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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 10

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3-3. Adjusting the seats



Second seats



Third center seat

159

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before driv

ing

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up

to secure the steering wheel.

Press on or close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to

mishandle the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering

wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel

is securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel

may move suddenly, possibly

causing an accident, and resulting

in death or serious injury. Also,

the horn may not sound if the

steering wheel is not securely

locked.

Sounding the horn

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

: If equipped

The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your
driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear
view mirror

Reflected light from the head-
lights of vehicles behind can be
reduced by operating the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror

Responding to the level of
brightness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the reflected
light is automatically reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare
function mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates. The function will set to
ON mode each time the power
switch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns off.)

Inside rear view mir-

ror

The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of
rear view mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the

mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling

of the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious

injury.

Anti-glare function

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Before driv

ing

■

To prevent sensor error (vehi-

cles with auto anti-glare inside

rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover

them.

: If equipped

Digital Rearview Mir-

ror

The Digital Rearview Mirror
is a system that uses the
camera on the rear of the
vehicle and displays its
image on the display of the
Digital Rearview Mirror.

The Digital Rearview Mirror
can be changed between
optical mirror mode and dig-
ital mirror mode by operat-
ing the lever.

The Digital Rearview Mirror
allows the driver to see the
rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head
restraints or luggage, ensur-
ing rear visibility. Also, the
rear seats are not displayed
and privacy of the passen-
gers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Before using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror

●

Make sure to adjust the mirror

before driving. (



P.163)

• Change to optical mirror mode

and adjust the position of the

Digital Rearview Mirror so that

the area behind your vehicle

can be viewed properly.

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Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operat-
ing normally.

Icon display area

Displays icons, adjusting gauge,
etc. (



P.163)

Select button

Press to change the setting of the
item you want to adjust.

Menu button

Press to display the icon display
area and select the item you want
to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital
mirror mode and optical mirror
mode.

Operate the lever to change
between digital mirror mode and
optical mirror mode.

Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area
behind the vehicle.

will illuminate in this mode.

Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital
Rearview Mirror allows it to be used
as an optical mirror.

■

Digital mirror mode operating

condition

The power switch is turned to ON.
When the power switch is changed

from ON to OFF or ACC, the image

will disappear after several seconds.

■

When using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror in digital mirror

mode

●

If it is difficult to see the displayed

image due to light reflected off the

Digital Rearview Mirror, the cam-

era being dirty, or if lights of a

vehicle behind your vehicle or the

displayed image are bothering

you, change to optical mirror

mode.

●

When the back door is open, the

Digital Rearview Mirror image may

not display properly. Before driv-

ing, make sure the back door is

WARNING

• Change to digital mirror mode

and adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image dis-

played by the Digital Rearview

Mirror is different from that of

the optical mirror, make sure to

check this difference before

driving.

System components

Changing modes

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Before driv

ing

closed.

●

If the display is difficult to see due

to reflected light, close the sun-

shade for the moon roof or the

electronic sunshade for the pan-

oramic moon roof.

●

Any of the following conditions

may occur when driving in the

dark, such as at night. None of

them indicates that a malfunction

has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed

image may differ from their actual

color.

• Depending on the height of the

lights of the vehicle behind, the

area around the vehicle may

appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for

brighter surrounding image may

cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed
image or flickering bothers you,
change to optical mirror mode.

●

The Digital Rearview Mirror may

become hot while it is in digital

mirror mode.

This is not a malfunction.

●

Depending on your physical con-

dition or age, it may take longer

than usual to focus on the dis-

played image. In this case,

change to optical mirror mode.

●

Do not let passengers stare at the

displayed image when the vehicle

is being driven, as doing so may

cause motion sickness.

■

When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion is displayed when using the

Digital Rearview Mirror in digital mir-

ror mode, the system may be mal-

functioning. The symbol will

disappear in a few seconds. Oper-

ate the lever, change to optical mir-

ror mode and have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your
driving posture.
Change to optical mirror mode,
adjusting the height of the rear
view mirror by moving it up and
down.

■

Display settings (digital mir-
ror mode)

Settings of the display in the dig-
ital mirror mode, on/off operation
of the automatic anti-glare func-
tion, etc. can be changed.

Press the menu button.

Adjusting the mirror

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

The icons will be displayed.

Press the menu button
repeatedly and select the
item you want to adjust.

Press

change the setting.

