HOW TO CHANGE DOOR UNLOCK SETTING. 2016 Highlander Limited (will work for all 3rd generation 2014-2019). When grabbing handle of door default mode is to unlock only the driver's door for safety reasons. I have three kids and want ALL doors to unlock when I grab the handle. PROCEDURE: Standing outside of vehicle hold down both the "lock" and "unlock" buttons on the key FOB for 10 seconds until you hear the beep. Now all doors will unlock when the door handle is grabbed. To change back to only open driver's side door just repeat the process. Also, you can double click the unlock on the key FOB to open all doors but I prefer to keep the FOB in my pocket and just grab door handle. Hope this helps, thanks!
I’m in the dealership right now, and was asking about these items, rep didn’t know what they were, so a quick TH-cam search found this video and we both learned. Thx!
They have to know about every car they sell. We only need to swat up on one car. I found that I knew a good bit more detail than my dealer, but I have watched every TH-cam video (some multiple times) and downloaded the owner's manual and quick start PDF files while researching the Highlander. I pick up a 2017 Limited tomorrow. 😁😁😁
@@Liledgy100 That is going to depend on how far over the barrel you can get the dealership. End of the year, end of the month and when the economy takes a nose dive are the best times. I got a few bells and whistles instead of deep discounts but they were things I would have bought anyway. I had more than a dozen dealers to beat each other up against because I was willing ( and able ) to fly 1000 miles to get the best deal. Good Luck. This guy gives pretty good guidance on negotiating even if he is in Australia. th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=john+cadogan+buying+a+car
15 more secrets and power user tips: 1. You can open the rear glass by pressing the small black button on the tailgate to release and hook your hand just under the wiper and voila easy access to the back 2. The rear seats have sun visors that pull up from the bottom of the window 3. There is a privacy screen that mounts in the cargo area. It is stored under the flap in the cargo floor. If your is already up you can store it there. 4. You can ask your dealer to change the fob settings to automatically roll down the windows and open the sun roof if you press and hold the door open button for 5 seconds. (I actually went in and had this option turned on, they hooked up a laptop to do it). Great on a hot day to release the hot air from the cabin. 5. There is a power plug 120 VAC in the console storage area between the front seats. 6. You can turn off lane warnings with the button on the wheel, right hand cluster. 7. If you want a little extra jump when you step on the gas you can turn on sport mode. Using the centre screen in the gauge cluster select settings and find eco mode. You can change it to “power” mode and get more acceleration. This will automatically change back to eco mode when you turn the car off 8. You can program your maintenance reminders and even enter your dealer so it can present the number when it’s time to get service. Go to the entertainment screen, apps, maintenance and look for dealer setup 9. Some vehicles have driver settings on the door where you can save your seat position. If you have it there will be a 1 and 2 button on the drivers door and a selector next tot them. Sadly, I didn’t get this option so when my wife moves the seat up I can’t get in until I move the seat back again. 10. You can customize the home screen of the infotainment system to have four quick access buttons to dial your favourite contacts with one touch. This is a must have. 11. When outside the car, touching the inside of your door handle will unlock the doors, assuming you have the fob with you. Touching the double groove on the top of the handle will lock the doors. 12. You can change the dash brightness using the small twist knob just under the speedometer 13. You can disable engine auto stop from turning off the engine at red lights by pressing the auto stop off button on the dash drivers side by the door lower down 14. You can have the car automatically switch on and off the brights as oncoming cars go by. This feature can be turned on and off using the button on the drivers side dash near the door. It has a headlight symbol. (Not all models) 15. The cargo area on XLE has plastic moulded on it to prevent spills from getting on the carpeting. I have an SE that doesn’t come with that (just carpet) so I bought a WeatherTech®️ custom mat for about $150 www.weathertech.ca/en/toyota/2018/highlander/cargo-liner/
I have an extra Cargo Liner for Sale to fit 2017 Highlander, it’s Black, brand new in Box. Bought it before knowing it came with it. Dealer will not take it back. $50 plus shipping.
Two more for you: The rear hatch also has an emergency release on the inside near the bottom. Helpful if you store your jumper cables in the cargo area and your battery is dead. Also, if you want to keep listening to the radio after you've parked your car, shift to Neutral instead of park before turning the car off. The radio will stay on without interruption.
