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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment

■

Effective range (areas within

which the electronic key is

detected)

When locking or unlocking the
doors

The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside front door
handle and back door. (Only the
doors detecting the key can be
operated.)

When starting the hybrid system
or changing power switch
modes

The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.

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Alarms and warning messages

A combination of exterior and inte-

rior alarms as well as warning mes-

sages shown on the

multi-information display are used to

prevent theft of the vehicle and acci-

dents resulting from erroneous

operation. Take appropriate mea-

sures in response to any warning

message on the multi-information

display. (



P.456)

When only an alarm sounds, cir-

cumstances and correction proce-

dures are as follows.

●

When an exterior alarm sounds

once for 5 seconds

Smart key system

The following operations
can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example
in your pocket. The driver
should always carry the
electronic key.



Locks and unlocks the
doors (



P.127)



Locks and unlocks the back
door (



P.132)



Starts and stops the hybrid
system (



P.207)

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ing

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When an interior alarm sounds

continuously

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be

activated in order to prevent the

electronic key battery and the

12-volt battery from being dis-

charged while the vehicle is not

operated for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the

smart key system may take some

time to unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in

an area of approximately 6 ft. (2

m) of the outside of the vehicle for

10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not

been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not

been used for 14 days or longer,

the doors cannot be unlocked at

any doors except the driver’s door.

In this case, take hold of the

driver’s door handle, or use the

wireless remote control or the

mechanical key, to unlock the

doors.

■

Turning an electronic key to

battery-saving mode

When battery-saving mode is set,

battery depletion is minimized by

stopping the electronic key from

receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the elec-

tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is

set, the smart key system cannot be

used. To cancel the function, press

any of the electronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak

radio waves. In the following situa-

tions, the communication between

the electronic key and the vehicle

may be affected, preventing the

smart key system, wireless remote

control and immobilizer system from

operating properly. (Ways of cop-

ing:



P.477)

●

When the electronic key battery is

depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio

waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in con-

tact with, or is covered by the fol-

lowing metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-

num foil inside

Situation

Correction

procedure

An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open.

Close all of
the doors
and lock the
doors again.

Situation

Correction

procedure

The power switch
was turned to ACC
while the driver’s
door was open (or
the driver’s door was
opened while the
power switch was in
ACC).

Turn the
power
switch off
and close
the driver’s
door.

The power switch
was turned off while
the driver’s door was
open.

Close the
driver’s
door.

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• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that

emit radio waves) are being used

nearby

●

When carrying the electronic key

together with the following devices

that emit radio waves

• Portable radio, cellular phone,

cordless phone or other wireless

communication devices

• Another electronic key or a wire-

less key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal

digital assistants (PDAs)

• Digital audio players

• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic con-

tent or metallic objects are

attached to the rear window

●

When the electronic key is placed

near a battery charger or elec-

tronic devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a

pay parking spot where radio

waves are emitted

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is

within the effective range (detec-

tion areas), the system may not

operate properly in the following

cases:

• The electronic key is too close to

the window or outside door han-

dle, near the ground, or in a high

place when the doors are locked

or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instru-

ment panel, luggage compart-

ment, floor, or in the door pockets

or glove box when the hybrid sys-

tem is started or power switch

modes are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on

top of the instrument panel or near

the door pockets when exiting the

vehicle. Depending on the radio

wave reception conditions, it may

be detected by the antenna out-

side the cabin and the door will

become lockable from the outside,

possibly trapping the electronic

key inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is

within the effective range, the

doors may be locked or unlocked

by anyone. However, only the

doors detecting the electronic key

can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not

inside the vehicle, it may be possi-

ble to start the hybrid system if the

electronic key is near the window.

●

The doors may unlock or lock if a

large amount of water splashes on

the door handle, such as in the

rain or in a car wash when the

electronic key is within the effec-

tive range. (The doors will auto-

matically be locked after

approximately 60 seconds if the

doors are not opened and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is

used to lock the doors when the

electronic key is near the vehicle,

there is a possibility that the door

may not be unlocked by the entry

function. (Use the wireless remote

control to unlock the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock or unlock

sensor while wearing gloves may

prevent lock or unlock operation.

●

When the lock operation is per-

formed using the lock sensor, rec-

ognition signals will be shown up

to two consecutive times. After

this, no recognition signals will be

given.

●

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within

the effective range, the door may

lock and unlock repeatedly. In that

case, follow the following correc-

tion procedures to wash the vehi-

cle:

• Place the electronic key in a loca-

tion 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from

the vehicle. (Take care to ensure

that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to bat-

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tery-saving mode to disable the

smart key system. (



P.143)

●

If the electronic key is inside the

vehicle and a door handle

becomes wet during a car wash, a

message may be shown on the

multi-information display and a

buzzer will sound outside the vehi-

cle. To turn off the alarm, lock all

the doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work

properly if it comes into contact

with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean

the lock sensor and attempt to

operate it again, or use the lock

sensor on the lower part of the

door handle.

●

A sudden handle operation or a

handle operation immediately

after entering the effective range

may prevent the doors from being

unlocked. Touch the door unlock

sensor and check that the doors

are unlocked before pulling the

door handle again.