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

: This is a function for the optical

mirror mode, however, the setting
can also be changed while using
the digital mirror mode.

■

Enabling/disabling the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion (optical mirror mode)

The automatic anti-glare func-
tion in the optical mirror mode
can be enabled/disabled. The
setting can be changed in both
the digital mirror mode and the
optical mirror mode.



When using the digital mirror
mode



P.163



When using the optical mirror
mode

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

Press the menu button
repeatedly and select

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.

Select to adjust the area
displayed up/down.

Select to adjust the area
displayed to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of
the displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the
displayed image.

Select to enable/disable the
automatic anti-glare func-
tion.

Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of
vehicles behind, the
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare
function is enabled each
time the power switch is
changed to ON.

Icons

Settings

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Before driv

ing

The setting display will be dis-

played.

Press

enable (“ON”)/disable
(“OFF”) the automatic
anti-glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

■

Adjusting the display (digital

mirror mode)

●

If the displayed image is adjusted,

it may appear distorted. This is not

a malfunction.

●

If the brightness of the Digital

Rearview Mirror is set too high, it

may cause eye strain. Adjust the

Digital Rearview Mirror to an

appropriate brightness. If your

eyes become tired, change to

optical mirror mode.

●

The brightness of the Digital Rear-

view Mirror will change automati-

cally according to the brightness

of the area in front of your vehicle.

■

To prevent the light sensors

from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from

malfunctioning, do not touch or

cover them.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

While driving

●

Do not adjust the position of the

Digital Rearview Mirror or adjust

the display settings while driv-

ing.

Stop the vehicle and operate

the Digital Rearview Mirror con-

trol switches.

Failure to do so may cause a

steering wheel operation error,

resulting in an unexpected acci-

dent.

●

Always pay attention to the

vehicle’s surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other

objects may look different when in

digital mirror mode and optical

mirror mode.

When backing up, make sure to

directly check the safety of the

area around your vehicle, espe-

cially behind the vehicle.

Additionally, if a vehicle

approaches from the rear in the

dark, such as at night, the sur-

rounding area may appear dim.

■

To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the

Digital Rearview Mirror while

smoke or odor comes from the

mirror, it may result in fire. Stop

using the system immediately and

contact your Toyota dealer.

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■

Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently
using a soft dry cloth.

■

Cleaning the camera

If the camera lens is dirty or cov-
ered with foreign matter, such as
water droplets, snow, mud, etc.,
the displayed image may not be
clear. In this case, rinse the
camera lens with a large quan-
tity of water and then wipe it
clean with a soft cloth damp-
ened with water.
Dirt on the camera lens can be
cleaned by operating the dedi-
cated camera cleaning washer.
(



P.232)

■

The camera

The camera for the Digital Rearview

Mirror is located as shown.

Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror

NOTICE

■

To prevent the Digital Rear-

view Mirror from malfunction-

ing

●

Do not use detergents, such as

thinner, benzine, and alcohol to

clean the mirror. They may dis-

color, deteriorate or damage the

mirror surface.

●

Do not smoke, use matches,

use cigarette lighters or allow

open flames near the mirror. It

may damage the mirror or

cause a fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the mirror.

■

To prevent the camera from

malfunctioning

●

Observe the following precau-

tions, otherwise the Digital

Rearview Mirror may not oper-

ate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera

or subject it to a strong impact,

as the camera installation posi-

tion and angle may be changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the camera.

• When washing the camera,

rinse it with a large quantity of

water and then wipe it clean

with a soft cloth dampened with

water.

Do not strongly rub the camera

lens, as it may be scratched and

will not be able to transmit a

clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or

glass coat to adhere to the cam-

era cover. If this happens, wipe

it off as soon as possible.

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Before driv

ing

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

• Do not apply hot water to the

camera in cold weather, as the

sudden change of temperature

may cause the camera to not

operate properly.

• When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not directly spray the camera

and its surrounding area, as

doing so may cause the camera

to not operate properly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction.

If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

If you notice any symptoms

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is diffi-
cult to see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry
cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the Dig-
ital Rearview Mirror.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming
through the moon roof or
panoramic moon roof,
close the sunshade or
electronic sunshade.)

• The vehicle is in a dark

area.

• The vehicle is near a TV

tower, broadcasting sta-
tion, electric power plant,
or other location where
strong radio waves or
electrical noise may be
present.

• The temperature around

the camera is extremely
high/low.

• The ambient temperature

is extremely low.

• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are

shining directly into the
camera lens.

• The vehicle is under fluo-

rescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights, etc.

• Exhaust gas is obstruct-

ing the camera.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital
mirror mode when the
conditions have
improved.)

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ing

The image is diffi-
cult to see.

Foreign matters (such as
water droplets, snow, mud,
etc.) is on the camera lens.



Operate the dedicated
camera cleaning
washer and clean the
camera lens. (



P.232)



Change to optical mir-
ror mode.



Rinse the camera with
a large quantity of
water, wipe it clean
with a soft cloth damp-
ened with water, and
then change back to
digital mirror mode.

The image is out of
alignment.

The back door is not fully
closed.

Fully close the back
door.

The camera or its surround-
ing area has received a
strong impact.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

The display is dim
and

is dis-

played.

The system may be mal-
functioning.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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is displayed.

The Digital Rearview Mirror
is extremely hot.
(The display will gradually
become more dim. If the
temperature continues to
increase, the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will turn off.)

Reducing the cabin tem-
perature is recom-
mended to reduce the
temperature of the mir-
ror.
(

will disappear

when the mirror
becomes cool.)

does not disap-

pear even though the
mirror is cool, have the
vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

The lever cannot be
operated properly.

The lever may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
(To change to optical
mirror mode, press and
hold the menu button for
approximately 10 sec-
onds.)

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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Before driv

ing

To select a mirror to adjust,
turn the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate
the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window

defogger to turn on the outside rear

view mirror defoggers. (



P.330)

■

Automatic adjustment of the

mirror angle (if equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be

entered to memory and recalled

automatically by the driving position

memory. (



P.153)

■

Linked mirror function when

reversing (if equipped)

When either “L” or “R” of the mirror

select switch is selected, the outside

rear view mirrors will automatically

angle downwards when the vehicle

is reversing in order to give a better

view of the ground.
To disable this function, select nei-

ther “L” nor “R”.
To set the mirror angle used when

the vehicle is reversing, adjust the

Outside rear view mir-

rors

The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions

while driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss

of control of the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while

driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors

folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger

side mirrors must be extended

and properly adjusted before

driving.

Adjustment procedure

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mirror angle at a desired position

with the shift lever in R.
The adjusted angle will be memo-

rized and the mirror will automati-

cally tilt to the memorized angle

whenever the shift lever is shifted to

R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt posi-

tion of the mirror is linked to the nor-

mal position (angle adjusted with

the shift lever in other than R).

Therefore, if the normal position is

changed after adjustment, the tilt

position will also change.
When the normal position is

changed, readjust the angle in

reversing.

Push the mirror back in the
direction of the vehicle’s rear.

Automatic mode allows the fold-
ing or extending of the mirrors to

be linked to locking/unlocking of
the doors.

Folds the mirrors
Extends the mirrors

■

Using automatic mode in cold

weather

When automatic mode is used in

cold weather, the door mirror could

freeze up and automatic stowing

and return may not be possible. In

this case, remove any ice and snow

from the door mirror, then either

operate the mirror using manual

mode or move the mirror by hand.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.510)

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

Folding the mirrors (man-
ual type)

Folding and extending the
mirrors (power type)

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before driv

ing

3-5.Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
switches.
Operating the switch moves the
windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway,

operate the switch in the opposite
direction.

■

The power windows can be

operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Operating the power windows

after turning the hybrid system

off

The power windows can be oper-

ated for approximately 45 seconds

even after the power switch is

turned to ACC or turned off. They

cannot, however, be operated once

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed

between the window and the win-

dow frame while the window is clos-

ing, window movement is stopped

and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught

between the door and window while

the window is opening, window

movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be

opened or closed

When the jam protection function or

catch protection function operates

unusually and the door window can-

not be opened or closed, perform

the following operations with the

power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power

switch in ON, within 4 seconds of

the jam protection function or

catch protection function activat-

ing, continuously operate the

power window switch in the

one-touch closing direction or

one-touch opening direction so

that the door window can be

opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be

opened and closed even when

performing the above operations,

perform the following procedure

for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Pull and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch closing

direction and completely close

the door window.

Release the power window

switch for a moment, resume

pulling the switch in the

one-touch closing direction, and

hold it there for approximately 6

seconds or more.

Press and hold the power win-

dow switch in the one-touch

opening direction. After the door

window is completely opened,

continue holding the switch for

an additional 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the
power windows

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