Great video i didn't know about the backup camera being able to wash itself. One thing I found out through another channel (car care nut) is that the key fob has a automatic start feature by pressing the lock button 3 times but on the third time you must keep holding for several seconds and the car turns on
that is the remote start or remote connect. if it is new enough and you have remote start you may be able to use the app to start your car from your phone, lock it, unlock it check status and more
I just bought a used 2017(still under warranty at 40k mi!) Highlander XLE and it's got the autostart on the fob. I had no idea there'd be an app, but should've probably figured lol I'm gonna look now! Also- I popped the trunk and had the spot but found they didn't have the actual cover in there 😞 Bummer! However! I have a 1yr old son and the windows have BUILT IN SHADE COVERS(OMG?!?!?!) no complaints!
At 5:42, in my Australian 2008 2nd edition Kluger (Highlander) an open back glass shows on the dash in exactly the same way as open doors or tailgate. Can't miss it. We're about to upgrade to a Kluger Grande 4th edition and as you said, that opening back glass is one of the things I'll miss most. It's so handy to get leads on dogs before opening the tailgate. I won't miss the slow, beep, beep, beep opening/closing of the tailgate. People nearby look around, mistaking it for a reversing truck.
I love the back glass opening. Great if you need to haul a longer item like pipe or trim. Faster lift gate is an improvement. I love my 2017 XLE SE. Still prefer that body style and mine has the backed out front grill. Thanks for the video.
Steven i have a highlander from 2016, i need the chasis number but i dont know where to find the chassis nummer it would be very nice if someone can help me with that.
I have a new 2024 Highlander Platinum. Can you program thr driver’s seat to move back when you turn the car off? And have it return to the memory position for driving?
The rear camera washer is also present on the Sienna with the Digital Review Mirror if I'm not mistaken. Your videos have helped me with my decision on a new Sienna.
actually i have just confirmed that you are partially correct and you have taught me something. the limited and the platinum siennas have the backup cam washer but it has nothing to do with the digital rear view mirror
Steve, I have just purchased a pre-owned low mileage Highlander. I am trying to get the entune suite to make everything work, take out previous owners address etc. Have you made any videos on this.. Sure hope so. Thanks Pat
Hey Steve, thanks for another great video. I'm always learning a little something that I didn't know about my Highlander. The only thing I thought of for anyone looking at the Highlander, is the difference in the front, back trim of the XSE, versus all of the other models. You had two Highlanders backed in the showed the different grills. The White one XSE showed the dual exhaust tips. I have the XSE and enjoy showing the new trim to my friends. You are right about resale value. I sold my 2016 Highlander to get this 2021 and it was the best price I've ever gotten on any of my previous cars. Keep up the great videos!
i appreciate that response. you aee correct woth the grill differance. i was trying not to get too far into trim level differences as i have the TTLS Toyota trim level series where i show the trim level differences. i was trying to stay more with features that went more in general and in more of the overview type of a video
Steven great list you put together! For us, for me a 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum. Love it! Question pleases, why is’t that u can’t open the back gate with the power on? While running I tried opening back gate and it wouldn’t open? Any ideas or why this is. Thank you
@@mwheeler22 perfect. Check out my next upload of the day you will learn something almost no one knows about the highlander. It should be up within the hour
Hi Steven, Thx for all the info, very nice to watch... I own a 2019 Highlander Limited (I'm from Canada, if it makes a difference). I love my highlander but before I bought it I tried a 2019 Lexus R350 and what i found was the seats in the Lexus had more of a bolstering front seats to compare to the highlander front seats. The seats in the highlander are comfortable but i would love a little me bolstering and since you are very knowledgeable on the highlander model, would there be a model in the Toyota line up or Lexus that would be compatible (plug ins & railing) to be switched? Any help would be appreciated. Keep up the great videos.
Love your videos, you always have so much information on them...I have a question, I just bought a used 2018 highlander and I will like to know if they normally come with rubber mats from manufacturer on the third row, because mine does not have any.
mats are an option. used ones are hit or miss. sometimes the mats are wore out so they get discarded and some dealers add new ones back while others dont. your dealer should have some mat options for you or you can search online for some
Would you know how to remove previous owner profile from the multimedia account/Toyota account!? He locked it and I can’t remove him without pass and there is no way to contact him!
Hi, I have 2020 Hybrid Highlander XLE My dashboard keep showing me total MPG 21MPG since day one out of the dealership. I know Toyota advertised 35 MPG city and Highway . How I can change the setting to show me the 35MPG?
Purchased a 2023 Highlander platinum all wheel drive with a four-cylinder turbo. Extremely fast definitely amazing good job in Toyota and great video.!
Just so you know, you can unlock all doors on a 2014 to 2019 highlander limited when you place your hand behind the drivers door handle. You just have to select the option in the infotainment screen.
