2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER remote start

When trouble arises5
497
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 499
If you think something is wrong ......................... 506
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 507
Event data recorder ......... 508 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) .......................... 521
If you have a flat tire......... 522
If the engine will not start ................................ 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter .......... 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 539
If the battery is discharged ..................... 541
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 548

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors, and mechanical key linked functions
Using the mechanical key (→P. 31)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
If any of the doors is opened and
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec-
tronic key.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (→P. 38) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
STEP1
STEP2

596 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 218
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 539
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 498
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is
inoperative ............................74
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 539
If the engine will not start ...... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 537
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
If the warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 510
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 510
If the warning message is displayed............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 538
If you think something is wrong .................................. 506
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 499
If your vehicle overheats ....... 545 Engine
Compartment ........................ 437
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 432
How to start the
engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 535
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 545
Engine compartment cover .... 439
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 558
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 115
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 556
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 443
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 218
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
EPS............................................ 218
Event data recorder ................. 508E

602 Alphabetical index
Service reminder indicators .............................. 190
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 537
Shift lock system ..................... 537
Shopping bag hooks ............... 400
Side airbags.............................. 128
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 486
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage ................................. 566
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 103
Side table .................................. 386
Smart key system Entry function ..........................33
Starting the engine ................173
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 562
Storage location .................... 522
Spark plug ................................ 559
Specifications........................... 552
Speech command switch ........ 347
Speedometer ............................ 188
Steering
Column lock release...... 175, 178 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 100
Audio switches ...................... 309
Climate remote control switches .............................. 280
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Wattage................................. 566
Storage feature ........................ 375
Storage precautions ................ 235
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 548
Sun visors ................................ 388
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 498
Engine switch ................ 174, 177
Fog light switch ..................... 207
Hazard light switch ................ 498
Ignition switch ............... 174, 177
Light switches ....................... 203
Power door lock switch ........... 67
Power window switch ............ 106
SNOW switch ........................ 181
Window lock switch ............... 106
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 208, 210

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 522If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 535If the engine will not start
P. 1 1 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 541If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 537If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 545If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 538If you lose your keys/ wireless
remote control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 541If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 6Side doors
P. 7 1Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 122Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 548If the vehicle becomes stuck