Is there any way to not use the rear hatch motor? Sometimes I would rather just manually open and close it because it is soooo slow. Especially if I am having to open and close multiple times in a short time period.
@@tedking9948 Yes, in my 2014 model, there is a button in the glove box to disable the motor. In 15 or 16 I think they got rid of the button you have to turn it off one the electronic dash display. When the motor is off, it's a pain to open and close, but saves your car battery I guess.
You can adjust the height of the rear hatch to any height you want by opening the hatch, stop the hatch at the desired height then hold down the hatch down button on the hatch itself for 2 seconds. Now every time you open the hatch it will open to that height.
MrBlacksmith527 If your garage is lower like mine this setting is quite useful. I set mine to 4 , i have to duck a little (5'10) but i don't have to worry about scratching my tailgate. Besides the key fob isn't an exact science for height adjustments.
thanks for the tips. I just got my 2018 Highlander yesterday and is trying to figure out some of the controls. These tips are awesome especially the hatch height. THANK YOU!
What did you pay for your highlander? I’m shopping now. The best deals so far are $35864 (msrp is $43750) and $36660 (msrp is 45870). Then add tax, title license and doc ($178).
Tim M I wish I could of got it out the door for 35k because of the nightshade package they wouldn’t budge I could only get them down $3500. Mine is also an AWD as I go to snow sometimes. This is the same color of the one I bought right here. th-cam.com/video/5kHbVBaIBz4/w-d-xo.html
You can disable the intelligent cruise by holding in the cruise button for a couple seconds when turning it on. Makes it a normal cruise control without the distance sensors.
You can turn off the Adaptive Cruse Control and just have regular (normal) Cruse Control by holding the button, on the lever, in for a few seconds when you turn it on.
It was amazing knowing those tips thank you very much didn’t know anything about those tips people at the dealership where I bought my Highlander were helpless God bless
Get roof rack bars option and rear hitch to have more options with limited cargo space when 3rd row is used. If Toyota hasn't fixed the problem: expect to replace driver side power lock motor around 3 years.
Yep, a Toyota problem for some reason. On my 2016, have already changed door lock actuators on left front and left rear doors. Had to do it on my Corolla as well. DIY and you'll save about $400 compared to dealer. You can buy the part for about $100.
6.) Rust likes to form from within behind rear Toyota emblem of hatch. Solution: raise hatch and thoroughly spray either Fluid Film or Krown Rust Inhibitor in the water drain holes. If you have the clam style glass hatch raise that and spray all the hinges and ledges where water and salt like to pool. Many 1st and 2nd Gen Highlanders I see in the rust belt are badly rusted out in this particular area
I’m having trouble with the key fob . Batteries are new. It’s a 2016 highlander. The problem : sometimes it will lock the drivers door , sometime passenger door sometimes all the doors... I always have to recheck everything to be sure the doors are locked. And it is random. Can’t ever trust it. Very frustrated....
How do I adjust my headlights? They don’t seem very bright and the right side is much brighter. I has a 10% under hood with L and R but nothing on adjusting
@@DaxM I just bought a used 2016 Limited (didn't want the stop/start or 8 speed transmission) and was told the slow rear hatch was because somebody got hit with it and sued Toyota and won. This may be a salesman story but that is what I was told. Absolutely LOVE this car. Not keen on technology so not an issue. I'm so old my first car was lucky to have automatic windshield wipers so this is like driving something out of Star Wars.
Does anyone have a clue where to locate the FUSE for the Rear Hatch? Mine stopped opening. I have checked the switch in the glove box and it is in the correct position. Only thing left is a fuse. It is A 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It is in a fuse box I can not locate and is labeled a 30Amp #21.
Randolph is correct they did away with the rear hatch window opening in 2020 for the highlander. This is why I bought a 2019. My understanding is the 4runner still has that capability.
My apologies, it does have the button. I was looking in the actual compartment and it is just to the left of the box. I didn't realize it was not "in" the glovebox.
Toyota doing great vehicles but not wisely thinking about those who are 5'11" or 6 feet height, Having an issue of un comfortable of sitting on driving seat for long hours driving . Either They should have an option or added to have thigh support on driving seat . Like Mercedes.and some GM and Ford .Why? is that all Engineers in Toyota are under 5' 6'' ? and people around the world are all under 5' 6" or what
The GPS is terrible. But I haven’t seen a good GPS that ever comes installed in a car these days. Stand alones/smart phones GPS systems are the way to go.
