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1203-1. Key information
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of  time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer et c.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or pla ce the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do  not  attach  a  sticker  or  anything  else  to  the  surface  of  the  key  with  a
wireless remote control function.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near ob jects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and inducti on cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency the rapy equip-
ment.
■ Carrying  the  electronic  key  on  your  person  (vehicles  with  a  sma rt  key
system)
Carry  the  electronic  key  3.9  in.  (10  cm)  or  more  away  from  elec tric  appli-
ances  that  are  turned  on.  Radio  waves  emitted  from  electric  app liances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In  case  of  a  smart  key  system  malfunction  or  other  key-related  prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take  your  vehicle  with  all  the  electronic  keys  provided  with  yo ur  vehicle  to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If  the  electronic  key  remains  lost,  the  risk  of  vehicle  theft  i ncreases  signifi-
cantly.  Visit  your  Toyota  dealer  immediately  with  all  remaining   electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle. 
     
        
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1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 637)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other
wireless communication device
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices 
     
        
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2884-5. Using the driving support systems
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Temporary cancellation of functions
When  the  operation  conditions  are  no  longer  met, a  function  may  be  tempo-
rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met  again, oper-
ation of the function is automatically restored. ( P. 287)
■ Steering control function
Depending  on  the  vehicle  speed,  lane  departure  situation,  road  conditions,
etc., the  driver may not feel  the  function is operating or the function may not
operate at all.
■ Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noi se, audio play-
back, etc.
■ Hands off steering wheel warning
If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel, a buzzer
sounds and a warning message and the symbol shown in the illust ration are
displayed  on  the  multi-information  display. This  warning  also  o perates  in  the
same  way  when  the  driver  continuously  operates  the  steering  whe el  only  a
small amount. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel when  using this
system, regardless of warnings.
Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may n ot operate.
■ Vehicle sway warning function
■ White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road
The  LDA  system  will  not  operate  for  the  side  on  which  white  (yellow)  lines
could not be recognized. When  the  system  determines  that  the
driver  has  removed  their  hands  from  the
steering  wheel  while  the  steering  control
function  is  operating,  a  warning  message
urging  the  driver  to  hold  the  steering
wheel  and  the  symbol  shown  in  the  illus-
tration are displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
When  the  system  determines  that  the
vehicle  is  swaying  while  the  vehicle  sway
warning  function  is  operating,  a  buzzer
sounds  and  a  warning  message  urging
the driver to rest and the symbol shown in
the  illustration  are  simultaneously  dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Depending on the vehicle and road condi-
tions, the warning may not operate. 
     
        
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3094-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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The Stop & Start system  protection function
● Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  When  an  excessively  loud  sound  is
being  projected  by  the  audio  system,  the  audio  system  may  be  automati-
cally  cut  off  in  order  to  reduce  battery  consumption.  If  this  o ccurs,  turn  the
engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn i t to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to re-enable the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: When an excessively loud soun d is being
projected  by  the  audio  system,  the  audio  system  may  be  automati cally  cut
off  in  order  to  reduce  battery  consumption.  If  this  occurs,  tur n  the  engine
switch  off,  wait  for  3  seconds  or  longer  and  then  turn  it  to  AC CESSORY
mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.
● The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis-
connected  and  then  reconnected.  If  this  occurs,  turn  the  engine   switch  off
and  then  repeat  the  following  operation  twice  to  activate  the  a udio  system
normally.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to  the “ON”
position and then to the “Lock” position.
• Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  Turn  the  engine  switch  to  IGNITION
ON mode and then to OFF.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 644
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status
P. 104 
     
        
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3144-5. Using the driving support systems
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The  rear  view  image  is  displayed
when the shift lever is in R and the
engine  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  posi-
tion.
The  rear  view  monitor  system  will
be deactivated when the shift lever
is in any position other than R.
Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
Refer  to  the  “NAVIGATION   AND  MULTIMEDIA  SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Entune Audio
The  rear  view  monitor  system  assi sts  the  driver  by  displaying
guide  lines  and  an  image  of  the  view  behind  the  vehicle  while
backing up, for exampl e while parking.
The  screen illustrations used  in  this text  are intended  as exam ples,
and  may  differ  from  the  image  th at  is  actually  displayed  on  the
screen. 
     
        
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3254-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select  .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “BSM”.
■ Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In  strong  sunlight,  the  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicator  may  be  difficult  to
see.
■ Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The  RCTA  buzzer  may  be  difficult  to  hear  over  loud  noises,  such  as if the
audio system volume is high.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If  a  system  malfunction  is  detected  due  to  any  of  the  following ,  a  warning
message will be displayed: ( P. 593)
● A sensor is malfunctioning
● A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or a sticker
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● Sensor voltage is abnormal
● A sensor is misaligned
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
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354
HIGHLANDER_U5-1.  Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 356
Entune Audio .................... 357
Steering wheel audio switches ................ 360
AUX Port/USB Port ........... 361
Basic audio operations...... 362
5-2.  Setup Setup menu....................... 364
General settings ................ 365
Audio settings ................... 366
Display settings ................. 367
Voice settings.................... 368
5-3.  Using Entune Audio Selecting the audio source ................... 369
List screen operation......... 370
Optimal use of  Entune Audio .................. 372
5-4.  Using the radio Radio operation................. 373
5-5.  Playing an audio CD and  MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 375
5Audio system 
     
        
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355
5Audio system
HIGHLANDER_U5-6.  Using an external 
device
Listening to an iPod .......... 381
Listening to a USB  memory device................ 385
Using the AUX port ........... 389
5-7.  Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use  wireless 
communication ................ 390
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player for the 
first time .......................... 394
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time .... 395
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 396
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 398
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details .................. 400
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings ............... 401
5-8.  Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth® 
Audio ............................... 402 5-9.  Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth® 
Phone ............................. 403
Making a call ..................... 405
Receiving a call ................. 408
Speaking on the phone ..... 409
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ............ 412
Using the steering  wheel switches ................ 416
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ........................... 417
Contact/Call History  Settings ........................... 418
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ............ 427
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 431
5-11. Using the voice  command system
Voice command  system ............................ 435