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

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

Luggage compartment

■

When turning the power
outlets off

1

Turn the connected devices
off.

2

Press the “AC120V” switch to
turn the power outlets off.

3

Disconnect each plug from
the power outlets.

4

Close the lid of each power
outlet.

■

The power outlet can be used

when

The READY indicator is illuminated.

■

Rules/regulations regarding

idling stop

The engine will start automatically to

charge the hybrid battery (traction

battery) if its charge becomes low.

In some municipalities, if the engine

starts while the vehicle is parked or

stopped, it may violate local rules or

regulations regarding idling stop and

you may be penalized. Make sure to

check the local rules and regula-

tions before using the power outlets

while the vehicle is parked or

stopped.

■

Power outlets

●

When connecting a device, make

sure that the total power con-

sumption of all devices connected

to the 120 VAC power outlets is

less than 1500 W. If a device is

connected and the power con-

sumption is exceeded, a protec-

tion circuit will cut the power

supply and the power outlets will

not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the device to be

used, the current flow may be high

and the initial peak wattage may

exceed 1500 W.

In this case, the protection circuit

may operate, and the power out-

lets may not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the connected

device, it may cause interference

with TV and radio broadcasts.

●

The voltage of the power outlets

cannot be measured with a com-

mercially available electrical tes-

ter. If it is necessary to check the

voltage, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

While a power outlet is being

used, a cooling fan sound may be

heard from near a rear seat. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Devices which may not operate

correctly

The following 120 VAC devices may

not operate properly even if their

power consumption is less than

1500 W:

●

Devices with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process

precise data

●

Devices that require an extremely

stable power supply

●

Devices that require a constant

power supply from the power out-

let, such as a device with a timer.

■

When the 120 VAC power out-

lets cannot be used

If the “AC120V” switch is pressed

but the switch indicator does not illu-

minate, the protection circuit may

have operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate

procedures as follows.

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●

Disconnect the plug of each

device from the power outlets,

check that the total power con-

sumption of all devices to be con-

nected to the power outlets is less

than 1500 W, reconnect the

devices and then press the

“AC120V” switch again.

●

Disconnect the plug of each

device from the power outlets,

check that the devices are not

malfunctioning, reconnect the

devices and then press the

“AC120V” switch again.

●

Check the charge of the hybrid

battery (traction battery) (



P.117).

If the charge is low, shift the shift

lever to P, allow the engine to run

to charge the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery), and then press the

“AC120V” switch again.

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun,

use the air conditioning system to

sufficiently ventilate or cool the

interior, and then press the

“AC120V” switch again.

●

If the vehicle has been stopped in

a cold area, to protect the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the

power outlets may not be able to

be used. In this case, drive the

vehicle for a while to warm up the

hybrid battery (traction battery),

and then press the “AC120V”

switch again.

If the power outlets cannot be used

even after performing the appropri-

ate procedures above, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

WARNING

■

For safe use

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not use devices such as the

following when driving:

• Devices which cannot be prop-

erly secured within the vehicle.

• Devices which may distract the

driver and be a hindrance to

safe driving, such as a TV, DVD

player, etc.

• Unsecured devices which gen-

erate heat, such as a toaster,

microwave, electric heater, elec-

tric kettle, coffee maker, etc., as

they may cause burns or a fire

in the case of sudden braking or

an accident.

• Devices which may fall under

the pedals and prevent the

brake pedal from being

depressed.

●

Do not use devices which pro-

duce steam while the windows

are closed. Doing so may cause

the windows to fog up, reducing

visibility and making it difficult to

drive safely. Also, the steam

may damage or negatively

affect other devices.

●

Do not connect a malfunctioning

device to a power outlet, as

doing so may cause the power

outlets to become inoperable.

●

Do not disconnect the plug of a

device while your hands are wet

or insert a pin or other object

into the power outlet. Also, if a

liquid or snow is on the power

outlet, dry the outlet before

using it.

●

Do not attempt to modify, disas-

semble or repair a power outlet.

Also, do not replace the 120

VAC inverter with a commer-

cially available one. For infor-

mation on repairs, contact your

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

Do not let children touch the

power outlets.

●

Keep the power outlets free of

dust and foreign matter.

●

If the plug of a device fits

loosely in a power outlet, even

though it is fully inserted,

replace the power outlet. For

information on replacement,

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Using the power outlets while

parked or stopped

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, possibly resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Make sure to engage the park-

ing brake and shift the shift lever

to P.

●

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the READY indica-

tor is illuminated and a device is

connected to a power outlet.

●

Make sure that the hood is

closed. As the engine will start

automatically depending on the

condition of the vehicle, make

sure that nothing is left near or

contacting the exhaust pipes.

Also, do not put your head or

hands anywhere inside the

engine compartment, as the

cooling fan may operate sud-

denly. Keep hands and clothing

(especially a tie, scarf, etc.)

away from the fan as they may

get caught in a fan.

●

Do not use the power outlets in

an area with poor ventilation or

an enclosed area, such as a

garage without a ventilation or

exhaust system, or in an area

where the vehicle may become

surrounded by snow, as the

exhaust gasses may accumu-

late, causing a lack of oxygen.

●

Do not use the power outlets if

the vehicle has a vehicle cover

installed.

●

Do not sleep in the vehicle while

using devices such as an elec-

tric heater.

■

Devices to be connected

Make sure to read any instruction

manual which came with a device

and observe any warnings on the

device. Do not connect a device

to a power outlet if the device is

malfunctioning or its plug is dam-

aged.

Do not use power outlets for med-

ical devices, as the output of the

power outlet may be cut, depend-

ing on the condition of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to the

power outlets not operating cor-

rectly or damage to the vehicle or

a connected device.

■

To avoid short circuit or mal-

function

●

Do not set a device which gen-

erates heat near the interior

components or on a seat. Heat

may cause these parts to melt

or burn.

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1

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Open the cover.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

If the vanity lights remain on when

the power switch is turned off, the

lights will go off automatically after

20 minutes.

NOTICE

●

Do not use devices which are

sensitive to vibration or heat in

the vehicle.

These devices may malfunction

due to vibration while driving or

heat while the vehicle is parked

in the sun.

●

When not using a power outlet,

make sure to close the cover. If

foreign matter or a liquid enters

the power outlet, it may cause a

malfunction or short circuit.

●

Do not use a multi-point outlet

adapter as doing so may over-

load the power outlet.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is high

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun,

the power outlets may not be able

to be used. Sufficiently ventilate

the interior or use the air condi-

tioning system to cool the interior

before attempting to use the

power outlets.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is low

If the vehicle has been stopped in

a cold area, to protect the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the

power outlets may not be able to

be used. In this case, drive the

vehicle for a while to warm up the

hybrid battery (traction battery).

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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1

Push the lid.

2

Push the lid back up half way.

■

To use the overhead console

from the conversation mirror

state

Fully close the lid, then open it

again. (



P.366)

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 prevent the 12-volt battery

from being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

hybrid system is off.

Conversation mirror

Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation

of the sunshades

●

Do not put anything in an area

where it may interfere with the

operation of a rear door sun-

shade.

●

To prevent damage to the rear

door sunshades, do not apply

excessive load or attach items

to the rear door sunshades.

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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.167) 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 12-volt 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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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)

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6

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nce
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Maintenance and care

.

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . ..

398

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . ...

401

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

. . . . . . . . ..

404

General maintenance..

406

Emission inspection and

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

408

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions. . . . . .

410

Hood . . . . . . ...

412

Positioning a floor jack

. . . . . . . . ..

413

Engine compartment...

414

12-volt battery . . . .

419

Tires . . . . . . .

422

Tire inflation pressure..

434

Wheels . . . . . .

436

Air conditioning filter.

437

Cleaning the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air intake
vents and filter. . ...

439

Electronic key battery..

442

Checking and replacing

fuses. . . . . . ..

444

Headlight aim . . . ..

446

Light bulbs. . . . ...

447

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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
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.147)

■

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

parts.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

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

Cleaning instructions