I’ve had my 2021 Highlander for 10 days now and ended up with a problem with the contour of the drivers seat base. In a very short time I began having lower back pain resulting from the shape of the seat base. The lumbar support adjustment was no help. I experimented with different shaped pieces of high density foam, placed at the very rearward part of the seat base and that gave my pelvis the support it needed to be positioned at the correct angle. Problem solved. My previous Toyota was a 4RUNNER which did not have that problem.
Always wondered, why does the Highlander have a 4WD badge vs. an AWD badge? Not sure if this is still true on the latest generation. I’m looking at a 2013 and it does have a 4WD badge. Great video! One more thing, I’m told the 2013 V6 AWD models come standard with the Tow Prep Package. Are you knowledge about that?
You asked Steven specifically, but I want to give my input. The awd isn't much more expensive, and you can never have too much traction. I live in the country and when it rains, there plenty of slick stuff, but even in the city, wet roads can get slick!
It's not available yet to anything that is not the new Toyota Crown but should be updated to the other remote connect enabled toyotas in the near future
@@stevenwelchtoyota this is for a 2017 Highlander. You had a video on how to do this last night on you tube but it disappeared. Maybe I'm mistaken. Thanks for the great videos. I've learned a lot.
Remote start. Just got my silver xse with the red interior. Push the lock button 3 times and hold in the 3rd until it starts. Not sure if i missed it or it got mentioned. Good vid!
My 2016 XLE is now 6 years old. 55,000 miles and in mint condition. I am needing a hitch. Got a quote from Toyota for $1,000 and from UHaul for $500. Any thoughts?
Got my wife one of these. Love everything about it, however the LED headlights are kind of a problem. If we go for a 30 minute trip at night, there will be at least 5 cars that blast their brights at you because they think you have yours on.... they are that bright, which is nice, but being blinded by oncoming traffic every 5 minutes gets old quick
@@stevenwelchtoyota I've debated it, however where the light line is, it would seem dumb to have it any lower... you would only see like 5 feet in front of you. Take one out for a spin at night, somewhere other than city streets. See if you get the same reaction. I'll bet you do.
Thank you for your excellent and informative videos. I absolutely love the Highlander. I had a 2002, gave it to my son in 2016. I have leased a 2016 and 2018. I will soon turn in the 2018 and upgrade to 2021 or 2022. I love the XLE, but I want 360 birds eye view and intuitive park assist on the next Highlander. Is that available on XLE?
No you need a limited or platinum. The platinum is standard with it to get it with the limited you need to have the 12.3 in screen which is code SB if asking a dealer.
Hi Steve, I purchased A 2021 Highlander in November. I love the vehicle except for one problem, I keep getting a entune download error message. I brought it to the dealer and they reloaded the software. Drove it down the road and the problem was back again. Any thoughts on how to solve this problem?
It’s on the head unit. The message is download error, some Entune App sweet functions may not work as expected. Please reinstate the download process. (I’ve done this several times but no luck)
I had trouble with my Entune app also. I solved my problem by doing too things: I had to create an Amazon account first. The second thing I learned was, I had to launch the Toyota Alex app on my iPhone and have it showing on my phone BEFORE I started the Highlander. Then I would press the apps icon on the screen and then press the Alexa icon if it was already glowing Blue. If I did thus, everything worked perfectly. I could not find such instructions in any in the Toyota Owners books.
You stated you can get the bench on the Platinum but I've called several dealerships and they tell me only the limited do you have the choice for a bench or Capt Chairs. Platinum you can only get the Capt chairs they won't do a bench seat on Platinum. Is this still true?
@@RaguO Steve is right the XLe is the trim to go for sort of the sweet spot. Full disclosure we went to a Toyota dealer and my wife sat in the platinum so guess what trim is in our driveway LOL
My 2020 has uncontrollable acceleration when I'm slowing done below 16 mph. The advisory screen says throttle and transmission problem see dealer. This actually pushed me thru 4 stop signs and 2 red lights. Toyota and the dealers said they can't duplicate . Until someone gets hurt or killed they'll ignore this. I've met 6 people from the west to the east. Two told me the dealer discovered Faulty electronics acceleration modules. Also the cross traffic and blind spot monitors also goes out in wet and cold weather temperatures below 30 degrees. Just a heads up on this. They actually told me that I must have had my gas cap off, my vehicle was involved in a accident. I'm a retired lawman of 22 years and I didn't have a accident or left my cap off etc. Total bull hockey.
Need to bring back the back glass hatch. It showed it was open on your screen where the doors were open. Toyota needs to listen to the customers it was handy. Was getting ready to trade and found out this has been taken away. Not trading now!
I have had my brand new 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE for a few months and the seats are so uncomfortable that I have back pain . I’m used to driving Volvo and Saab which had the most comfortable car seats ever made. I could drive for hours with no pain in my back or body. I may have to get rid of the car cause of this.
