Toyota Highlander guide User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

1-800-331-4331

00505-QRG13-HIG

Printed in U.S.A. 8/12

12-TCS-05892

2013

HigHlander

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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle

operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations

so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly

and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the

Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly

encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary

manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s

capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,

U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new

Highlander.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander

operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s

Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe

operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment

malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the

time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at

any time without notice.

2013

Highlander

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2013

Highlander

INDEX

Engine maintenance 9

Fuel tank door release and cap 8

Hood release 8

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry1 6

Light control-Instrument panel 9

Smart Key system1,2 7

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22

Audio 24-25

Auto lock/unlock111

Automatic Transmission 10

Bluetooth®audio 25

Clock 22

Cruise control 23

Cup holders 27

Door locks 10

Door-Power back 12

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27

Lights1& turn signals 16

Moonroof 12

Multi-Information Display218

Parking brake 11

Power outlets-12V DC 17

Power outlet-120V AC 17

Rear seat entertainment system 26

Seat adjustments-Front 13

Seat adjustments-Rear 13

Seat heaters 22

Seats-Folding down second row seats 15

Seats-Head restraints 14

Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14

Seats-Returning third row seats 15

Seats-Stowing third row seats 14

Steering lock release 11

Steering wheel controls 19

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 19

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12

Windows-Power 18

Windshield wipers & washers 15

Doors-Child safety locks 29

Floor mat installation 31

Seat belts 28

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 29

Spare tire & tools 29

Star Safety SystemTM 30-31

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28

1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more

information.

3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel audio controls1

Steering wheel climate controls2

Multi-Information Display button

Voice command button1,2

Telephone controls1

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog

light controls2

Wiper and washer controls

Multi-Information Display

Display Audio system1or Display Audio system with navigation and Entune1

Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator2

Emergency flasher button

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt

reminder lights

Power back door main switch2

“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)2

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

Cruise control

Ignition (standard key)2

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

Fuel filler door opener

Power back door button2

Instrument panel light control

Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch

Windshield wiper de-icer switch2

Power outside rearview mirror controls

Outside rearview mirror2/Rear window defogger button

Air Conditioning controls

1Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

2If equipped

Steering wheel controls

(if equipped) Automatic Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning

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Cruise control

Ignition (standard key)2

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

Fuel filler door opener

Power back door button2

Instrument panel light control

Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch

Windshield wiper de-icer switch2

Power outside rearview mirror controls

Outside rearview mirror2/Rear window defogger button

Air Conditioning controls

1Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

2If equipped

Vehicles with Display Audio system

Automatic Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning

Vehicles with Display Audio System

with navigation and Entune

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OVERVIEW

Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Engine coolant temperature

Service indicator and reminder

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter resetting button

Automatic Transmission shift position indicator

Odometer and two trip meters

Charging system warning1

Brake system warning1

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

Driver seat belt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Low fuel level warning

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s

Manual.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1

SNOW indicator

Cruise control indicator2

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

Master warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

Electric power steering system warning1

Front fog light indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator1

Traction control OFF indicator1

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control

indicator1

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s

Manual.

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

ACC

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch

will change the operation mode in succession from:

Power (without starting engine)

Glass hatch operation

(if equipped) Power back door operation

(if equipped)

Push and hold

Without Smart Key

system

With Smart Key

system

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock

for safety.

With power back door Without power back door

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or

all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Glass hatch unlock

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock

Carry remote to unlock

With power

back door

Without power

back door

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OVERVIEW

With Smart Key system

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACC

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Push

Depress

brake pedal

Carrying

Green indicator ON

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch

will change the operation mode in succession from:

Power (without starting engine)

With Smart Key

system

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock

for safety.

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or

all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Glass hatch unlock

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Front door lock Front door unlock*

Push Grasp

Push

Back door lock/unlock

Push

Lock

Push

Unlock

Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock

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Hood release

Pull up latch and

raise hood

Fuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.

If the cap is not tightened enough, Check

Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Pull

Turn to open

Store

Windshield washer fluid tank

Engine oil filler cap

Engine oil level dipstick

Engine coolant reservoir

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer

to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

Engine maintenance

Light control-Instrument panel

Engage support rod

(either position may be used)

OVERVIEW

Pull

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