Toyota HIGHLANDER 2014 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
00505-QRG14-HIG
Printed in U.S.A. 12/13
12-TCS-06641
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800-331-4331 2014
HIGHLANDER
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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.
2014
Highlander
INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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2014
Highlander
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 23-25
Audio 21
Auto lock/unlock111
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 25
Cruise control 26
Door locks 10
Door-Power back (rear liftgate) 13
Driver Easy Speak 22
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)326
Lights1& turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display218
Panoramic Moonroof 12
Parking Brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlet-120V AC 17
Rear seat entertainment system 20
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat adjustments-Rear 15
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 15
Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 15
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls and Bluetooth®19-20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Traffic 22
Weather 22
Windows-Power 19
Windshield wipers & washers 16
Doors-Child safety locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 27
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety SystemTM 30-31
Third row center seat belt 28
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 27
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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Instrument panel
Voice command button1,2
Audio remote control switches1
Multi-Information Display button
Telephone controls1
Cruise control switch
Meter control switches
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls2
Multi-Information Display
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Power back door main switch (this is inside the glove box)2
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)2
Ignition (standard key)2
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Automatic High Beam switch2
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch2
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch2
Power back door button2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated steering wheel switch2
Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar)2
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
Audio System1
VSC OFF switch
“SNOW” button
“DAC” switch2
All-wheel drive lock switch2
Seat heater/ventilator switches2
Seat heater switches2
1Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
2If equipped
Steering wheel controls
(if equipped) Manual Air Conditioning Automatic Air Conditioning
Type A
Type B
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
3
5
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6
7
8910
8
9
131415
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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HOME
SETUP/APPS*
AUDIO
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) switch2
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch2
Power back door button2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated steering wheel switch2
Intuitive parking assist switch (rear parking sonar)2
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
Audio System1
VSC OFF switch
“SNOW” button
“DAC” switch2
All-wheel drive lock switch2
Seat heater/ventilator switches2
Seat heater switches2
1Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
2If equipped
Vehicles with Display Audio system
Manual Air Conditioning Automatic Air Conditioning
Vehicles with Display Audio System
with navigation and Entune
HOME
APPS
AUDIO
NAV
Type A
Type B
910
12
131415
16
11
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
24
25
26
26
26
Lower center console switches
27 28 29 30
31
32 32
27
28
29
30
31
32
*LE models have a “SETUP” button, while LE
PLUS models have an “APPS” button
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbolsInstrument cluster
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Meter panel lights control button
Shift position and shift range
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual.
Type 1
Type 2
1
1
2 3
2 3
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
4
5
6
7
8
9
8 9 10
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Fuel gauge
10
Tachometer or Power Meter*
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Meter panel lights control button
Shift position and shift range
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Fuel gauge
10
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
* Gas model vehicles display Tachometer while Hybrid model vehicles display Power Meter.
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Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control
OFF indicator1
SNOW mode indicator
Cruise control/Cruise control “SET” indicator2
Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine
indicator1
Pre-collison warning
system indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering
system warning1
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Slip indicator1
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual.
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Fuel gauge
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Fuel gauge
Automatic high beam indicator
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator
Intuitive parking assist indicator
All-wheel drive lock indicator1
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside
rear view indicator1
Security indicator1
Eco driving indicator1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator
* Gas model vehicles display Tachometer while Hybrid model vehicles display Power Meter.
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Power liftgate operation
Without Smart Key system
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* 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.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
With Smart Key system
NOTE: Power back door will not open if glass hatch is open.
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OVERVIEW
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Parking brake must be set. Shift lever is set to P.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
will be displayed on the
multi-information display. If
it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
* 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.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Push
Grasp
1. Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock Push
Unlock
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
NOTE: Power back door will not open if glass hatch is open.
2. Lift
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Hood release
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Battery
Brake fluid 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.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually.
However,when in day mode,
adjusting the brightness level will
also change the brightness level of
night mode.
Engage support rod
(either position may
be used)
OVERVIEW
Pull
Push
When the fuel door
cannot be opened by
pressing the inside
switch. Remove the
cover inside the
luggage compartment
and pull the lever.
Pull up the
auxiliary catch
lever and raise
hood
1
2
3
4
5
6
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