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USB media port
Connecting a compatible device and cable into the USB media port will support
charging and music playback through the audio multimedia system.
Power supply switch
Charge area
Operation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. Push the tab and slide theconsole box lid. (1) Press the power supply switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An amber indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless chargers may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully charged.
The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before attempting to use it.
Press (1)
When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging area for best results. Moving device may result in stopping or restarting the charging process.
Place (2)
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Toyota multi-operation touch*
** Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual.
Toyota multi-operation touch allows a screen, such as the air conditioning control
screen, and the navigation screen to be displayed and operated simultaneously.
Available only on vehicles with 12.3-in display.
Moving screens:
Select “” to change its displayed position on the Toyota multi-operation touch.
The screen position can also be changed by performing a left or right flick
operation on a screen.
Full screen display/split screen display:
Select “” on the energy monitor/consumption screen or vehicle information
screen will display that screen in full screen.
Select “” to return to the split-screen display.
AWD models: Select “Setting” on the vehicle information screen to display the
setting screen.
Select to display the air conditioning control screen
Select slide operation on/off
Display the software information
Select to display the seats climate screen
Select to display the audio control screen**
Select to display the fuel consumption screen
Select to display the setting screen (2WD models)/Select to display the vehicle information screen (AWD models)
* © 1982-2013, QNX Software Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual or “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s
Manual” for more details.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
OPERATION
SETTINGS
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
The vehicle must be on for use.
* Available only on vehicles equipped with Premium Audio
This feature utilizes the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify the driver’s voice
through the rear speakers. The feature must be turned on every time you enter the
vehicle, and automatically turns off when any door (including the liftgate) is opened.
There are 7 volume settings.
To activate:
(1) Select “MENU” on the Audio Multimedia System and then select “Setup”.
(2) Select “Driver Easy Speak” from “Audio” screen.
Driver Easy Speak*
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
& OPERATIONS
TOYOTA
SAFETY
SENSE
SAFETY
& EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if equipped)
Audio system screen*
Buzzer*
Outside rear view mirror indicators
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the
Highlander’s blind spot when changing lanes. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will
be alerted via the outside rear view side mirror indicators.
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the
Highlander is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will flash. Also, the
RCTA icon for the detected side will be displayed on the audio system display, and
the RCTA buzzer will sound.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR (BSM)
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” or “” then press “.” The
setting screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then
press “.”
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
* RCTA only
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Rearcenter sensor
Frontcenter sensor
Corner sensors (front)
Corner sensors (rear)
Corner sensors (front)
Corner sensors (rear)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID or navigation system
display inform the driver of the approximate position and distance of the obstacle
by illuminating continuously (far) or blinking (near). Depending on your Audio
Multimedia system, you can adjust settings.
(1) Press “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “”switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting screen
is displayed.
(3) Press “”switches and select the “Intuitive parking assist on/off” setting
function and then press “.”
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Display mode switching button
Body color setting switchBody color setting switch
Display mode switching button
Rotation pause switchRotation pause switch
The Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan function assists the driver in
viewing the surroundings, when operating at low speeds or parking, by combining
front, side and rear cameras and displaying an overhead image on the Audio
Multimedia System screen.
To display the moving view/see-through view screen, press the camera switch when
the shift lever is in the “P” position and the Intuitive parking assist is enabled.
For limitations and more details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System
Owner’s Manual.”
Moving viewSee-through view
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan (if equipped)
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) is a set of active safety technologies
designed to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic
situations, in certain conditions. TSS 2.5+ is designed to help support the driver’s
awareness, decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving
experience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense.
Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to occur.
The advanced grille-mounted radar system is designed to work with
the forward-facing camera to help recognize a preceding pedestrian or
bicyclist, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance support in
certain conditions.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering AssistLane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to provide notification when the system detects an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane. The Sway Warning function is designed to detect vehicle swaying (based on the vehicle location and steering wheel operation) and alert drivers with an audio and visual alert, urging them to take a break.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between high beams and low beams as appropriate.
Road Sign Assist (RSA)RSA is designed to recognize specific road signs using the forward- facing camera to provide information to the driver via the display.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)Full-Speed Range DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set distance to a preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a lower speed. The minimum set speed is approximately 20 MPH, but once activated, the operating speed range is 0-110 MPH.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) SystemLTA contains all the features of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist described below and additionally is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane by assisting the driver in steering control when using Full-Speed Range DRCC.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Grille-mounted radar
Forward-facing camera
Sensors
TSS 2.5+ combines a forward-facing camera mounted in front of the inside rear view
mirror and a grille-mounted radar mounted in the front grille. These sensors support the
driver assist systems.
The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is designed to
help detect a vehicle, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian in certain situations. Using both
a camera and radar, PCS w/ PD can provide an audio/visual alert to warn you of
a possible collision under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is
designed to automatically brake.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This system will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not attempt
to test the operation of the Pre-Collision System yourself, as the system may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve, a vehicle
or pedestrian or bicyclist may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors,
preventing the system from operating or engaging properly.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Pre-Collision System with
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
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