Toyota HIGHLANDER 2013 Reference Guide
HIGHLANDER
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2013
Highlander
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander
operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1
6
1,2
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic Transmission 10
Bluetooth
1
11
®
audio 25
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 10
Door-Power back 12
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27
Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display
2
18
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlet-120V AC 17
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row seat 14
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls 19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®
) 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 29
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
1
30-31
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
(if equipped)
Automatic Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls
1
2
Multi-Information Display button
Voice command button
Telephone controls
1,2
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light
controls
2
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display
Display Audio system
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
or Display Audio system with navigation and Entune
2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
2
2
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
2
1
Vehicles with Display Audio system
Vehicles with Display Audio System
with navigation and Entune
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)
2
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
2
Instrument panel light control
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
2
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror
2
/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
2
If equipped
3
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter resetting button
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
Brake system warning
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Engine oil replacement reminder
Low fuel level warning
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
1
1
1
1
1
4
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
1
Master warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Electric power steering system warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
1
1
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control
indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
1
SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
2
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Traction control OFF indicator
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
5
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
With power back door
Without power back door
Push
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
With power back door
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)
With power
back door
Without power back door
Without power
back door
Push and hold
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Without Smart Key
system
With Smart Key
system
Push and hold
Panic button
Push and hold
6
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Green indicator ON
OVERVIEW
Carrying
Depress
brake pedal
Push
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
ACC
ON
OFF
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Glass hatch unlock
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
Unlocking operation
Front door lock
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Front door unlock*
Grasp
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lock
Push
Unlock
Push
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Push
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
7
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Hood release
Pull
Store
Turn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Engage support rod
(either position may be used)
Pull up latch and
raise hood
8
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Light control-Instrument panel
+
Brightness
control
-
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
9
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