Found a water leak on my new 2022, wth.. so disappointed . Did not expect this. grey interior was visiblebto see red marking and told mold took place inside. Not happy with toyota manufacturing -indiana??
Nice video. How come Toyota does not have a factory trailer brake controller? Afraid to wire one up with all the computer crap on the car. Looking for a plug in one that i can just plug into a factory outlet somewhere?
@@richardcasey7521 You can do it manually by pushing the button to raise the hatch and pushing it again to stop it at the height you want and then push and hold it until it beeps 4 times, then it is set. You can also pick one of 5 settings in your dashboard setup program. Go to setup then scroll along until you find the hatch opening settings and pick the one that might suit you needs, test and if not pick another one until you get what you are looking for height wise.
@@stevenwelchtoyota I definitely like the new interior, especially on the high end one. I think its the grill and rounded body. Makes it look more like a soccer mom mobile. haha Maybe they will go back to squared off grill in the next gen. Love mine so can't complain. Toyota makes amazing vehicles.
I’m 5-4 which is not super short, but still Highlandet sucks for me. The seat should have additional 1/2 to 1 inch of up travel to give me nice and comfortable view from the drivers position. My Dodge Ram was waaaay better in this respect. Can’t believe that it was designed by generally short Japanese. And one more thing - the floor of the trunk sits so high that it leaves much less height inside the trunk than my previous Rav4. I really wanted to get the Highlander hybrid, but after a test ride I decided against buying it. It’s only for tall people who short packages. Don’t believe me? Measure what tallest box can get in the Highlander vs Rav4 and other SUVs and let people know.
@@stevenwelchtoyota I don’t understand. Could you elaborate more? What it has to do with providing an extra 1/2 inch of up travel? How would that make it unsafe?
@@stevenwelchtoyota So poor design when looked as a whole system. They may as well designed it for people 6-4 and taller if that made it easy for them. Large percentage of Asian people, and women are not comfortable and in unsafe position in that vehicle because of visibility. Period. This is plain unsafe. Why in my much larger Dodge Ram I do not have this problem? Why in Lexus RX and most other vehicles I don’t have this problem either? Could this be that this is because this model was designed in the USA? They took the easy way? Lastly - the last 1/2 inch of travel up, the seat not only goes up, but also tilts forward at the same time. Nothing you can do about it. This is plain ignorance by design. That makes me lose support under my legs and causes me to slide down. In all - Highlander sucks for medium height and shorter people. And this sloping floor of it’s trunk - sucks. Why could’t they made it flat? Too difficult for them? And the height of the trunk inside is 3 inches less than in the RAV4 and in most other SUVs. I don’t know what kids designed this vehicle. I ain’t buying it.
I'm 6'1" and I wish it went down further. I feel slightly too tall for the SUV. 5'9" is average, below 5'6" you must be used to this problem. That's well below average.
@@stevenwelchtoyota Hi Steve. I had three problems:. The biggest one was: “Give us a deposit for the one we are getting in 3 weeks and don’t ask why it is an expensive Platinum not the XLE, why it is black not white, and why the seats are light gray - the color you hate. It is what Toyota is shipping to us. Don’t like it? Ha ha ha…. Bye bye” Do I need to mention that there was not a single Vehicle on the floor or in the lot at the dealership? So don’t even dare to ask for price… 2. Second issue, quite big for me: in the tested Highlander (Platinum), I could not get the seat high enough to feel comfortably. I’m not tall, 5-4, but still taller than most Japanese. I could not see the hood at all. Not seeing the edge of the hood makes it super difficult to park, and feels like driving a tank looking thru visors. My Dodge Ram feels way better in this respect despite being way bigger and having standard, non-power seats. The Highlander drivers seet needs extra 1/2 to 1 inch of up travel. The problem is that it does go a bit higher, but at the same time it starts tilting forward. This is not a comfortable position. 3. The third issue I have is the max height of the items one can get into the trunk. The height of items you can fit into Highlander is not a little, but a lot less than those you can fit into RAV4 or other smaller SUVs. Such a large SUV and such limited height to the trunk? For my job I need to carry specialized equipment that is quite tall. I thought it would be a piece o cake to get it into Highlander. What a shocker it was when I tried to get it into this demo vehicle. I’m not sure how I will resolve this problem. PS. I really, really wanted the Highlander hybrid. Was sure that that was it! I still love it, but after this test drive I am depressed. Don’t want to look for another vehicle. The price is high but considering what it offer I guess I would bite the bullet. Yet they are not available unless you buy whatever comes to the dealership. Like it or not.
I just got the 2022 XLE and realized no CD player either... :( I also dont like that CarPlay isn't wireless. I dont want to always connect my phone to be able to use the features. That's a major disappointment.
