Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 41

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Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

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The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position to
reduce wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully
open the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

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: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.

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Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

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Tilts the moon roof down

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: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.

Moon roof

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: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

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The moon roof can be operated when

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Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

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Vehicles without a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

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The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.

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(

→P. 117, 635)

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The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

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(

→P. 116)

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: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

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 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch

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 until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.

Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

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 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

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: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

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: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
open/close switch in the close position or press and hold the “UP” switch.
The moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it
will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is
completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 680)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

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Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

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Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

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The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. 
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being
operated.

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When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key and oper-
ating the moon roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure
that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate moon roof by the
wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the moon roof.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.