Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 28
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■ Removing the luggage cover
Release the cover from the
1
left and right anchors and
allow it to react.
Compress the end of the lug-
2
gage cover and lift up the
luggage cover up.
■ Stowing the luggage cover
1
Open the center deck board and the side deck board. (→P. 457)
2
To store the luggage cover
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unit, compress both ends
until they lock.
Store the unit with the lock
release buttons facing up and
the cover portion facing the rear
of the vehicle.
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WARNING
■ When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
● Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
■ When extending the luggage cover unit
Do not point the luggage cover unit at your face or body, as doing so may
cause injuries if the cover ends extend suddenly.
NOTICE
■ When using the luggage cover
● Do not put heavy items on the luggage cover.
● Install the cover unit in the correct direc-
tion so that the lock release button
faces upward.
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Other interior features
Sun visors
To set the visor in the forward
1
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
2
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
3
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Vanity mirrors
Open the cover.
The vanity light turns on.
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■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the hybrid system is off, the
lights will turn off automatically.
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Conversation mirror
1
Push the lid.
Push the lid back up half way.
2
■ To use the overhead console from the conversation mirror state
Fully close the lid, then open it again. (→P. 454)
Clock
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
1
Adjusts the hours
2
Adjusts the minutes
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■ The clock is displayed when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Outside temperature display
The temperature display shows
temperatures within the range of -
40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
■The outside temperature is displayed when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 15 mph
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[25 km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When the outside temperature display flashes
If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) or less, the ice warning indicator
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
■ When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
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Power outlets
The power outlet can be used for the following components:
12 V: Accessories that run on less than 10 A
120 VAC: Accessories that use less than 100 W
■ 12 V
Front
Open the lid.
Console box
Open the console box lid
(→P. 450) and open the lid.
■ 120 VAC (if equipped)
Open the lid.
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■The power outlets can be used when
12 V: The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
120 VAC: The power switch is in ON mode.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuses
12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 VAC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the protec-
tion circuit will cut the power supply.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.
■ Appliances that may not operate properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may not operate properly even if their
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power consumption is under 100 W:
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
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USB charging ports
The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices.
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.
■ Using the USB charging ports
Front
Rear
Open the lid.
■The USB charging ports can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly
● If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected
● If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)
● If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun
■ About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
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NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the USB charging ports
● Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.
● Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.
● When the USB charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.
● Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.
● Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.
■ To prevent damage to external devices
● Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.
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Rear sunshades (if equipped)
1
Pull the tab up.
2
Hook the sunshade on to the
anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull the tab
up slightly to unhook the shade
from the anchors, and lower it
slowly.
NOTICE
To ensure normal operation of the rear sunshades, observe the following
precautions.
● Do not place anything where it may hinder the opening/closing of a sun-
shade.
● Do not place anything on the rear sunshades.
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Armrest
Type A
Fold down the armrest for use.
Type B
Lower the armrest from the
1
highest position to the lowest
position.
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2
Raise the armrest to the
desired angle.
To unlock the armrest, lift the arm-
rest to raise it to the highest posi-
tion.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.
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Coat hooks
Coat hooks are provided on the
rear assist grips.
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.
Assist grips
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or
out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
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Side table (if equipped)
Fold the side table up for use.
■ To stowing the side table
To fold down the side table, pull up the
lever to release the lock. Hold the table to
let it lower slowly until you hear a click.
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When not in use, store the side table at the fully lowered position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the side table, do not place very heavy objects on it.
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Garage door opener∗
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink®
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
1
Buttons
2
HomeLink® indicator light
3
Garage door operation indica-
tors
■ Before programming HomeLink®
● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.
● Garage door openers manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you will need a
stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the “learn” or
“smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
∗: If equipped
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■ Programming HomeLink®
Point the remote control
1
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
For U.S.A. owner’s
Press and hold the Home-
2
Link® button you want to pro-
gram and the handheld
transmitter button simultane-
ously. When the HomeLink®
indicator light changes from
slowly flashing orange to rap-
idly flashing green
(rolling
code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), release
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both buttons.
Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market
With one hand, press and hold the HomeLink® button you want
2
to program. With your other hand, press and release the remote
control transmitter every 2 seconds and repeat this cycle until the
HomeLink® indicator light starts to flash rapidly. Then, release
the buttons.
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Test the HomeLink® operation by pressing the newly pro-
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grammed button and observing the indicator light:
● If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has been
completed and your device should activate when the Home-
Link® button is pressed and released.
● If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns
into a solid/continuous light, proceed to the heading “Program-
ming a rolling code system”.
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Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink® buttons.
■ Programming a rolling code system
Locate the “learn” or “smart”
1
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Please refer to the owner’s man-
ual supplied with the garage
door opener motor for details.
2
Press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button.
Perform
3
within
30 sec-
onds after performing
2
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Press and hold the pro-
grammed HomeLink® button
(located inside the vehicle)
for 2 seconds and release it.
Repeat this sequence (press/
hold/release) up to 3 times to
complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor
activates when the HomeLink®
button is pressed, the garage
door opener motor recognizes
the HomeLink® signal.
■ Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of the garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the garage door opener
motor.)
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1
Press a programmed HomeLink® button to operate a garage
door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink® button, after the
2
garage door operation has stopped, press the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green).
■ Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:
With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink® button.
1
When the HomeLink® indicator starts flashing, continue to hold
2
the HomeLink® button and perform “Programming HomeLink®”
from
(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink® indicator to start
1
flashing).
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