2020 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Opening and closing the windows

Opening and closing the windows

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.

Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

• Models available with one touch opening/closing on the front side windows

1. closing
2. one-touch closing (front side windows only)*
3. opening
4. one-touch opening (front side windows only)*

*: to stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.

• Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side windows

1. closing
2. one-touch closing*
3. opening
4. one-touch opening*

*: to stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch

Press the switch to lock the passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.

Models available with one touch opening/closing on the front side windows: if the lock switch is on, the passenger window switches on the driver’s side are also locked.

Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side windows: if the lock switch is on, the passenger windows can still be opened and closed using the power window switches on the driver’s side.

The power windows can be operated when

• vehicles without a smart key system the engine switch is in the "on" position.
• vehicles with a smart key system the engine switch is in ignition on mode.

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

• vehicles without a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the "acc" or "lock" position. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

• vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Jam protection function (windows with one-touch closing function only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

When the power window does not close normally (windows with onetouch closing function only)

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the relevant door.

• œVehicles without a smart key system: after stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to the "on" position.

  Vehicles with a smart key system: after stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to ignition on mode.

• If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.

1. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
2. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened completely.
3. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning.

If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

Door lock linked window operation (windows with one-touch closing function only)

• The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.*
• The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.*  

*: These settings must be customized at your toyota dealer.

Customization

Settings (e.G. Linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features: )

Warning   Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Closing the windows   check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated. Do not allow children to operate the power windows. Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the power windows. Jam protection function (windows with one-touch closing function only)   never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closes.

Moon roof

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

1. Opens the moon roof* the moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise.

   Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof.

2. Closes the moon roof*

*: lightly press either side of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilting up and down

1. Tilts the moon roof up*
2. Tilts the moon roof down*

*: lightly press either side of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.

The moon roof can be operated when

• Vehicles without a smart key system the engine switch is in the "on" position.
• vehicles with a smart key system the engine switch is in ignition on mode.

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

• Vehicles without a smart key system the moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the "acc" or "lock" position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
• vehicles with a smart key system the moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

Door lock linked moon roof operation

• The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.*  
• The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.*  

*: These settings must be customized at your toyota dealer.

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

• if the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the "close" switch.*1 The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.* 2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second.

   Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

3. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

• If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

1. stop the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the "up" switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops.
3. Release the "up" switch once and then press and hold the "up" switch again.*1 The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.* 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

   Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

4. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning.

*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the open/close switch in the close position or press and hold the "up" switch.

The moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

Moon roof open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.

Customization

Settings (e.G. Linked door lock operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features: )

Warning   Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. Opening the moon roof   do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is moving. Do not sit on top of the moon roof. Closing the moon roof   check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bodies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated. Do not allow children to operate the moon roof. Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof. Jam protection function   never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof fully closes.

Panoramic moon roof

Use the overhead switches to operate the panoramic moon roof.

Opening and closing the shade

1. Open*
2. close*

*: to stop operation partway, quickly slide and release the switch again.

Tilting up and down the moon roof

Tilt up (press)*

If the moon roof is open, pressing the switch closes it up to the tilt-up position.

If the shade is closed past the half-open position when the switch is pressed, it will open up to the half-open position.

Tilt down (press and hold)

The moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up position.

*: To stop operation partway, lightly press the switch again.

Opening and closing the moon roof

Open (slide backward)*

The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise and the shade opens fully.

Slide the switch again to fully open the moon roof.

The moon roof can also be opened from the tilt-up position.

Close (slide forward)*

The moon roof stops at the tiltup position.

Slide and hold the switch again to fully close the moon roof.

*: To stop operation partway, quickly slide and release the switch again.

The shade and moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in ignition on mode.

Operating the shade and moon roof after turning the engine off

The shade and moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to accessory mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Closing the shade when the moon roof is open

1. Slide the shade switch forward.

   The shade closes up to its half-closed position and then the moon roof closes up to the tilt-up position.

2. Slide and hold the shade switch again.

   The moon roof closes as long as the switch is being held. After the moon roof is fully closed, the shade will fully close automatically.

Jam protection function

• Shade
  if an object is detected between the shade and the roof frame while the shade is closing, the shade stops and then opens slightly.
•  moon roof
  if an object is detected between the moon roof and the roof frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, the moon roof stops and then opens slightly. At this time, if the shade is closed past the half-open position, it may also open slightly.

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

• if the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

1. stop the vehicle.
2. Slide the moon roof switch forward and hold it.* The moon roof will close then reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will close up to the tilt-up position.
3. Release the switch and then slide it forward and hold it again.

   The moon roof will close as long as the switch is being held.

4. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

• If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

1. stop the vehicle.
2. Slide the moon roof switch forward and hold it.* The moon roof will tilt down then tilt up and pause for approximately 10 seconds. Then it will close.
3. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

When the shade does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

1. stop the vehicle.
2. Close the moon roof.
3. Slide the shade switch forward and hold it.* The shade will close then reopen and pause for approximately10 seconds.

   Then it will close.

4. Check to make sure that the shade is completely closed and then release the switch.

*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning.

If the shade continues to close but then reopens slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer.

Moon roof open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.

Warning   Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Closing the shade   check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the shade is being operated. Do not allow children to operate the shade. Closing a shade on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the shade. Opening the moon roof   do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is moving. Do not sit on top of the moon roof. Closing the moon roof   check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated. Do not allow children to operate the moon roof. Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof. ?Jam protection function   never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the shade or moon roof is fully closed.

Notice   To prevent damage to the moon roof   before opening, make sure that there are no foreign objects such as stones or ice around the opening. Do not hit the face or edge of the moon roof with hard objects.