2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

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Interior features
Interior features
.5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 322
Rear automatic air condi- tioning system ........... 331
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.................................. 335
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 337
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features.................................. 340
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 344
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features . 349
Garage door opener.... 360

3355-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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 engine 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 battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters

3365-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Rear
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 indica tor (amber)
lights up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
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 indicato r (green) lights
up during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Seat ventilators

3375-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Front personal lights (P.338)
Front interior lights ( P.338)
Shift lever light
Open tray lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.338)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.338)
Rear interior light ( P.338)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights

3385-2. Using the interior lights
■Front interior lights
1 Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions
2 Turns the lights on
3 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior lights
1 Turns the door position on
The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.
2Turns the light on
■Front personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
Vehicles without panoramic
moon roof
Vehicles with panoramic
moon roof
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
Operating the interior
lights
Operating the personal
lights

3395-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
■To prevent the battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when
the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.494)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the engine
is not running.

3405-3. Using the storage features
5-3.Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P.343)
Open tray (if equipped) ( P.343)
Glove box ( P.341)
Bottle holders ( P.342)
Cup holders ( P.341)
Console box ( P.341)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cau se the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
●Glasses may be deformed by
heat or cracked if they come
into contact with other stored
items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into con-
tact with other stored items, the
lighter may catch fire or the
spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

3415-3. Using the storage features
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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