HIGHLANDER 2018
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and sup-
plementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of
your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
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new Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander operations.
Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies
this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
HIGHLANDER 2018
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander operations.
Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies
this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap
8
Hood release
8
Indicator symbols
4-5
Instrument cluster
4
Instrument panel
2-3
Instrument panel light control
8
Keyless entry
1,2 6-7
Smart Key system1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning1,2/heating 24-25
All-wheel drive lock switch
27
Audio
23
Auto lock/unlock1 10
Automatic transmission
10
Clock
10
Door locks
1,2 11
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
2
7
Driver Easy Speak
22
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 11
Lights1,2 & turn signals1 18
Moonroof1 12
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 19
Panoramic moonroof
12
Parking brake
11
Power Liftgate (back door)1,2 13
Power outlets-
12V DC/120V AC/USB 2.1A 17
Rear seat entertainment system
22
Seat adjustments-Front
14
Seat adjustments-Rear
15
Seat heaters/ventilators
26
Seats-Head restraints
15
Seats-Stowing &
returning 3rd row seats
15
Snow mode button
27
Steering lock release
11
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 20 Stop & Start Engine System
21
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
14
USB 2.0/AUX port
22
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch
26
Windows-Power1 19
Windshield wipers & washers1 16
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
37-38
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
34-37
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA)
31-34
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD)
29-31
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
28
Sensors
28
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 44-53
Floor mat installation
43
Rear door child safety locks
40
Seat belt reminder indicator
39
Seat belts
39
Seat belts-3rd row center
39
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
39
Spare tire & tools
41
Star Safety SystemTM 42-43
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS)
40
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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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Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
A confirmation will ap-
pear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.Using your smartphone, you will
need to allow Entune access to
your messaging and contacts.
It is recommended to check the
“Don’t ask again” box, so as not
to have to press OK every time the
phone makes a Bluetooth connec
-
tion with your Toyota.
STEP 12STEP 13
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia
software updates.
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phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
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Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large
amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
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Using your smartphone, you may need to
allow Entune access to your messaging
and contacts.
Only current iPhone text messages can
be viewed on the head unit. iPhone does
not allow text message reply.A confirmation will ap
-
pear once your phone
has been paired and
connected.
STEP 12STEP 13
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia
software updates.
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phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
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Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large
amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
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Using your smartphone,
you may need to allow
Entune access to your
contacts.A confirmation will
appear that your phone
has been paired and
connected.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
STEP 12STEP 13
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to change based on periodic multimedia
software updates.
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phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
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Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many factors. Select apps use large
amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subject to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331