2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID seats

3345-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
1Press the automatic mode
switch.
The dehumidification function
begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically
adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting and humidity.
2 Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally according to the temperature
setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is ready
to flow immediately after the auto-
matic mode switch is pressed.
This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following situations.

No passengers are detected
in the rear seats
 The windshield defogger is
not operating
While operating, the indicator illumi-
nates on the S-FLOW mode switch.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.
Select on the main con-
trol screen or press the S-FLOW
mode switch on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow
control
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the hybrid system is
started and at other times depend-
ing on the outside temperature.
●After the hybrid system is started,
if passengers move around inside
or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-
tem cannot accura tely detect the
Using automatic mode
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

3355-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
presence of passengers and auto-
matic airflow control will not oper-
ate.
■Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directi ng airflow to only
the front seats, whe n a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
■To return to automatic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
power switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the power switch to ON.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
Front side outlets
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Rear air conditioning control panelAdjust the rear seats fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan
speed.
“OFF” switch
Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off the fan.
Air flow mode control switch
Automatic mode switch
When the function is on, the indi cator illuminates on the control screen.
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature.
Rear automatic air conditioning system
The air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted
according to the temperature setting.
The rear air conditioning system can be operated using the
front air conditioning control panel and rear air conditioning
control panel. Press the “REAR CLIMATE” switch on the front
air conditioning control panel to change the rear air condition -
ing control mode.
The rear air conditioning system can also be operated on the
audio system screen.
Rear air conditioning control operation

3385-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Front air conditioning control panelRear air conditioning system on/off switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch
The mode switches between the rea r air conditioning control mode and
front air conditioning control mode each time the “REAR CLIMATE ” switch
is pressed.
Rear seat temperature control knob
To set temperature, move the rear seat temperature control knob upward or
downward.
Upward: Increases the temperature
Downward: Decreases the temperature
Airflow mode control knob
The airflow mode control knob can be operated while the rear ai r condition-
ing control indica tor is appeared.
Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting
Rear seats fan speed setting can be adjusted while the rear air conditioning
control indicator is appeared.
To set the fan speed, m ove the fan speed control knob upward or down-
ward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan speed
Automatic mode switch ( P.340)
The automatic mode switch can be operated when the rear air con ditioning
control indicator is displayed.
Rear air conditioning control indicator
When the “REAR CLIMATE” switch is pressed, the rear air conditi oning
control indicator is displ ayed for several seconds.

3395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Rear air conditioning con-
trol screen (audio system
screen)
1 Touch on the main menu.
2 Select "Climate".
3 Select "Rear".
Adjust the rear seats tem-
perature setting
Air flow mode control switch
Adjust the rear seats fan
speed setting
“OFF” switch
Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off
the fan.
Automatic mode switch
■Rear air conditioning con-
trol panel
To change the airflow mode,
press the airflow mode control
switch.
The air outlets used are switched
each time the switch is pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
■Front air conditioning con-
trol panel
To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow mode control
knob upward or downward.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
Change the airflow mode

3415-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will auto-
matically turn off after a period of
time.
■Front
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment
lit) Off
The level indicator (amber)
lights up during operation.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation
using a fan built into the seat
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters

3475-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
1Unlock with the mechanical
key
2 Lock with the mechanical key
3 Open (pull lever)
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when
the tail lights are on.
Push the tab and slide the con-
sole box lid.
■Tray inside console box
The tray can be slid forward/back-
ward.
Front seats
Second seats (8-seat models)
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
■When storage compartments
are not in use
When driving or when the storage
compartments are not in use,
keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or
sudden swerving, an accident
may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
Glove box
Console box
Cup holders

3485-3. Using the storage features
Second seats (7-seat models)
Third seats
Front doors
Rear doors
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the
cap.
●The bottle may not be stored
depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup
holder
Do not place anything other than
cups, aluminum cans, or water
bottles in the cup holders. Other
items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking, possibly
causing injury. If possible, cover
hot drinks to p revent burns.
Bottle holders
NOTICE
■Items unsuitable for the bottle
holders
Do not place open bottle, glass or
paper cups containing liquid in the
bottle holders. Otherwise, con-
tained liquid may be spilled. Glass
cups may break if used in the bot-
tle holders.