2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning lights

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*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to IGNITI ON ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer for details.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 510)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( →P. 180)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (→P. 140)
Enhanced VSC off indi-
cator
(→P. 220)Cruise control indicator
( →P. 211)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm indicator
(→P. 115, 122)“TRAC OFF” indicator
( →P. 219)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
*4: Vehicles without navigation system
*5: Vehicles with navigation system

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
11 RR FOG
7.5 A No circuit
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 AParking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
16 PANEL 7.5 AGlove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, clock, power
door lock system, seat heaters,
rear seat entertainment system,
enhanced vehicle stability control
system, instrument panel light con-
trol dial, electronic controlled trans-
mission switch, automatic
transmission, downhill assist con-
trol system, steering switches
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electronic power steering,
automatic transmission
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following action s if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharge
●The power back door must be initialized ( →P. 75)
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( →P. 455)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have th e vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 135
Battery precautions ...... 450, 544
Child restraint system ........... 146
Child-protectors ...................... 68
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 97
Installing child restraints ....... 151
Moon roof precautions.......... 110
Power window lock switch .... 106
Power window precautions... 107
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 474
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 99
Seat belt precautions.............. 97
Seat heater precautions ....... 397
Child-protectors ........................ 68
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 416
Interior .................................. 419
Seat belts ............................. 420
Clock ................................ 194, 390
Compass .................................. 411
Condenser ............................... 447
Console box............................. 377
Conversation mirror................ 391
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 545
Cruise control .......................... 211
Cup holders ............................. 379
Curtain shield airbags ............ 128
Customizable features ............ 582 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger Rear window .........................277
Side mirrors ...........................277
Dimension.................................552
Dinghy towing ..........................252
Display Trip information .....................194
Warning message .................521
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....428
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............372
Wattage .................................566
Doors Door glasses .........................106
Door lock .....................33, 54, 66
Side mirrors ...........................103
Downhill assist control system ....................................225
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................513
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................165
Correct posture .....................126
Procedures ............................164
Winter driving tips..................238
DVD player ................................318D

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage ................................ 566
Talk switch ............................... 347
Telephone switch .................... 347
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 122
Engine immobilizer system... 115
Theft prevention labels ........... 125
Tire inflation pressure ............ 463
Tire information Glossary ............................... 576
Size ...................................... 573
Tire identification number ..... 572
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 574 Tires
Chains ...................................238
Checking ...............................453
If you have a flat tire ..............522
Inflation pressure...................463
Information ............................570
Replacing ..............................522
Rotating tires .........................453
Size .......................................562
Snow tires .............................238
Tire pressure warning
system ........................453, 513
Tools .........................................522
Total load capacity...................237
Towing Dinghy towing........................252
Emergency towing.................500
Trailer towing.........................242
Traction control........................218
TRAC .........................................218
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............486
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................566T

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Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 389
Wattage ................................. 566
Vanity mirrors........................... 389
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 553
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 510
Open door ............................. 513
Seat belt reminder ................. 513
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 511
Brake assist system .............. 511
Brake system ........................ 510
Charging system .... ............... 511
Electric power steering system ................................ 511
Electronic engine control system ................................ 511
Engine oil pressure ............... 511
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 511
Master warning light .............. 513
Open door ............................. 513
Pretensioners ........................ 511
Seat belt reminder light ......... 513
SRS airbags .......................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .... 513
Warning messages .................. 521 Washer
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 238
Switch ........................... 208, 210
Washing and waxing ............... 416
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 233
Load limits ............................. 237
Weight ................................... 552
Wheels ...................................... 467
Window glasses ...................... 106
Window lock switch................. 106
Windows
Power windows ..................... 106
Rear window defogger .......... 277
Washer.......................... 208, 210
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 279
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 472
Wireless remote control key.... 54
WMA disc.................................. 297V
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