2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning light

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If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and AIRBAG ONº
and AIRBAG OFFº indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFFº
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS front airbags have been in-
flated.

The front of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS front airbags to inflate.

The pad section of the steering wheel
or front passenger airbag cover
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system consists mainly of the fol-
lowing components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.
1. SRS warning light
2. AIRBAG ONº and AIRBAG OFFº indi-
cator lights
3. Curtain shield airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
4. Front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors)
5. Side airbag modules
(airbag and inflator)
6. Curtain shield airbag sensors
7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors8. Front passenger 's seat belt buckle
switch
9. Airbag sensor assembly
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as-
sembly consists of a safing sensor and
airbag sensor.
In a severe side impact, the side and
curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the
curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain
shield airbag inflators. At this time a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help
restrain the lateral motion of the occu-
pants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke
and residue along with non- toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately.Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious inju-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Front seats as well as parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be
hot for several minutes, but the airbags
themselves will not be hot. The airbags
are designed to inflate only once.
CAUTION
SRS side airbags and curtain shield
airbags inflate with considerable
force. To reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury when they in-
flate, the driver, front passenger and
second outside passengers must:

Wear their seat belts properly.

Remain properly seated with their
backs upright and against the seats
at all times.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ONº position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags are operating properly.This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er 's seat position sensor, driver 's seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, AIRBAG ONº indi-
cator light, AIRBAG OFFº indicator light,
front passenger 's seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. (For details, see Ser-
vice reminder indicators and warning buzz-
ersº on page 135 in Section 1- 6.)
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ONº posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

The light comes on or starts flashing
while driving.If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and AIRBAG ONº
and AIRBAG OFFº indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFFº
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.

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The SRS warning light and AIRBAG
OFFº indicator light will come on if
there is a malfunction in the front pas-
senger occupant classification system.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
Indicator/warning lightDevices
Condition detected
by the front
passenger occupant
classification system
AIRBAG ONº and
AIRBAG OFFº
indicator lightsSRS warning
light
Front
passenger 's
seat belt
reminder lightFront
passenger
airbagSide airbag
on the front
passenger
seatCurtain shield
airbag in the
front
passenger
sideFront
passenger 's
seat belt
pretensioner
1. Adult*
1AIRBAG ONºOffFlashing*
4Activated
2. Child*
2 or child
restraint system*
3AIRBAG OFFºOffFlashing*
4DeactivatedActivated
3. UnoccupiedNot illuminatedOffOffDeactivatedActivatedDeactivated
4. There is a
malfunction in the
system
AIRBAG OFFºOnOffDeactivated
Activated
Activated
*
1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may
recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
*
2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her
as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*
3: Never install a rear- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See Child restraintº on page 91 in this Section as for installing the
child restraint system.)
*
4: In the event that the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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Do not let a rear passenger lift the
front passenger seat with their feet
or press on the seatback with their
legs.

Do not put objects under the front
passenger seat.

Child restraint systems installed on
the second seat should not contact
the front seatbacks.

When it is unavoidable to install the
forward- facing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat,
install the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (As for the installation
order, see ÐInstallation with seat
beltº on page 94 in this Section.)

Do not remove the front seats.

Do not kick the front passenger
seat or subject it to severe impact.
Otherwise, the SRS warning light
may come on to indicate a malfunc-
tion of the detection system. In this
case, contact your Toyota dealer im-
mediately.
The AIRBAG ONº indicator light may be
illuminated (the front passenger airbag and
side airbag on the front passenger seat
may deploy) even if observing the above
cautions, when a child sits in, or a for-
ward- facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat. Re-
fer to all the cautions in SRS airbagsº on
page 70 and Child restraintº on page 91
in this Section.Toyota strongly urges the use of ap-
propriate child restraint systems for
children.
The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a
child restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. See Seat beltsº on
page 58 in this Section for details.
CAUTION

For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops, a
child must be properly restrained,
using a seat belt or child restraint
system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an acci-
dent, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle's interior.
Child restraintÐ
ÐChild restraint precautions

