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922-1. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER HV_U
The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted.
This image is for example only, and 
may differ from the actual vehicle.
1Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day 
mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is 
changed between day mode and 
night mode.
●Day mode: When the surrounding 
area is bright
●Night mode: When the surround-
ing area is dark
The clocks can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.
Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
The multi-information display 
presents the driver with a variety 
of driving-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice 
pop-up displays are also dis-
played in certain situations.
■Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its 
content.
Changing the instrument 
panel light brightness
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons
Driving information display 
(  P. 9 3 )
Driving support system 
information display 
(  P. 9 6 )
Audio system-linked dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Vehicle information dis-
play ( P. 9 6 )
Settings display ( P.98)
Warning message display 
(  P.101) 
     
        
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3375-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
■Adjusting the temperature 
setting
Turn driver’s side temperature 
control switch clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the switch counterclockwise 
to decreases the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately 
when:
 “SYNC” control knob is 
moved upward or downward. 
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)
 The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is 
turned. (The “PASS” display 
disappears)
 The rear seat temperature 
contorl knob is moved upward 
or downward. (The “REAR” 
display disappears)
To the air conditioning system 
switches between  individual and 
simultaneous modes move “SYNC” 
control knob upward or downward.
■Setting the fan speed
To set the fan speed, move the 
fan speed control knob upward 
or downward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan  speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns 
off the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode, 
move the airflow mode control 
knob upward or downward.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.
The mode switches  between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air  
     
        
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561Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
K
Keyless entry Smart key system................. 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Keys Battery-saving function......... 147
Electronic key ....................... 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 489
If you lose your keys ............ 488
Key number plate ................. 128
Keyless entry........ 131, 136, 146
Mechanical key .................... 128
Power switch ........................ 213
Replacing the battery ........... 438
Warning buzzer .................... 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Knee airbags ............................. 34
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ............................. 257
Warning messages............... 266
Language (multi-information dis- play) ................................. 98, 107
LATCH anchors ........................ 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 408
Hood lock release lever........ 408
Shift lever ............................. 220
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wiper lever ................... 235, 238
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 443
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 232
Fog light switch .................... 235 Front interior lights................357
Front personal lights .............357
Headlight switch ...................229
Interior lights .........................356
Interior lights list ...................356
Rear interior lights ................357
Rear personal lights .............357
Replacing light bulbs ............443
Turn signal lever ...................223
Vanity lights ..........................382
Welcome light illumination con-
trol ......................................230
Lock steering column ............214
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation..............................257
Warning messages ...............266
Luggage cover ........................364
M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..406
General maintenance ...........402
Maintenance data .................504
Maintenance requirements ...400
Malfunction indicator lamp ....461
Menu icons ........................92, 102
Meter Clock ................................89, 92
Hybrid System Indicator .........90
Indicators ................................86
Instrument panel light control .92
Meter control switches....93, 102
Meters ....................................89
Multi-information  display.92, 102
Settings ..........................98, 107
Warning lights .......................460
Warning message.................470
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........167
Inside rear view mirror ..........166
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ............................338, 342