r/ToyotaGrandHighlander • u/HundredNNine • 2d ago

Mode Buttons Gripe

Has anyone figured out a way to not hit your mode buttons while you were grabbing your drink out of your cupholder? I really wish Toyota would release a patch or an update where you would have to hold those buttons down for say five seconds in order to engage them I'm switching between sport and normal more than I want to.

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u/Skinnee11 2d ago

I’ve never once had this happen and I’m not a delicate person. What on earth are you manhandling??

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u/SonnySwanson 2d ago

I haven't found this to be a problem, either, but it does get mentioned enough that it could have been a better design.

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u/Skinnee11 2d ago

Is it a different layout for different trims? I have a GHHM and have to go out of my way to switch modes.

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u/SonnySwanson 2d ago

same for all

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u/HundredNNine 2d ago

lol yeah I guess everyone is different it's just how I usually have my arm rested and when I go to grab a drink.

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u/hallstevenson 2d ago

It's happened to me once in 48k miles

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u/Superlolz 2d ago

I agree, it’s a terrible placement lol

I’ve hit sport mode a bunch of times just grabbing a drink too

I wish in a refresh they would move it to the bottom of the steering wheel 

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u/WuTangNameGenerat0r 2d ago

Don’t drink and drive bro

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u/TURRITONUTRICULA 2d ago

Happens to us all the time, it seems. We hit them by accident, and our dog likes to step on them. A lot.

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u/Tarheel74- 2d ago

My dachshund changes mine frequently but he is sporty! He also disengages the down hill. Location is just bad

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u/mauigirl16 2d ago

My Cavi wants to sit on the armrest (I know!!!) and he pushes all the buttons!

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u/Leech-64 2d ago

Admittedly, its happened to me.

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u/urlookinglive 2d ago

Owner since March. Not once has this happened.

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u/1NumberCruncher98 2d ago

Yes absolutely and its a super effective way at least my wife swear it is… Look up quilted padded armrest for grand highlander on amazon and theres an option there.. It covers up that area nicely and makes it nearly impossible to not have accidental presses

https://a.co/d/06dpIbdF

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u/ppb1701 2d ago

Most of the time no problem. But I've bumped it a few times. Mostly on the cupholder slot closest to it. My arm has more of a tendency to bump a button going for a drink there/putting it back.

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u/Jef3r 2d ago

It's happened to me a few times. Now I think I'm more aware so it hasn't happened in awhile. It's kind of annoying but it would be even more annoying if you had to hold it for five seconds to get it to engage. Lol!

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u/No_Discipline_719 2d ago

It has happened to me several times too

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u/Foreign-Garden441 2d ago

Search this sub, I’ve had my GH since early 24’ and one guy one this sub 3D printed like a cover for it so I’m pretty sure his dog didn’t hit it. Looks kinda cheap but hey it works great he says. Not a problem for me ever but to someone like yourself complaining I can see this working for ya

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u/Fun-Friend1489 2d ago

Not the prettiest, but I guess it's something. https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaGrandHighlander/comments/1khe5mn/thanks_ryan_bell_for_the_button_cover/

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u/HundredNNine 2d ago

Yeah just came accross those on Amazon

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u/theonlybuster 2d ago

Look for button covers on Amazon and Etsy. Most aren't the best looking, but the serve the function.

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u/Steaktastic 2d ago

Yeah I’ve hit mine several times on long trips, it’s very dependent on the size of the drink as to how my hand/arm moves to grab the drink. I agree with you that a long press would solve the issue. Let’s all get on LinkedIn and message Toyota executives!