This was extremely helpful! Thank you very much, I look forward to viewing hopefully more videos like this! Can you include, turning on and off power mode vs eco mode; steering wheel buttons/functions?
I found out today that pushing the mute button on the steering wheel twice quickly will turn on the radio on my Highlander Limited. ( The one with all the bells and whistles like the full sun roof etc.) It does not turn it off though. Oh and changing the volume will cancel the mute.
Hi, could someone please tell me if you would be able to display and use google maps from your android phone to the car's display if the phone is hooked up through USB? Thanks, Tony
Too bad you need this. My '96 4Runner has never had an issue like this. We just bought a used '15 Highlander and the first bad thing I noticed is it took several attempts to open the fuel door.
Yes the fuel door thing would have been nice to know....mine froze in the winter and I couldn't get it open. Maybe the "emergency" release would have worked...
@@intheair10 I'm having that issue with 2016 lmtd which I drove home from dealership yesterday...Does anyone know if the 16 has the same feature? That would be fantastic.
My 2017 Highlander does not have 4 of the five tips. My key and fob are one unit. Nothing comes out of it. I dont have a button in my glovebox and my display is totally different. All these features must be on the top of the line model.
I'm mad you can lock the doors with the remote while the truck is running. I don't have a remote starter and would love to at least start the truck up and exit and lock the doors without using the extra small key. Tried getting a spare key but it's the same size instead of a regular key 😞
I'm talking about standing out side the ride with the remote. My old Infiniti it the remote works when the car is running. So clearing off the ice and snow and going back inside is good.
2017 Highlander - I would like to change the default to keep running rather than having to push the start/stop button each time I start the car. I would also like a digital speedometer to show in the center information display. My 2015 Camry allows this feature but not 2017 Highlander.
I just got my 16 highlander yesterday. The encyclopedia it came with is a bit War and Peace. Thank you for making this video for people like me that just cant sit as long as needed to read THAT manual
We found the only guy who actually read the car manual! Great video !
Hahaha. Thanks.
HOW TO CHANGE DOOR UNLOCK SETTING. 2016 Highlander Limited (will work for all 3rd generation 2014-2019). When grabbing handle of door default mode is to unlock only the driver's door for safety reasons. I have three kids and want ALL doors to unlock when I grab the handle. PROCEDURE: Standing outside of vehicle hold down both the "lock" and "unlock" buttons on the key FOB for 10 seconds until you hear the beep. Now all doors will unlock when the door handle is grabbed. To change back to only open driver's side door just repeat the process. Also, you can double click the unlock on the key FOB to open all doors but I prefer to keep the FOB in my pocket and just grab door handle. Hope this helps, thanks!
you can also set it on your vehicle settings and change it like that so you will never have to push those buttons again.
I’m in the dealership right now, and was asking about these items, rep didn’t know what they were, so a quick TH-cam search found this video and we both learned. Thx!
That’s awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
They have to know about every car they sell. We only need to swat up on one car. I found that I knew a good bit more detail than my dealer, but I have watched every TH-cam video (some multiple times) and downloaded the owner's manual and quick start PDF files while researching the Highlander. I pick up a 2017 Limited tomorrow. 😁😁😁
Just bought a Highlander. And you're right, the dealer did NOT go over these features. Thanks!!!
We bought the 2019 XLE AWD. a few days ago. This the second time I have watched both videos on tips. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
Hie much off msrp were u able to negotiate? I’m looking at a hybrid
@@Liledgy100 That is going to depend on how far over the barrel you can get the dealership. End of the year, end of the month and when the economy takes a nose dive are the best times. I got a few bells and whistles instead of deep discounts but they were things I would have bought anyway. I had more than a dozen dealers to beat each other up against because I was willing ( and able ) to fly 1000 miles to get the best deal. Good Luck.
This guy gives pretty good guidance on negotiating even if he is in Australia.
th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=john+cadogan+buying+a+car
@@DaxM mm high*89
15 more secrets and power user tips:
1. You can open the rear glass by pressing the small black button on the tailgate to release and hook your hand just under the wiper and voila easy access to the back
2. The rear seats have sun visors that pull up from the bottom of the window
3. There is a privacy screen that mounts in the cargo area. It is stored under the flap in the cargo floor. If your is already up you can store it there.
4. You can ask your dealer to change the fob settings to automatically roll down the windows and open the sun roof if you press and hold the door open button for 5 seconds. (I actually went in and had this option turned on, they hooked up a laptop to do it). Great on a hot day to release the hot air from the cabin.
5. There is a power plug 120 VAC in the console storage area between the front seats.
6. You can turn off lane warnings with the button on the wheel, right hand cluster.
7. If you want a little extra jump when you step on the gas you can turn on sport mode. Using the centre screen in the gauge cluster select settings and find eco mode. You can change it to “power” mode and get more acceleration. This will automatically change back to eco mode when you turn the car off
8. You can program your maintenance reminders and even enter your dealer so it can present the number when it’s time to get service. Go to the entertainment screen, apps, maintenance and look for dealer setup
9. Some vehicles have driver settings on the door where you can save your seat position. If you have it there will be a 1 and 2 button on the drivers door and a selector next tot them. Sadly, I didn’t get this option so when my wife moves the seat up I can’t get in until I move the seat back again.
10. You can customize the home screen of the infotainment system to have four quick access buttons to dial your favourite contacts with one touch. This is a must have.
11. When outside the car, touching the inside of your door handle will unlock the doors, assuming you have the fob with you. Touching the double groove on the top of the handle will lock the doors.
12. You can change the dash brightness using the small twist knob just under the speedometer
13. You can disable engine auto stop from turning off the engine at red lights by pressing the auto stop off button on the dash drivers side by the door lower down
14. You can have the car automatically switch on and off the brights as oncoming cars go by. This feature can be turned on and off using the button on the drivers side dash near the door. It has a headlight symbol. (Not all models)
15. The cargo area on XLE has plastic moulded on it to prevent spills from getting on the carpeting. I have an SE that doesn’t come with that (just carpet) so I bought a WeatherTech®️ custom mat for about $150 www.weathertech.ca/en/toyota/2018/highlander/cargo-liner/
I have an extra Cargo Liner for Sale to fit 2017 Highlander, it’s Black, brand new in Box. Bought it before knowing it came with it. Dealer will not take it back. $50 plus shipping.
Great
@@jakeluber8275 What a bunch of losers. Was considering toyota but am going with hyundai instead.
If your cargo mat is still fo sale - please PM FB.com/Rando1ph
Literally better tips in the comment section, than in the video. Thanks
Two more for you: The rear hatch also has an emergency release on the inside near the bottom. Helpful if you store your jumper cables in the cargo area and your battery is dead. Also, if you want to keep listening to the radio after you've parked your car, shift to Neutral instead of park before turning the car off. The radio will stay on without interruption.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Is there any way to not use the rear hatch motor? Sometimes I would rather just manually open and close it because it is soooo slow. Especially if I am having to open and close multiple times in a short time period.
@@tedking9948 Yes, in my 2014 model, there is a button in the glove box to disable the motor. In 15 or 16 I think they got rid of the button you have to turn it off one the electronic dash display. When the motor is off, it's a pain to open and close, but saves your car battery I guess.
Colin Harris haven’t seen that option on my 18 but I’ll check it out. Thx
@@caharris79 I have it in my 19
You can adjust the height of the rear hatch to any height you want by opening the hatch, stop the hatch at the desired height then hold down the hatch down button on the hatch itself for 2 seconds. Now every time you open the hatch it will open to that height.
Awesome tip! Thanks for sharing.
MrBlacksmith527 If your garage is lower like mine this setting is quite useful. I set mine to 4 , i have to duck a little (5'10) but i don't have to worry about scratching my tailgate. Besides the key fob isn't an exact science for height adjustments.
Wow...that is cool tip....does it work for the 2016 limited which I just drove home yesterday? :)
I just bought a Highlander this weekend and every single one of these features I did not know! thank you!
Perfect. Congrats. Thanks for watching
jeanette torres which one did you buy se xle etc? How do you like it? I'm thinking of getting one
I got the Limited and I love it. Perfect for my family of 4.
Theresa- ParamaniacFAM
Well done! Great editing, and very good narration.
Thanks
Just bought 2018 highlander , thanks for your tips
Thanks.
thanks for the tips. I just got my 2018 Highlander yesterday and is trying to figure out some of the controls. These tips are awesome especially the hatch height. THANK YOU!
Congrats on your 2018!!!
Thanks for watching.
thanks i just picked up the 2019 nighshade edition se awd highlander i didn't know about hatch disable and the emergency fuel unlock. good stuff
Congrats on the new SE!!
What did you pay for your highlander? I’m shopping now. The best deals so far are $35864 (msrp is $43750) and $36660 (msrp is 45870). Then add tax, title license and doc ($178).
Tim M since I live in a really expensive area the sticker was $44789 I got it for. $41289 in March of 2019
Ryux4x4 , thanks for the info
Tim M I wish I could of got it out the door for 35k because of the nightshade package they wouldn’t budge I could only get them down $3500. Mine is also an AWD as I go to snow sometimes. This is the same color of the one I bought right here.
th-cam.com/video/5kHbVBaIBz4/w-d-xo.html
You can disable the intelligent cruise by holding in the cruise button for a couple seconds when turning it on. Makes it a normal cruise control without the distance sensors.
Thanks for the tip
I don't even know how to turn it on!
Just out of curiosity, why would you want to disable the adaptive cruise control?
I read through the entire owners manual and still missed a couple of these 😅 thanks!
Thanks, great instructor, stuff I would’ve never known.
Thanks for watching !
You can turn off the Adaptive Cruse Control and just have regular (normal) Cruse Control by holding the button, on the lever, in for a few seconds when you turn it on.
Thanks for the tip. That’ll be added to the next instalment. 👍
Thanks for watching
My cousin sister buy Highlander last year. She told me that this car 🚙 amazing
It was amazing knowing those tips thank you very much didn’t know anything about those tips people at the dealership where I bought my Highlander were helpless God bless
Very informative video great job man thanks for sharing. I love the second one
Thanks for the support.
@@DaxM 🍻
The 2020 is going to be totally revamped supposed to look amazing. Waiting for it
I saw some prototype photos of the 2020. Didn’t like it. This model year design is the best.
Get roof rack bars option and rear hitch to have more options with limited cargo space when 3rd row is used. If Toyota hasn't fixed the problem: expect to replace driver side power lock motor around 3 years.
just as warenty runs out arrh
Yep, a Toyota problem for some reason. On my 2016, have already changed door lock actuators on left front and left rear doors. Had to do it on my Corolla as well. DIY and you'll save about $400 compared to dealer. You can buy the part for about $100.
Love the highlander.....need it in RHD tho. Appreciate the tips
Super helpful info. Thanks!!
Glad it helped. Don’t forget to check out volume 2.
5 TIPS/TRICKS for the NEW TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Vol.2 th-cam.com/video/cXMuUCjeYgQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the tips
How do I pull up the tire pressure on each tire?
They don’t have that option
Thanks Good information for my 2017 Highlander
Awesome. Glad you liked it.
Great video well done
Great Tips Buddy.👍Thank You.
Thanks for watching
super cool. 5 year old video, but i just bought a 2017 HL, and these tips are super helpful!!!
Great video. Awesome. Very helpful.
Thank you for the tips
Please add the front toe points back in to the Highlander’s
Where do you put windshield fluid for the back window
Hey what phone mount are you using for your Highlander?
I’ve had mine for 3 weeks and this is very helpful. Thanks!!
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Does the USB connecting device to the media center have enough amp to charge the big smart phone at the same time?
Nice tips..thanks for it... can you do video on details settings of 2017 Highlander Limited edition
I wish I could but I don’t have the limited edition. Don’t know what the setting are for that trim.
hmm..understood..may be the trim which you have ...can you do for it?
I work at a toyota dealership if you have any questions about your highlander I am more than happy to get some answers for you
@@MrBlacksmith527 Thanks, how do i get a 2017 XLE SE to display the fuel economy i.e. 12.5L / 100 kms?
This is so cool!! Thanks!!!
6.) Rust likes to form from within behind rear Toyota emblem of hatch. Solution: raise hatch and thoroughly spray either Fluid Film or Krown Rust Inhibitor in the water drain holes. If you have the clam style glass hatch raise that and spray all the hinges and ledges where water and salt like to pool. Many 1st and 2nd Gen Highlanders I see in the rust belt are badly rusted out in this particular area
Thanks for the tip
I’m having trouble with the key fob . Batteries are new. It’s a 2016 highlander. The problem : sometimes it will lock the drivers door , sometime passenger door sometimes all the doors... I always have to recheck everything to be sure the doors are locked. And it is random. Can’t ever trust it. Very frustrated....
I had today the situation with the locked hatchback. I knew there is a hack, but did not have the time to search it for a customer.
Hope this could help in the future.
How do I adjust my headlights? They don’t seem very bright and the right side is much brighter. I has a 10% under hood with L and R but nothing on adjusting
Anyway to speed up the opening and closing of the rear hatch? It's painfully slow right now. Thanks
It really is. The slowest ever
I’ll ask Toyota next time I’m there but i suspect I know their answer.
@@DaxM I just bought a used 2016 Limited (didn't want the stop/start or 8 speed transmission) and was told the slow rear hatch was because somebody got hit with it and sued Toyota and won. This may be a salesman story but that is what I was told. Absolutely LOVE this car. Not keen on technology so not an issue. I'm so old my first car was lucky to have automatic windshield wipers so this is like driving something out of Star Wars.
That’s great tips
Thanks.
I like it thank for the info
Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for sharing
awesome..this video helps. tyvm❤️
Glad you liked it.
Thanks for watching
In my highlander the interior lighting is off how to fix
I buying a 2019 limited today
Congrats!
Thanks man
Does the button do
good info.....
How can the valet drive the car with the key out of the fob?
It’s a push button start. So they only need the fob (not the actual key) to start the car.
Thanks,
thank you sir......
How do you use the power folding mirrors on 2017 Toyota Highlander limited
I’m not sure. I don’t have the Limited trim.
Then what trim do you have
Car Advice I have the SE Model. That’s between the XLE and LIMITED.
Then you should have that feature because a le plus also has that feature
Car Advice don’t know what to tell you other than I don’t.
Does anyone have a clue where to locate the FUSE for the Rear Hatch? Mine stopped opening. I have checked the switch in the glove box and it is in the correct position. Only thing left is a fuse. It is A 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
It is in a fuse box I can not locate and is labeled a 30Amp #21.
A couple of dozen months late, but make sure the back glass is latched. If it is unlatched, the hatch will not open.
Does the 2020 Highlander have the rear tailgate window that lifts up??
Also how much is an AWD 2020 platinum cost???
From the videos I have watched of the 2020 highlander, they no longer have the back window hatch lifting up any longer
Randolph is correct they did away with the rear hatch window opening in 2020 for the highlander. This is why I bought a 2019. My understanding is the 4runner still has that capability.
My 2018 Highlander does not have the rear hatch button in the glove box.
It doesn’t? Are you sure?
My apologies, it does have the button. I was looking in the actual compartment and it is just to the left of the box. I didn't realize it was not "in" the glovebox.
Toyota doing great vehicles but not wisely thinking about those who are 5'11" or 6 feet height, Having an issue of un comfortable of sitting on driving seat for long hours driving . Either They should have an option or added to have thigh support on driving seat . Like Mercedes.and some GM and Ford .Why? is that all Engineers in Toyota are under 5' 6'' ? and people around the world are all under 5' 6" or what
cool!
has anybody figure out how to disable the auto start/stop feature yet?
There is a button on the dash on the left side of the steering wheel.
As DaxM said there is a button to do that but it will reset to default each time you turn the vehicle off. So you have to disable it each time.
@@DaxM Greetings can you advise what the auto start/stop feature is please
The 4 cylinder Highlander has the auto stop/start disabled from the factory! Best feature ever!
Hi is there a way to control the dashboard light brightness ?
Yes there in a brightness knob on the dash.
Joe Pesci?
Ik all these, they’re pretty much in front of you.
1:25
Any way to turn off the GPS entirely like turning off location on your phone?
Auto mirror fold
Good way for the valet to lose your key
Just so so
Loved your last movie : )
Wow, that key fob is AWFUL.
Tip number 6...don't buy a highlander unless you like a garbage gps system and the ugliest grill on the planet.
The GPS is terrible. But I haven’t seen a good GPS that ever comes installed in a car these days. Stand alones/smart phones GPS systems are the way to go.
The grill looks fine IMO. Wait till you see the 2020s. Those are ugly.
@@DaxM The 2020 is ugly all over. I will definitely pass on toyota. Hello hyundai.