●

If there is another electronic key in

the detection area, it may take

slightly longer to unlock the doors

after the door handle is gripped.

■

When the vehicle is not driven

for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do

not leave the electronic key within

6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be

deactivated in advance. (



P.510)

●

Setting the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode helps to reduce

key battery depletion. (



P.143)

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To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic

key when operating the system. Do

not get the electronic key too close

to the vehicle when operating the

system from the outside of the vehi-

cle.
Depending on the position and hold-

ing condition of the electronic key,

the key may not be detected cor-

rectly and the system may not oper-

ate properly. (The alarm may go off

accidentally, or the door lock pre-

vention may not operate.)

■

If the smart key system does

not operate properly

If the doors cannot be

locked/unlocked using the smart key

system, lock/unlock the doors by

performing any of the following:

●

Bring the electronic key close to

either front door handle and oper-

ate the entry function.

●

Operate the wireless remote con-

trol.

If the doors cannot be

locked/unlocked using the above

methods, use the mechanical key.

(



P.477)

If the hybrid system cannot be

started using the smart key system,

refer to P.478.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.510)

■

If the smart key system has

been deactivated in a custom-

ized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or

mechanical key. (



P.127, 477)

●

Starting the hybrid system and

changing power switch modes:



P.478

●

Stopping the hybrid system:



P.208

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

●

People with implantable car-

diac pacemakers, cardiac

resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

keep away from the smart key

system antennas. (



P.142) The

radio waves may affect the

operation of such devices. If

necessary, the entry function

can be disabled. Ask your Toy-

ota dealer for details, such as

the frequency of radio waves

and timing of the emitted radio

waves. Then, consult your doc-

tor to see if you should disable

the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical

device other than implantable

cardiac pacemakers, cardiac

resynchronization ther-

apy-pacemakers or implantable

cardioverter defibrillators should

consult the manufacturer of the

device for information about its

operation under the influence of

radio waves. Radio waves could

have unexpected effects on the

operation of such medical

devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details

on disabling the entry function.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Before driv

ing

3-3.Adjusting the seats



Manual seat

Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever



Power seat

Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)

■

When adjusting the seat

Take care when adjusting the seat

so that the head restraint does not

touch the ceiling.

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat posi-

tion

●

Take care when adjusting the

seat position to ensure that

other passengers are not

injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the

seat or near the moving parts to

avoid injury. Fingers or hands

may become jammed in the

seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough

space around the feet so they

do not get stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

●

Be careful that the seat does

not hit passengers or luggage.

●

To reduce the risk of sliding

under the lap belt during a colli-

sion, do not recline the seat

more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap

belt may slide past the hips and

apply restraint forces directly to

the abdomen, or your neck may

contact the shoulder belt, increas-

ing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made

while driving as the seat may

unexpectedly move and cause

the driver to lose control of the

vehicle.

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WARNING

●

Manual seat only: After adjust-

ing the seat, make sure that the

seat is locked in position.

Rear seats

The seat position and seat-
back angle can be adjusted,
and the seatback can be
folded by operating a seat-
back angle adjustment
lever.

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment

●

To reduce the risk of sliding

under the lap belt during a colli-

sion, do not recline the seat

more than necessary.

If the seat is too reclined, the lap

belt may slide past the hips and

apply restraint forces directly to

the abdomen, or your neck may

contact the shoulder belt, increas-

ing the risk of death or serious

injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made

while driving as the seat may

unexpectedly move and cause

the driver to lose control of the

vehicle.

●

Be careful that the seat does

not hit passengers or luggage.

●

Be careful not to get your hands

or feet caught in the seat.

■

After adjusting or returning

the seats

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

●

Make sure that the seat and

seatback are securely locked in

position by lightly rocking them

back and forth.

●

Check that the seat belts are

not twisted or caught in the

seatback.

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ing

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Second seats



8-seat models

Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever

WARNING

■

When folding the rear seat-

backs down

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down

while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level

ground, set the parking brake

and shift the shift lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a

folded seatback or in the lug-

gage compartment while driv-

ing.

●

Do not allow children to enter

the luggage compartment.

●

Do not fold down a rear seat-

back when there are passen-

gers sitting in the rear seats or

when there is luggage placed

on the rear seats.

●

Be careful not to catch your

hand when folding the rear seat-

backs.

Adjustment procedure

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

7-seat models

Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever

■

Third seats

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

■

When entering/exiting the
vehicle

Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever or to tilt the
seatback forward and then slide
the seat forward.

Make sure that the second seat is
free of passengers and obstruc-
tions before operating the lever.

■

After passengers have
entered/exited the vehicle

Lift up the seatback and slide
the seat backward until it locks.

■

Before folding down the
second seats

Stow the armrest. (



P.362)

Moving a second seat for
third seat access

Folding down the second
seats

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ing

Stow the second seat belt
buckles.

Pass the outer seat belts
through the seat belt hangers
and secure the seat belt
plates.

This prevents the shoulder belts

from being damaged.

Lower the head restraints to
the lowest position. (



P.156)

■

Folding down the second
seats

Pull the seatback angle
adjustment lever or to
tilt the seatback forward.