@@stevenwelchtoyota I don’t do anything to make it happen. Every time I start the car and begin driving it shows up after about a minute or two. It doesn’t clear by itself I have to push OK on the head unit screen. It’s done this from the first day I bought the car. The Toyota service department where I bought the car had it for about two hours. As I was leaving that day the service manager asked me if I used Apple CarPlay and I said yes sometimes because I do have an iPhone and basically he told me well just use Apple CarPlay and ignore the message if it happens again. This is not the answer I was hoping for. I tried researching this problem online and basically nobody has anything good to say about Entune. The thought of having to clear this message every time I get in the car for years to come is annoying.
Not going to lie I wish I could drive from Oregon just to buy a Highlander from you. Very good video with valuable info
Thank you
Great video i didn't know about the backup camera being able to wash itself. One thing I found out through another channel (car care nut) is that the key fob has a automatic start feature by pressing the lock button 3 times but on the third time you must keep holding for several seconds and the car turns on
that is the remote start or remote connect. if it is new enough and you have remote start you may be able to use the app to start your car from your phone, lock it, unlock it check status and more
I just bought a used 2017(still under warranty at 40k mi!) Highlander XLE and it's got the autostart on the fob. I had no idea there'd be an app, but should've probably figured lol
I'm gonna look now!
Also- I popped the trunk and had the spot but found they didn't have the actual cover in there 😞 Bummer!
However! I have a 1yr old son and the windows have BUILT IN SHADE COVERS(OMG?!?!?!) no complaints!
Listening to “25 Things” about Highlander. Very helpful!
Appreciate the info!
My youngest son just bought us a 2018 Highlander.
Your video was a great help!!
Thanks!!
Perfect. Happy to help
At 5:42, in my Australian 2008 2nd edition Kluger (Highlander) an open back glass shows on the dash in exactly the same way as open doors or tailgate. Can't miss it. We're about to upgrade to a Kluger Grande 4th edition and as you said, that opening back glass is one of the things I'll miss most. It's so handy to get leads on dogs before opening the tailgate. I won't miss the slow, beep, beep, beep opening/closing of the tailgate. People nearby look around, mistaking it for a reversing truck.
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The Highlander is called the "Kluger" in Australia?! That's great 😂 Kluger to me sounds like a name for an old military vehicle haha
I love the back glass opening. Great if you need to haul a longer item like pipe or trim. Faster lift gate is an improvement.
I love my 2017 XLE SE. Still prefer that body style and mine has the backed out front grill.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment
Loving my 21’ Highlander
they are awesome
Love the back glass opening on my 19' highlander. One of the main reasons I didn't want the 20'. Perhaps it will come back in the future.
I hope it will
Steve, Thanks for this series of videos. Appreciate the Highlights on the Highlander. Love that XSE with the red/black seats.
Thank you!
The red and black reminds me of 50’s diner.
That’s the one I just bought.
@@richardcasey7521 Congrats!
Wow thank you for so much great information on the Highlander.
Happy to help
Does the 2022 Highlander have front lamp washers?
no
Steven i have a highlander from 2016, i need the chasis number but i dont know where to find the chassis nummer it would be very nice if someone can help me with that.
Steve thank you so much for all info you brought to us, i highly impressed about your channel and im waiting to see more.
I appreciate that!
Thank you! I got xse 2021 and i found out a lot from your video.
You are welcome!
I have a new 2024 Highlander Platinum. Can you program thr driver’s seat to move back when you turn the car off? And have it return to the memory position for driving?
Thanks for enlightening me with these options!!
You are so welcome!
The rear camera washer is also present on the Sienna with the Digital Review Mirror if I'm not mistaken. Your videos have helped me with my decision on a new Sienna.
actually i have just confirmed that you are partially correct and you have taught me something. the limited and the platinum siennas have the backup cam washer but it has nothing to do with the digital rear view mirror
You should see the tiny wiper on that camera lens. 😁
Appreciate pointing out the neat features on the Highlander.
thanks
I appreciate this so much and learned more than I expected!
awesome. happy to help
Steve, I have just purchased a pre-owned low mileage Highlander. I am trying to get the entune suite to make everything work, take out previous owners address etc. Have you made any videos on this.. Sure hope so. Thanks Pat
Here you go ruclips.net/video/2nWRpMru5-E/видео.html
Great effort and great informative video
Glad you liked it
Hey Steve, thanks for another great video. I'm always learning a little something that I didn't know about my Highlander. The only thing I thought of for anyone looking at the Highlander, is the difference in the front, back trim of the XSE, versus all of the other models. You had two Highlanders backed in the showed the different grills. The White one XSE showed the dual exhaust tips. I have the XSE and enjoy showing the new trim to my friends. You are right about resale value. I sold my 2016 Highlander to get this 2021 and it was the best price I've ever gotten on any of my previous cars. Keep up the great videos!
i appreciate that response. you aee correct woth the grill differance. i was trying not to get too far into trim level differences as i have the TTLS Toyota trim level series where i show the trim level differences. i was trying to stay more with features that went more in general and in more of the overview type of a video
Awesome
Steven great list you put together! For us, for me a 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum. Love it! Question pleases, why is’t that u can’t open the back gate with the power on? While running I tried opening back gate and it wouldn’t open? Any ideas or why this is. Thank you
You probably didnt have the doors unlocked. That is the most likely issue with one that is running
@@stevenwelchtoyota ok will check next time👍🏼
@@mwheeler22 ya if it just gave you a double beep it is most likely that
@@stevenwelchtoyota hope so will try! Thnx again!
