release

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Moonroof (if equipped)
Panoramic moonroof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise. Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
If the moonroof is open, pressing the switch
closes it up to the tilt-up position.
If the shade is closed past the half-open position
when the switch is pressed, it will open up to the
half-open position. To stop operation partway, quickly slide and
release the switch again.
Close
Open
The moonroof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise and the
shade opens fully. Slide the switch again to fully open or close the moonroof.
SLIDING OPERATION
SHADE OPERATION
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION

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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power Liftgate (back door) (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel
Open and close
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open only
Remote
control
(without
Smartkey)
Remote
control
(with
Smartkey)
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button (on the
door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer sounds.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the rear liftgate
close-button until it buzzes, and continue to hold until it buzzes again -then let go. Push
the same button to close the liftgate. When you next open the liftgate it will open to the
maximum height.
3. The height can also be set through the “Setup” screen on the audio display. Setup >
Vehicle Customization > Other Vehicle Settings > Power Back Door Opening Adjust.
Through this screen, there are 5 height options to choose from.
NOTE: If the liftgate has stopped operating, check inside the glove box, on the left side, to
ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
For detailed instructions, see Owner’s Manual.
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE

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MANUAL SEAT
POWER SEAT AND DRIVING POSITION MEMORY (IF EQUIPPED)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Height crank
(driver’s side only)Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Memory
position 1
Memory
position 2
Set memory
position Seat position
(forward/backward) Seat cushion
(front) angle
(driver’s side only)
Seat height
(driver’s side only) Seat cushion length
(if equipped,
driver’s side only)Lumbar
support
(driver’s side only)
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Seat adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS