Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 110

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press 

“

∧”

 on 

 to increase

the temperature and 

“

∨”

 to decrease the temperature.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press “

∧

” on 

 to increase the fan

speed and

 “

∨”

 to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Rear automatic air conditioning system

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∗

: If equipped

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

Air conditioning controls

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Changing airflow modes

To change the airflow mode,

press .

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body
and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Press .

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

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Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

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Using automatic mode

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Location of air outlets

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

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
forward or backward.

Closes the vent

Slide the knob to the rear-most
position.

Opens the vent

Air outlets

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Heated steering wheel

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/seat heaters

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/seat 

ventilators

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: If equipped

The heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips
of the steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators
maintain good airflow by blowing air from the seats.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury 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 physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

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Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing

• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use the seat heaters more than necessary. 

NOTICE

●

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 battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
stopped.