@@mwheeler22 perfect. Check out my next upload of the day you will learn something almost no one knows about the highlander. It should be up within the hour
Hi Steven, Thx for all the info, very nice to watch... I own a 2019 Highlander Limited (I'm from Canada, if it makes a difference). I love my highlander but before I bought it I tried a 2019 Lexus R350 and what i found was the seats in the Lexus had more of a bolstering front seats to compare to the highlander front seats. The seats in the highlander are comfortable but i would love a little me bolstering and since you are very knowledgeable on the highlander model, would there be a model in the Toyota line up or Lexus that would be compatible (plug ins & railing) to be switched? Any help would be appreciated. Keep up the great videos.
thank you
Hello Steven. How much is a new Toyota Highlander platinum 2022
What’s up with the 2014 to 2019 transfer case?
Love your videos, you always have so much information on them...I have a question, I just bought a used 2018 highlander and I will like to know if they normally come with rubber mats from manufacturer on the third row, because mine does not have any.
mats are an option. used ones are hit or miss. sometimes the mats are wore out so they get discarded and some dealers add new ones back while others dont. your dealer should have some mat options for you or you can search online for some
Would you know how to remove previous owner profile from the multimedia account/Toyota account!? He locked it and I can’t remove him without pass and there is no way to contact him!
Thank you so much I’m having a hard time deciding what to get. I want a hybrid but I need to tow a ATV. I wish the 4Runner was hybrid.
The 4runner will probably be the last toyota that will be a hybrid
I agree and I need a something by sept ? What do you suggest ?
I think the hybrid is rated to tow 3500 lbs
@@ronaldbrunsvold5632 I bought the 4Runner. I couldn’t resist.
How do I display oil pressure on dash 2023 Toyota highlander limited awd
Hi, I have 2020 Hybrid Highlander XLE My dashboard keep showing me total MPG 21MPG since day one out of the dealership. I know Toyota advertised 35 MPG city and Highway . How I can change the setting to show me the 35MPG?
Do you ever reset the meter? If not press and hold ok while you have that screen up
@@stevenwelchtoyota Ok will give it a try.
Thanks
Purchased a 2023 Highlander platinum all wheel drive with a four-cylinder turbo. Extremely fast definitely amazing good job in Toyota and great video.!
Awesome
Great video. I have a 2021 XSE. Are front fenders and hood aluminim? Is rest HSS except the rear hatch. Thanks
That is correct.
What button did you press to close the tailgate using the remote?
It has its own button
Just purchased new 2021 Platinum Highlander. Learned a lot.
Happy to help
I just bought a Toyota Highlander XLE and the sunroof drips I took it back and they said it’s normal 🤦🏼♀️ why can i do ???
i have no clue how drips could be normal. i would try to clean the seal and check the seal for cracking or rips
Usually moon roofs that leak water have clogged drain tubes located in the perimeter of the roof assembly.
There are lights on the sideview mirrors they shine down. Do the doors have to be locked for them to turn on when you approach the vehicle?
I don't believe so. The dome lights also illuminate as you get close
Just so you know, you can unlock all doors on a 2014 to 2019 highlander limited when you place your hand behind the drivers door handle. You just have to select the option in the infotainment screen.
True but that is a less safe option
What's the difference between the Safety Sense 2 and 2.5? Sorry I didn't get that
here you go ruclips.net/video/uORVMBUf1Bk/видео.html
I’ve had my 2021 Highlander for 10 days now and ended up with a problem with the contour of the drivers seat base. In a very short time I began having lower back pain resulting from the shape of the seat base. The lumbar support adjustment was no help. I experimented with different shaped pieces of high density foam, placed at the very rearward part of the seat base and that gave my pelvis the support it needed to be positioned at the correct angle. Problem solved. My previous Toyota was a 4RUNNER which did not have that problem.
Sorry to hear that you had issues. Glad you found a fix. You are the only one I have heard of seat issues with
Always wondered, why does the Highlander have a 4WD badge vs. an AWD badge? Not sure if this is still true on the latest generation. I’m looking at a 2013 and it does have a 4WD badge. Great video! One more thing, I’m told the 2013 V6 AWD models come standard with the Tow Prep Package. Are you knowledge about that?
Thank you for the video! Love that blueprint color💙
You are so welcome!
Since running boards is not an option for xse, can it still be installed? Oem running board of course
yes
Can you please explain more about the tow hitch on of them specifically the black ones near the hybrids I wanna know how I can get it to my car
They are the factory hitch
@@stevenwelchtoyota so is there any way I can order them or you can provide me with the part number for it
As far as I know you can go to any dealer and have a factory hitch installed.
Hey Steven, do you recommend buying AWD option On the Highlander or should I stick with FWD?
it depends on how you may use it. i have a awd
You asked Steven specifically, but I want to give my input. The awd isn't much more expensive, and you can never have too much traction. I live in the country and when it rains, there plenty of slick stuff, but even in the city, wet roads can get slick!
How to get rid off icons of screen on 12.3 inch 2021 highlander hybrid limited
That vehicle does not have full screen map capability
Hey Steve, does Highlander 2021 XLE have a heated steering wheel?
No
I am trying to find the video on how to program your phone as a key fob. Can you help me.
It's not available yet to anything that is not the new Toyota Crown but should be updated to the other remote connect enabled toyotas in the near future
@@stevenwelchtoyota this is for a 2017 Highlander. You had a video on how to do this last night on you tube but it disappeared. Maybe I'm mistaken. Thanks for the great videos. I've learned a lot.
this is the video. ruclips.net/video/vpwsAPYnMLc/видео.html its only going to be available on Remote connect enabled vehicles
Remote start. Just got my silver xse with the red interior. Push the lock button 3 times and hold in the 3rd until it starts. Not sure if i missed it or it got mentioned. Good vid!
that is the remote connect system. you can start your highlander from your phone
@@stevenwelchtoyotahow?
My 2016 XLE is now 6 years old. 55,000 miles and in mint condition. I am needing a hitch. Got a quote from Toyota for $1,000 and from UHaul for $500. Any thoughts?
i always suggest OEM
@@stevenwelchtoyota Sure you do.
Got my wife one of these. Love everything about it, however the LED headlights are kind of a problem. If we go for a 30 minute trip at night, there will be at least 5 cars that blast their brights at you because they think you have yours on.... they are that bright, which is nice, but being blinded by oncoming traffic every 5 minutes gets old quick
You can have the aim checked
@@stevenwelchtoyota I've debated it, however where the light line is, it would seem dumb to have it any lower... you would only see like 5 feet in front of you. Take one out for a spin at night, somewhere other than city streets. See if you get the same reaction. I'll bet you do.
This happens to me all the time.
Blast them back. That's the best feature!
How can I get a hitch when I order a new Limited or Platinum without losing the function of the hands free lift gate?
this video explains how ruclips.net/video/dWOhlQb0L0E/видео.html
Is it possible to update firmware as a DIYer. I see Canadians are allowed to do it, but can us ‘mericans?
there is a software update option in the settings
Do they let you put a tow hitch package on that xse? I'm guessing they don't. But that would be amazing
You can
What about a tow hitch on the XLE to pull a trailer?
@@elvadrum8539 yes. The tow rating is 5000 pounds. Make sure you use the factory option especially the wire harness
Is it true that the hood and the front fenders are made of aluminum?
yes hood fender and liftgate. it has a stiffer unibody construction with the tnga platform so
Thank you for your excellent and informative videos. I absolutely love the Highlander. I had a 2002, gave it to my son in 2016. I have leased a 2016 and 2018. I will soon turn in the 2018 and upgrade to 2021 or 2022. I love the XLE, but I want 360 birds eye view and intuitive park assist on the next Highlander. Is that available on XLE?
No you need a limited or platinum. The platinum is standard with it to get it with the limited you need to have the 12.3 in screen which is code SB if asking a dealer.
Hi Steve, I purchased A 2021 Highlander in November. I love the vehicle except for one problem, I keep getting a entune download error message. I brought it to the dealer and they reloaded the software. Drove it down the road and the problem was back again. Any thoughts on how to solve this problem?
What exactly does the message say and is it on your phone or the head unit?
It’s on the head unit. The message is download error, some Entune App sweet functions may not work as expected. Please reinstate the download process. (I’ve done this several times but no luck)
I had trouble with my Entune app also. I solved my problem by doing too things: I had to create an Amazon account first. The second thing I learned was, I had to launch the Toyota Alex app on my iPhone and have it showing on my phone BEFORE I started the Highlander. Then I would press the apps icon on the screen and then press the Alexa icon if it was already glowing Blue. If I did thus, everything worked perfectly. I could not find such instructions in any in the Toyota Owners books.
The only have bench seat up to XLE, other top trims have captains chairs on 2022.
the limited has bench as a option too
@@stevenwelchtoyota I think that’s only 2021 ruclips.net/video/Z5lc6Mq6rNs/видео.html
You stated you can get the bench on the Platinum but I've called several dealerships and they tell me only the limited do you have the choice for a bench or Capt Chairs. Platinum you can only get the Capt chairs they won't do a bench seat on Platinum. Is this still true?
it depends on the year. the current year does not have bench in the plat
It looks the same. I can show in a future video
2021 Platinum is captains chairs only.
@@Ryan2022 correct
@@stevenwelchtoyota Toyota market research strikes again.
what is the best 2021 highlander that i can buy ...worth for my buck thanks
The biggest bang for the buck is the XLE. You get into leather heated seats and alot of the upgraded features without going crazy on price.
@@stevenwelchtoyota Thank You Very much
@@RaguO no problem
@@stevenwelchtoyota Hi Steve I thought the XLE had the imitation leather Now. I’m not knocking it by the way that stuff is crazy durable
@@RaguO Steve is right the XLe is the trim to go for sort of the sweet spot. Full disclosure we went to a Toyota dealer and my wife sat in the platinum so guess what trim is in our driveway LOL
My 2020 has uncontrollable acceleration when I'm slowing done below 16 mph. The advisory screen says throttle and transmission problem see dealer. This actually pushed me thru 4 stop signs and 2 red lights. Toyota and the dealers said they can't duplicate . Until someone gets hurt or killed they'll ignore this. I've met 6 people from the west to the east. Two told me the dealer discovered Faulty electronics acceleration modules. Also the cross traffic and blind spot monitors also goes out in wet and cold weather temperatures below 30 degrees. Just a heads up on this. They actually told me that I must have had my gas cap off, my vehicle was involved in a accident. I'm a retired lawman of 22 years and I didn't have a accident or left my cap off etc. Total bull hockey.
never heard of that
can I put e15, 87 or 93 gas?
87 is recommended
XSE AWD perform well on snowy hill
Our xle did well as well
Need to bring back the back glass hatch. It showed it was open on your screen where the doors were open. Toyota needs to listen to the customers it was handy. Was getting ready to trade and found out this has been taken away. Not trading now!
I hope they will bring it back as well. I loved it
Steve, What year did they do away with the opening rear hatch?
How for limited AWD 2021 V6?
how what?
I have had my brand new 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE for a few months and the seats are so uncomfortable that I have back pain . I’m used to driving Volvo and Saab which had the most comfortable car seats ever made. I could drive for hours with no pain in my back or body. I may have to get rid of the car cause of this.
I have rarely heard of that on a Toyota
Found a water leak on my new 2022, wth.. so disappointed . Did not expect this. grey interior was visiblebto see red marking and told mold took place inside. Not happy with toyota manufacturing -indiana??
Nice video. How come Toyota does not have a factory trailer brake controller? Afraid to wire one up with all the computer crap on the car. Looking for a plug in one that i can just plug into a factory outlet somewhere?
They have them on the trucks and 4 runners
Only rated to tow up to 5000 lbs. Do trailers under that weight have electric brakes?
@@ronaldbrunsvold5632 Most campers have trailer brakes. Would not want to tow a 3000 lbs camper without them.
LOVE your infomercials for the Hylander! ;)
Not Infomercials although they are so good I can see how you would think that
You forgot to mention the back hatch opening height is adjustable.
True
You must have missed that because he did.
@@DomnSan I was likely eating chips again :)
How is that adjustment made?
@@richardcasey7521 You can do it manually by pushing the button to raise the hatch and pushing it again to stop it at the height you want and then push and hold it until it beeps 4 times, then it is set. You can also pick one of 5 settings in your dashboard setup program. Go to setup then scroll along until you find the hatch opening settings and pick the one that might suit you needs, test and if not pick another one until you get what you are looking for height wise.
Thanks just brought 21 limited great vehicle
Great
The highlander is really smooth then then 2nd generation highlander
the highlander is my favorite suv
Captain chair must optional as for me is a no go
its available
2017-2019 looks the best. Not a fan of the newer style. I own a 2017 so might be a little biased lol. Just like the old body style
i have a 18 so i inderstand. the new body added a bunch of tech and better interior
@@stevenwelchtoyota I definitely like the new interior, especially on the high end one. I think its the grill and rounded body. Makes it look more like a soccer mom mobile. haha Maybe they will go back to squared off grill in the next gen. Love mine so can't complain. Toyota makes amazing vehicles.
@@joem9987 they went from the more masculine to the more feminine for sure.
Those XSE are just super sexy
i agree
2018 limited platinum. Remote start??
It is an option
I’m 5-4 which is not super short, but still Highlandet sucks for me.
The seat should have additional 1/2 to 1 inch of up travel to give me nice and comfortable view from the drivers position.
My Dodge Ram was waaaay better in this respect.
Can’t believe that it was designed by generally short Japanese.
And one more thing - the floor of the trunk sits so high that it leaves much less height inside the trunk than my previous Rav4.
I really wanted to get the Highlander hybrid, but after a test ride I decided against buying it.
It’s only for tall people who short packages.