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Engine Control for 3MZ-FE
The engine control system utilizes a microcomputer and maintains overall control of the engine, transmission etc. An outline
of the engine control is given here.
1. Input Signals
(1) Engine coolant temp. signal circuit
The engine coolant temp. sensor detects the engine coolant temp. and has a built-in thermistor with a resistance, which
varies according to the engine coolant temp. The engine coolant temp. which is input into TERMINAL THW of the
engine control module as a control signal.
(2) Intake air temp. signal circuit
The intake air temp. sensor is installed in the mass air flow meter and detects the intake air temp. which is input as a
control signal to TERMINAL THA of the engine control module.
(3) Vehicle speed signal circuit
The vehicle speed signal is input from the ABS speed sensor to skid control ECU with actuator, and are sent to the
engine control module through communication control.
(4) RPM signal circuit
Camshaft position is detected by the VVT sensors and its signal is input to TERMINALS VV1+ and VV2+ of the engine
control module as a control signal. Also, engine RPM is detected by the crankshaft position sensor and is input as a
control signal to TERMINAL NE+.
(5) Throttle position signal circuit
The throttle control motor and sensor detects the throttle valve opening angle as a control signal, which is input into
TERMINALS VTA1 and VTA2 of the engine control module.
(6) Battery signal circuit
Voltage is constantly applied to TERMINAL BATT of the engine control module. With the ignition SW turned on, the
voltage for engine control module start-up power supply is applied to TERMINALS +B and +B2 of the engine control
module via the EFI relay.
The current flowing through the IGN fuse flows to TERMINAL IGSW of the engine control module.
(7) Intake air volume signal circuit
Intake air volume is detected by the mass air flow meter and the signal is input to TERMINAL VG of the engine control
module as a control signal.
(8) Stop light SW signal circuit
The stop light SW is used to detect whether the vehicle is braking or not and the signal is input into TERMINAL STP of
the engine control module as a control signal.
(9) Starter signal circuit
To confirm whether the engine is cranking, the voltage is applied to the starter motor during cranking is detected and the
signal is input into TERMINAL STA of the engine control module as a control signal.
(10) Engine knock signal circuit
Engine knocking is detected by knock sensors and the signal is input into TERMINALS KNK1 and KNK2 as a control
signal.
(11) Air fuel ration signal circuit
The air fuel ration is detected and input as a control signal into TERMINALS A1A+ and A2A+ of the engine control
module.
(12) Oxygen sensor signal circuit
The oxygen density in the exhaust gases is detected and input as a control signal into TERMINALS OX1B and OX2B of
the engine control module.
To maintain stable detection performance by the heated oxygen sensor, a heater is used for warning the sensor. The
heater is also controlled by the engine control module (HT1B and HT2B).
(13) Fuel cut in a collision
The system receives the collision signal from airbag sensor assembly in the vehicle has a collision and stops the fuel
pump operation on the side of the engine control module.
System Outline

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The engine control system utilizes a microcomputer and maintains overall control of the engine, transmission etc. An outline
of the engine control is given here.
1. Input Signals
(1) Engine coolant temp. signal circuit
The engine coolant temp. sensor detects the engine coolant temp. and has a built-in thermistor with a resistance, which
varies according to the engine coolant temp.. The engine coolant temp. which is input into TERMINAL THW of the
engine control module as a control signal.
(2) Intake air temp. signal circuit
The intake air temp. sensor is installed in the mass air flow meter and detects the intake air temp. which is input as a
control signal to TERMINAL THA of the engine control module.
(3) Vehicle speed signal circuit
The vehicle speed signal is input from the ABS speed sensor to skid control ECU with actuator, and are sent to the
engine control module through communication control.
(4) RPM signal circuit
Camshaft position and crankshaft position are detected by the camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor.
Camshaft position is input as a control signal to TERMINAL G2+ of the engine control module, and engine RPM is input
into TERMINAL NE+.
(5) Throttle position signal circuit
The throttle position sensor detects the throttle valve opening angle as a control signal, which is input into TERMINALS
VTA1 and VTA2 of the engine control module.
(6) Battery signal circuit
Voltage is constantly applied to TERMINAL BATT of the engine control module. With the ignition SW turned on, the
voltage for engine control module start-up power supply is applied to TERMINALS +B and +B2 of the engine control
module via the EFI relay.
The current flowing through the IGN fuse flows to TERMINAL IGSW of the engine control module.
(7) Intake air volume signal circuit
Intake air volume is detected by the mass air flow meter and the signal is input to TERMINAL VG of the engine control
module as a control signal.
(8) Stop light SW signal circuit
The stop light SW is used to detect whether the vehicle is braking or not and the signal is input into TERMINAL STP of
the engine control module as a control signal.
(9) Starter signal circuit
To confirm whether the engine is cranking, the voltage is applied to the starter motor during cranking is detected and the
signal is input into TERMINAL STA of the engine control module as a control signal.
(10) Engine knock signal circuit
Engine knocking is detected by knock sensor and the signal is input into TERMINAL KNK1 as a control signal.
(11) Air fuel ratio signal system
The air fuel ratio is detected and input as a control signal into TERMINAL A1A+ of the engine control module.
(12) Oxygen sensor signal circuit
The oxygen density in the exhaust gases is detected and input as a control signal into TERMINAL OX1B of the engine
control module. To maintain stable detection performance by the heated oxygen sensor, a heater is used for warning the
sensor. The heater is also controlled by engine control module (O1B-).
(13) Fuel cut in a collision
The system receives the collision signal from center airbag sensor assembly in the vehicle has a collision and stops the
fuel pump operation on the side of the engine control module.
System Outline