Toyota Highlander (2022 year). Manual in english — page 24

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*

: If equipped

■

HomeLink

®

programming pro-

cedure

The programming procedures can

also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.homelink.com/toyota

For support, contact customer sup-

port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

®

wireless control

system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

HomeLink

®

logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

is oper-

ating. When the menu button
(



P.155) is pressed, the logo dis-

appears even while the HomeLink

®

is operating.

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink

®

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

System components

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Illuminates above each button
selected.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the Home-
Link

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not

erased even if the battery cable is

disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink

®

button that already has a code

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener

WARNING

■

When programming a garage

door or other remote control

device

The garage door or other device

may operate, so ensure people

and objects are out of danger to

prevent potential harm.

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Before programming Home-
Link

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people 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 opener motors
manufactured after 1995 may
be equipped with rolling code

protection. If this is the case,
you may need a stepladder or
other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps

1

through

3

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

indicator

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Press and release the Home-
Link

®

button you want to pro-

gram and check that the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes (orange).

2

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

indicator light

in view while programming.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

WARNING

■

Conforming to federal safety

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

com-

patible transceiver with any

garage door opener or device that

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety

standards.
This includes any garage door

that cannot detect an interfering

object. A door or device without

these features increases the risk

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-

ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or

play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

Programming the Home-
Link

®

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

Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

3

Program a device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror



Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button.



Programming an entry gate
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote
control transmitter button at 2
second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink

®

indicator

light changes from slowly flash-
ing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

4

Test the HomeLink

®

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the indicator light:



HomeLink

®

indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes rapidly: The garage
door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a roll-
ing code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and
hold the HomeLink

®

button

for 2 seconds then release it.



If the garage door or other

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es

device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

5

Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining Home-
Link

®

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code
system

Two or more people may be
necessary to complete rolling
code programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
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. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage

door opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform

3

within 30 seconds after

performing

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

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

Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only
available if the garage door
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door
opener has been completed,
if the garage door opener
motor is trained to Home-
Link

®

, both garage door

operation indicators will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form

2

and

3

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed Home-
Link

®

button to operate a

garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing
the HomeLink

®

button, after

the 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 indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button

When the following procedure is
performed, buttons which
already have devices registered
to them can be overwritten:

1

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

®

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

”

1

(it takes

20 seconds for the Home-

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Link

®

indicator to start flash-

ing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Press the appropriate Home-
Link

®

button. The HomeLink

®

indicator light should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door
opener indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening
Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate
within approximately 820 ft. (250
m) of the garage door. However,
if there are obstructions
between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be
received.
To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

®

buttons

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be

received

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and

or

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

or

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rearview Mirror),
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

®

memory.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

Erasing the entire Home-
Link

®

memory (all three

codes)

393

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Maintenance and care

.

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . ..

394

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . ...

397

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

. . . . . . . . ..

400

General maintenance..

402

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams . . . . . .

404

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions. . . . . .

406

Hood . . . . . . ...

408

Positioning a floor jack

. . . . . . . . ..

409

Engine compartment...

410

Tires . . . . . . .

417

Tire inflation pressure..

429

Wheels . . . . . .

431

Air conditioning filter.

432

Electronic key battery..

434

Checking and replacing

fuses. . . . . . ..

436

Headlight aim . . . ..

438

Light bulbs. . . . ...

439

394

6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Extend the mirrors before

driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode to disable the

smart key system. (



P.134)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is

parked with wet brake pads or disc

rotors, causing them to stick. Before

parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the

brakes several times to dry the

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neu-

tral detergent and water to clean

the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in

the following situations, and may

result in hands being caught or

other serious injuries and cause

damage to the wiper blades.

Off
AUTO

●

When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipe until it

has cooled sufficiently, as touch-

ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause

burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system

may malfunction. If this occurs,

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the

body and components (alumi-

num wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

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NOTICE

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

When using an automatic car

wash (vehicles with

rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wiper switch to the off

position.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a

high pressure washer. Shock

applied from high pressure

water may cause the device to

not operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on

the radar which is equipped

behind the emblem. Otherwise

it may cause the device to be

damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), connectors or

the following parts. The parts

may be damaged if they come

into contact with high-pressure

water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicle body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged.

Also, do not continuously hold the

nozzle in the same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle
interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical

components, etc. to malfunc-

tion or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet.

(



P.34)

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger

(



P.374) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the

interior of the vehicle at least twice a

year tomaintain the quality of the

vehicle’s interior.

NOTICE

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s

or other interior part’s painted

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.229)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean.

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires or

antenna.

Cleaning the leather areas

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re



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

400

6-2. Maintenance

6-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine

Toyota parts be used for repairs to

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in

replacement or if a repair shop other

than a Toyota dealer performs

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to

be performed by a Toyota

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are

well-trained specialists and are

kept up to date with the latest ser-

vice information. They are well

informed about the operation of all

systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It

proves that the maintenance that

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem

should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Toyota

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be
performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance
items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the fol-
lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could

result in serious damage to the

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and a wide variety

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any

affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds which are

known to cause brain damage.

Wash your hands after han-

dling. (



P.414)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance