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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 22

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●

To reduce potential odors from

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may

be delayed for a short period of

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

Press the automatic mode
switch.

The dehumidification function

begins to operate. Air outlets and

fan speed are automatically

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating, the indicator illumi-
nates on the S-FLOW mode switch.

■

Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Select

on the option control

screen or press the S-FLOW
mode switch on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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

Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started,

if passengers move around inside

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

With the indicator off, turn the

power switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the power switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when

the system is on.

The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.

Windshield wiper de-icer
(vehicle with a 12.3-inch
display)

WARNING

■

When the windshield wiper

de-icer is operating

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets



Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down



Front side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the

instrument panel which may cover

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow

may be obstructed, preventing the

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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Rear air conditioning control panel

Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting

Press

to increase the fan speed and

to decrease the fan

speed.

“OFF” switch

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns off the fan.

Air flow mode control switch
Automatic mode switch

When the function is on, the indicator illuminates on the control screen.

Adjust the rear seats temperature setting

Press

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the tem-

Rear automatic air conditioning system

The air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted
according to the temperature setting.

Vehicles with a 8-inch display: The rear air conditioning sys-
tem can be operated using the front air conditioning control
panel and rear air conditioning control panel. Press the
“REAR CLIMATE” switch on the front air condiotioning con-
trol panel to change the rear air conditioning control mode.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The rear air conditioning
system can be operated using the toyota multi-operation
touch and rear air conditioning control panel. Select “REAR”
on the front air condiotioning control screen to display the
rear air conditioning control screen.

Rear air conditioning control operation

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perature.

■

Front air conditioning control panel (vehicle with a 8-inch dis-
play)

Rear air conditioning system on/off switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch

The mode switches between the rear air conditioning control mode and
front air conditioning control mode each time the “REAR CLIMATE” switch
is pressed.

Rear seat temperature contorl knob

To set temperature, move the rear seat temperature control knob upward or
downward.
Upward: Increases the temperature
Downward: Decreases the temperature

Airflow mode control knob

The airflow mode control knob can be operated while the rear air condition-
ing control indicator is appeared.

Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting

Rear seats fan speed setting can be adjusted while the rear air conditioning
control indicator is appeared.
To set the fan speed, move the fan speed control knob upward or down-
ward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan speed

Automatic mode switch (



P.355)

The automatic mode switch can be operated when the rear air conditioning
control indicator is displayed.

Rear air conditioning control indicator

When the “REAR CLIMATE” switch is pressed, the rear air conditioning
control indicator is displayed for several seconds.

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Rear air conditioning con-
trol screen (vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Adjust the rear seats fan
speed setting
Adjust the rear seats tem-
perature setting
Air flow mode control switch
“OFF” switch

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

Automatic mode switch

■

Rear air conditioning con-
trol panel

To change the airflow mode,
press the airflow mode control
switch.

The air outlets used are switched
each time the switch is pressed.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

■

Front air conditioning con-
trol panel (vehicle with a
8-inch display)

To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow mode control
knob upward or downward.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

Change the airflow mode

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Rear air conditioning con-
trol screen (vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

To change the airflow mode,
select the airflow mode control
switch.

The air outlets used are switched
each time the switch is selected.

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and

feet

: Air flows to the feet

Press the automatic mode
switch.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of
and opening and closing
the air outlets

Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

Open the vent

Close the vent

Using automatic mode

Air outlets

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: If equipped

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

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.

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Timer function

The heated steering wheel will auto-

matically turn off after a period of

time.

■

Front (Front air condition-
ing control panel)

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.



Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play



Vehicle with a 8-inch display

■

Front (Toyota multi-opera-
tion touch: Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Select

to display the seats

climate screen.
Each time the switch is selected,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment

lit)



Off

The level indicator (red)

lights

up during operation.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

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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 indicator (amber)

lights up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Front air condioning con-
trol panel

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 (green)

lights

up during operation.



Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play



Vehicle with a 8-inch display

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

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Toyota multi-operation
touch (Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Select

to display the seat cli-

mate screen.
Each time the switch is selected,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment

lit)



Off

The level indicator (blue)

lights

up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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5-3.Using the interior lights

Front personal lights (



P.361)

Front interior lights (



P.361)

Shift lever light
Open tray lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P.361)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P.361)

Rear interior light (



P.361)

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

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Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions

Turns the lights on

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior lights

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.

Turns 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 power 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

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To prevent the 12-volt battery

from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the power 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.528)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

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5-4.Using the storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P.366)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.366)

Glove box (



P.364)

Bottle holders (



P.365)

Cup holders (



P.365)

Console box (



P.364)

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 cause 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.

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Unlock with the mechanical
key

Lock with the mechanical key

Open (pull lever)

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when

the tail lights are on.

Push the tab and slide the
console box lid.

Vehicles with wireless
charge: Lift the wireless char-
ger.

■

Tray inside console box

The tray can be slid forward/back-

ward.

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

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