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Toyota Highlander (2014) manual

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    QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE 00505-Q RG 1 4- HI G Printed in U . S .A . 1 2/1 3 1 2- TCS- 06641 CUSTOMER EX PERI EN CE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 201 4 HIGHLANDER 12-TCS-06641_QRG_Highlander_1_0F_r1.indd 1 12/2/13 10:22 PM[...]

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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[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2014 Highlander INDEX Engine maintenance 9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 8 Indicator symbols 5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1 6 Light control-Instrument panel 9 Smart Key system 1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 23-25 Audio 21 Auto lock/unlock 1 11 [...]

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    2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Voice command button 1,2 Audio remote control switches 1 Multi-Information Display button Telephone controls 1 Cruise control switch Meter control switches Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button 2 Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls 2 Multi-Information Display Wiper and wash[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3 HOME SETUP/APPS* AUDIO BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch 2 LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch 2 Power back door button 2 Windshield wiper de-icer switch Heated steering wheel switch 2 Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar) 2 Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button A[...]

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    4 OVERVIEW Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Tachometer Multi-Information Display Speedometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Meter panel lights control button Shift position and shift range 1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If th[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 5 Indicator symbols Charging system warning 1 Brake system warning 1 1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 [...]

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    Power liftgate operation Without Smart Key system 6 OVERVIEW Keyless entry Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function ACC ON OFF NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift le[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 7 OVERVIEW Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON; the engine not running. All systems OFF. ACC ON OFF NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P. Push Depress brake pedal will be displayed on the multi-information di[...]

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    8 Hood release 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 level dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Brake fluid reservoir NOTE: Regularly scheduled[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Turn to open Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil level dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Battery Brake fluid reservoir NOTE: Regularly sched[...]

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    10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission * The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshift (push and release) - : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 FEATURES/OPERATIONS * The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshift (push and release) - : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases pow[...]

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    12 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Angle Length Lock release lever NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Tilt Close Door-Power back (liftgate) (if equipped) Push and hold Ins[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 13 Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Length NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Door-Power back (liftgate) (if equipped) Push Push and hold Instrument panel Back door (liftgate) (open and close) Open: Push and hold Close: Push an[...]

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    14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Lock release button Lock release button Lock release button Height Seats -Stowing third row seats Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seats -Returning third row seats (1) Pull Seat adjustments-Rear Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seatback angle adjustment straps Refer to the O[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seats-Head restraints Lock release button Lock release button Lock release button Pull Height Seats -Stowing third row seats Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Seats -Returning third row seats (1) Pull Seat adjustments-Rear Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seatba[...]

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    Windshield wipers & washers Front Rear * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. Interval wipe Single wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency* 16 Lights & turn signals Front fog lights (if equipped) Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. Power o[...]

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    Rear * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 17 Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. Power outlets-12V DC Rear of center console compartment Instrument panel The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch mu[...]

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    18 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-Information Display Windows-Power Driver side Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger win[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 Windows-Power Up Down Driver side Window lock switch Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction. Window l[...]

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    20 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Pairing a Bluetooth Device 1. Press the “SETUP” button (For models equipped with Entune Audio Plus, Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite or Entune Premium JBL Audio with Navigation and App Suite, press the “APPS” button followed by the “Setup” button on the display screen.) 2. Touch “Bluetooth” o[...]

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    1. Press the “SETUP” button (For models equipped with Entune Audio Plus, Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite or Entune Premium JBL Audio with Navigation and App Suite, press the “APPS” button followed by the “Setup” button on the display screen.) 2. Touch “Bluetooth” on the display screen 3. Touch “Add” on the dis[...]

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    22 Air Conditioning/Heating Front automatic Air Conditioning Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Front windshield airflow/defogger Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger Temperature selector dial Recirculate cabin air (fresh air w[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 Air Conditioning/Heating Front automatic Air Conditioning Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Front windshield airflow/defogger Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger T[...]

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    24 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Clock Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes to set or change the time. Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Upper airflow mode Front windshield airflow/defogger Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger Dual airflow mode Lower airflow mode Lower airflow m[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Hi temperature OFF switch Low temperature Clock Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes to set or change the time. Fan speed Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Upper airflow mode Front windshield airflow/defogger Rear windshield airflow/defogger and side mirror defogger D[...]

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    26 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Garage door opener (HomeLink ® )* (if equipped) Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink ® * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact HomeLi[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 27 Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink ® * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact HomeLink ® at 1[...]

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    28 Spare tire & tools Tool location Removing the spare tire Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Rear door Doors-Child safety locks (1) Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Unlock Lock Third row center seat Plate “A” Buckle “A” Plate “B” Buckle “B”[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 29 Spare tire & tools Tool location Removing the spare tire Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. (1) (3) (2) Plate “A ” Bu ck le “A ” Pl ate “B” Buckl e “B ” (3) Push plate “B” into buckle “B” until a click sound is he[...]

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    30 Star Safety System TM VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces engine power and applies braking to se[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 31 VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces e[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 33 NOTES 2014_Highlander_QRG_v2.indd 6139 12/11/13 7:33 PM[...]

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    QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE 00505-Q RG 1 4- HI G Printed in U . S .A . 1 2/1 3 1 2- TCS- 06641 CUSTOMER EX PERI EN CE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 201 4 HIGHLANDER 12-TCS-06641_QRG_Highlander_1_0F_r1.indd 1 12/2/13 10:22 PM[...]