Each seatback may be folded sep-

arately.

Pull the seatback folding
lever to unlock the seatback.
The seatback will be folded
down.

■

After folding down the sec-
ond seats

Slide the folded second seats
backward until they lock.

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■

Returning the second seats

Lift up the seatbacks until they
lock.

Remove the secured seat belts
from the seat belt hangers before
using them.

■

Before folding down the
third seats

Stow the third seat belt buck-
les.

Pass the outer seat belts
through the seat belt hangers
and secure the seat belt
plates.

This prevents the shoulder belts

from being damaged.

Lower the center head
restraint to the lowest posi-
tion. (



P.156)

■

Folding down the third
seats

While pulling the seatback angle
adjustment lever, fold down the
seatbacks.

The outer head restraints will fold
forward.

■

Returning the third seats

Returning the seatbacks



From inside

Lift up the seatbacks until they lock.

Folding down the third
seats

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Before driv

ing



From outside

Pull the straps and raise the seat-
backs until they lock.
After using either strap, use the vel-
cro on the strap to attach it to the
seatback.

Returning the outer head
restraints.

Remove the secured seat belts

from the seat belt hangers before

using them.

: If equipped

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Adjust the driver’s seat, out-
side rear view mirrors and
head-up display (if equipped)
to the desired positions.

While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1” or “2” until
the buzzer sounds.

If the selected button has already

been preset, the previously

recorded position will be overwrit-

Driving position mem-

ory

This feature automatically
adjusts the driver’s seat,
outside rear view mirrors
and head-up display (if
equipped) to suit your pref-
erences.

Two different driving posi-
tions can be recorded into
memory.

Each electronic key can be
registered to recall your pre-
ferred driving position.

Recording a driving posi-
tion into memory

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ten.

■

Seat positions that can be

memorized

The adjusted positions other than

the position adjusted by lumbar sup-

port switch can be recorded.

■

In order to correctly use the

driving position memory func-

tion

If a seat position is already in the

furthest possible position and the

seat is operated in the same direc-

tion, the recorded position may be

slightly different when it is recalled.

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want

to recall until the buzzer
sounds.

■

To stop the position recall oper-

ation part-way through

Perform any of the following opera-

tions:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1” or “2”.

●

Operate any of the seat adjust-

ment switches (only cancels seat

position recall).

■

Operating the driving position

memory after turning the power

switch off

Recorded seat positions can be

activated up to 180 seconds after

the driver’s door is opened and

another 60 seconds after it is closed

again.

■

When the recorded seat posi-

tion cannot be recalled

The seat position may not be

recalled in some situations when the

seat position is recorded in a certain

range. For details, contact your Toy-

ota dealer.

■

Registering procedure

Record your driving position to

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment

so that the seat does not strike

the rear passenger or squeeze

your body against the steering

wheel.

Recalling a driving posi-
tion

Registering/cancel-
ing/recall a driving posi-
tion to an electronic key
(memory recall function)

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Before driv

ing

button “1” or “2” before perform-
ing the following:
Carry only the key you want to
register, and then close the
driver’s door.

If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle,
the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Recall the driving position
that you want to record.

While pressing the recalled
button, press and hold the
door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.

If the button could not be regis-

tered, the buzzer sounds continu-

ously for approximately 3 seconds.

■

Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to
cancel and then close the
driver’s door.

If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle,
the driving position cannot be can-
celed properly.

Turn the power switch to ON.

While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, press and hold the door
lock switch (either lock or
unlock) until the buzzer
sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled,

the buzzer sounds continuously for

approximately 3 seconds.

■

Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are
locked before recalling the driv-
ing position. Carry the electronic
key that has been registered to
the driving position, and then
unlock and open the driver’s
door using the smart key system
or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the
recorded position.
If the driving position is in a position
that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors
will not move.

■

Recalling the driving position

using the memory recall func-

tion

●

Different driving positions can be

registered for each electronic key.

Therefore, the driving position that

is recalled may be different

depending on the key being car-

ried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s

door is unlocked with the smart

key system, the driving position

cannot be recalled. In this case,

press the driving position button

which has been set.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.510)

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■

Front seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button

■

Second seats

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button

■

Third center seat

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button

■

Adjusting the height of the head

restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided
for all seats.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions

regarding the head restraints.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints

designed for each respective

seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the

correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head

restraints, push down on them

and make sure they are locked

in position.

●

Do not drive with the head

restraints removed.

Adjusting a head restraint

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Before driv

ing

Make sure that the head restraints

are adjusted so that the center of

the head restraint is closest to the

top of your ears.

■

Adjusting the third center seat

head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one

level from the stowed position when

using.

■

When using the outboard third

seats

If a head restraint is folded forward,

make sure to return it to the upright

position. (



P.152)

Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release button

If the head restraint touches the
ceiling, making the removal difficult,
change the seat height or angle.
(



P.147, 148)



Front seats



Second seats



Third center seat

Align the head restraint with the
installation holes and push it
down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release
button when lowering the
head restraint.



Front seats

Removing the head
restraints

Installing the head
restraints

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