2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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

3425-3. 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.

3435-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Overhead
Push the lid.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Pull the tab to open.
Instrument panel
Front of console
Rear of console box (if
equipped)
■Cable pass through (Instru-
ment panel)
The open tray is provided with a
hole that allows cables to be passed
through the tray from the USB port,
USB charging ports or power outlet.
Remove the cover.
Auxiliary boxes
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing
(Overhead)
Do not store items heavier than
0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary
box to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an acci-
dent.
■Caution while driving
(Driver’s side instrument
panel)
Keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
Open tray

3445-3. Using the storage features
Pull down the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks and cargo
hooks.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open
tray
Observe the following precautions
when putting items in the open
tray. Failure to do so may cause
items to be thrown out of the tray
in the event of sudden braking or
steering. In these cases, the items
may interfere with pedal operation
or cause driver distraction, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray
that can easily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items in the tray
higher than the tray’s edge.
●Do not put items in the tray that
may protrude over the tray’s
edge.
Luggage compar t-
ment features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury , always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Cargo net hooks