Don’t believe me? Measure what tallest box can get in the Highlander vs Rav4 and other SUVs and let people know.
they try to fit the most people possible safe
@@stevenwelchtoyota I don’t understand. Could you elaborate more?
What it has to do with providing an extra 1/2 inch of up travel? How would that make it unsafe?
@@JDrwal2 it is about trying t make sure the airbag will deploy in a way to not hurt the driver and so the seat belts will work as designed.
@@stevenwelchtoyota So poor design when looked as a whole system. They may as well designed it for people 6-4 and taller if that made it easy for them.
Large percentage of Asian people, and women are not comfortable and in unsafe position in that vehicle because of visibility. Period.
This is plain unsafe.
Why in my much larger Dodge Ram I do not have this problem?
Why in Lexus RX and most other vehicles I don’t have this problem either?
Could this be that this is because this model was designed in the USA?
They took the easy way?
Lastly - the last 1/2 inch of travel up, the seat not only goes up, but also tilts forward at the same time. Nothing you can do about it.
This is plain ignorance by design. That makes me lose support under my legs and causes me to slide down.
In all - Highlander sucks for medium height and shorter people.
And this sloping floor of it’s trunk - sucks. Why could’t they made it flat? Too difficult for them?
And the height of the trunk inside is 3 inches less than in the RAV4 and in most other SUVs.
I don’t know what kids designed this vehicle. I ain’t buying it.
I'm 6'1" and I wish it went down further. I feel slightly too tall for the SUV. 5'9" is average, below 5'6" you must be used to this problem. That's well below average.
In 2014 model they have thigh support and bigger front and passenger seats newer models that option is missing
it is a redesigned seat. it is a lexus design
Yeah, right, good luck getting one. Our money is no good today.
Sucks….
What is the issue you have had
@@stevenwelchtoyota Hi Steve. I had three problems:.
The biggest one was:
“Give us a deposit for the one we are getting in 3 weeks and don’t ask why it is an expensive Platinum not the XLE, why it is black not white, and why the seats are light gray - the color you hate. It is what Toyota is shipping to us.
Don’t like it? Ha ha ha…. Bye bye”
Do I need to mention that there was not a single Vehicle on the floor or in the lot at the dealership?
So don’t even dare to ask for price…
2. Second issue, quite big for me:
in the tested Highlander (Platinum), I could not get the seat high enough to feel comfortably. I’m not tall, 5-4, but still taller than most Japanese.
I could not see the hood at all. Not seeing the edge of the hood makes it super difficult to park, and feels like driving a tank looking thru visors.
My Dodge Ram feels way better in this respect despite being way bigger and having standard, non-power seats.
The Highlander drivers seet needs extra 1/2 to 1 inch of up travel. The problem is that it does go a bit higher, but at the same time it starts tilting forward.
This is not a comfortable position.
3. The third issue I have is the max height of the items one can get into the trunk. The height of items you can fit into Highlander is not a little, but a lot less than those you can fit into RAV4 or other smaller SUVs.
Such a large SUV and such limited height to the trunk?
For my job I need to carry specialized equipment that is quite tall. I thought it would be a piece o cake to get it into Highlander. What a shocker it was when I tried to get it into this demo vehicle. I’m not sure how I will resolve this problem.
PS. I really, really wanted the Highlander hybrid. Was sure that that was it!
I still love it, but after this test drive I am depressed. Don’t want to look for another vehicle. The price is high but considering what it offer I guess I would bite the bullet.
Yet they are not available unless you buy whatever comes to the dealership. Like it or not.
Just bought a Highlander Limited and just realized that there is no damn CD player!
Last year for a cd player was 2019.
Ugh. That caught me too. You can Rip cd to a USB memory stick, at least that is an available input on some audio options.
I’m searching for an external CD player that I can plug into a USB port. Have not found one yet.
I just got the 2022 XLE and realized no CD player either... :( I also dont like that CarPlay isn't wireless. I dont want to always connect my phone to be able to use the features. That's a major disappointment.
@@arleneandjonathanwainwrigh3031 i connected my ipod with hundreds of songs. That was my solution
Sorry I meant app suite
Is it happening when you hit the apps button?
@@stevenwelchtoyota I don’t do anything to make it happen. Every time I start the car and begin driving it shows up after about a minute or two. It doesn’t clear by itself I have to push OK on the head unit screen. It’s done this from the first day I bought the car. The Toyota service department where I bought the car had it for about two hours. As I was leaving that day the service manager asked me if I used Apple CarPlay and I said yes sometimes because I do have an iPhone and basically he told me well just use Apple CarPlay and ignore the message if it happens again. This is not the answer I was hoping for. I tried researching this problem online and basically nobody has anything good to say about Entune. The thought of having to clear this message every time I get in the car for years to come is annoying.
@@arthurgallotello133 have you downloaded the entune 3.0 app on your phone?
Too long
Glad you enjoyed it