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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 21

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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.

■

Location of air outlets

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

■

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

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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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 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-

perature.

Rear automatic air conditioning system

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

The rear air conditioning system 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 conditioning control panel to change the rear air condition-
ing control mode.

The rear air conditioning system can also be operated on the
audio system screen.

Rear air conditioning control operation

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Front air conditioning control panel

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 control 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.340)

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 (audio system
screen)

Touch

on the main menu.

Select "Climate".

Select "Rear".

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

Pressing the “OFF” switch 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

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

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.

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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

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

Open the vent

Close the vent

Using automatic mode

Air outlets

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.

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: If equipped

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

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.

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.

■

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.

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.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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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5-2.Using the interior lights

Front personal lights (



P.344)

Front interior lights (



P.344)

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



P.344)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P.344)

Rear interior light (



P.344)

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

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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.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.510)

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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5-3.Using the storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P.349)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.349)

Glove box (



P.347)

Bottle holders (



P.348)

Cup holders (



P.347)

Console box (



P.347)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

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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 con-
sole box lid.

■

Tray inside console box

The tray can be slid forward/back-

ward.



Front seats



Second seats (8-seat models)

Pull the armrest down.

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

Cup holders

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

Second seats (7-seat models)



Third seats



Front doors



Rear doors

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holder

Do not place anything other than

cups, aluminum cans, or water

bottles in the cup holders. Other

items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking, possibly

causing injury. If possible, cover

hot drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

NOTICE

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle

holders

Do not place open bottle, glass or

paper cups containing liquid in the

bottle holders. Otherwise, con-

tained liquid may be spilled. Glass

cups may break if used in the bot-

tle holders.

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

Overhead

Push the lid.



Driver’s side instrument panel

Pull the tab to open.



Instrument panel



Front of console



Rear of console box (if
equipped)

■

Cable pass through (Instru-

ment panel)

The open tray is provided with a

hole that allows cables to be passed

through the tray from the USB port,

USB charging ports or power outlet.
Remove the cover.

Auxiliary boxes

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing

(Overhead)

Do not store items heavier than

0.44 lb. (200 g).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary

box to open and the items inside

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

■

Caution while driving

(Driver’s side instrument

panel)

Keep the auxiliary box closed

while driving.

Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

Open tray

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Pull down the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks and cargo
hooks.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open

tray

Observe the following precautions

when putting items in the open

tray. Failure to do so may cause

items to be thrown out of the tray

in the event of sudden braking or

steering. In these cases, the items

may interfere with pedal operation

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that

may protrude over the tray’s

edge.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the

hooks to their stowed positions

when not in use.

Cargo net hooks

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