BEST TIP OF ALL
DONT BUY THE HIGHLANDER
THE VOICE SYSTEM DOESNT WORK
AND TOYOTA WILL NOT FIX IT
Ya that can be a pain, but CERTAINLY not a reason to not buy the Highlander.
I bought one and love. I could care less about the voice system.
This was extremely helpful! Thank you very much, I look forward to viewing hopefully more videos like this! Can you include, turning on and off power mode vs eco mode; steering wheel buttons/functions?
I found out today that pushing the mute button on the steering wheel twice quickly will turn on the radio on my Highlander Limited. ( The one with all the bells and whistles like the full sun roof etc.) It does not turn it off though. Oh and changing the volume will cancel the mute.
I like the heat warmer and ball shocker!
Just bought a 2018 Highlander XLE and connected my android phone thru the USB but won't work I can only use the phone with Bluetooth ☹
Well done, useful video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching
Hi, could someone please tell me if you would be able to display and use google maps from your android phone to the car's display if the phone is hooked up through USB? Thanks, Tony
No you can’t. Toyota has still not put android auto or Apple CarPlay in their cars yet.
Anyone have any tips or tricks for improving the entune system? It's terrible at recognizing voice commands .
Outstanding ~ Thank You...!
excellent! My wife just frantically texted me that she can't get the fuel door open, she wants to give you a hug!
Too bad you need this. My '96 4Runner has never had an issue like this. We just bought a used '15 Highlander and the first bad thing I noticed is it took several attempts to open the fuel door.
Yes the fuel door thing would have been nice to know....mine froze in the winter and I couldn't get it open. Maybe the "emergency" release would have worked...
@@intheair10 I'm having that issue with 2016 lmtd which I drove home from dealership yesterday...Does anyone know if the 16 has the same feature? That would be fantastic.
@@vitazgal9933 You only have to look for that door in the plastic sides in back. You should have one.
@@hotdrippyglass :) that's kind of funny...I wasn't well at the time & couldn't get down the 19 stairs & it seemed sensible at the time... ~cheers~
Cuz the valet guy can't reach over the seats...........................
My 2017 Highlander does not have 4 of the five tips. My key and fob are one unit. Nothing comes out of it. I dont have a button in my glovebox and my display is totally different. All these features must be on the top of the line model.
Same here with my 2018
The valet feature is nice except fold down the backseat and have full access to hatch area we own a 08 limited and 2013 platinum
I'm mad you can lock the doors with the remote while the truck is running. I don't have a remote starter and would love to at least start the truck up and exit and lock the doors without using the extra small key. Tried getting a spare key but it's the same size instead of a regular key 😞
Too many stupid people lock themselves out. All the rest of us have to suffer for their stupidity.
I'm talking about standing out side the ride with the remote. My old Infiniti it the remote works when the car is running. So clearing off the ice and snow and going back inside is good.
2017 Highlander - I would like to change the default to keep running rather than having to push the start/stop button each time I start the car. I would also like a digital speedometer to show in the center information display. My 2015 Camry allows this feature but not 2017 Highlander.
I just got my 16 highlander yesterday. The encyclopedia it came with is a bit War and Peace. Thank you for making this video for people like me that just cant sit as long as needed to read THAT manual
I have a 2016 Toyota Highlander. Does it have an alert system on the back up camera that I’m unaware of?
The lock switch in glove box only turns off the power hatch. It can still be lifted manually.
Yes, but have you ever tried lifting it? It’s not easy.
@@DaxM Lmao are you weak or what? It takes 0 effort.
DaxM bruh i have a 20 year old 4Runner. The gas struts exist for a reason. it's little to no effort to open and close it. you're weak af
@3:25 Vehicle tab in the menu doesn't shown if car is not running on my 2017.
I've got a 2014 model. How do I turn off the trunk door beeping noise.
Great tips. - Perhaps you might want to add - the free Weather and Predicted Traffic reports.
Great tips! Very helpful...
Thanks for watching
whats the fuel type for 2017 highlander limited?
Why is it that you can get your text messages by voice only when you stop. if that was the case I would just read my own message
Ya, Toyota isn’t keen on embracing the cutting edge of technology. Embarrassing
Wow...so cool. Nice tips
Great Video. Thanks.
Thank you! Very useful!
Glad you liked it.
thanks, very helpful
Thanks for watching