2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning light

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-information display)
■Warning buzzer
A buzzer may sound when a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.
■ If the warning message is shown again after its correction
procedure has been performed
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions or incorrectly performe d operations. When a message is
shown, perform corrections as indicated in the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate
that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information
display.
Multi-information display
Warning message
Correction procedure

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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare
tire. (→P. 562)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pr essure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with compact spare tire)
Install the spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warnin g system must be reset. ( →P. 455)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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
STEP5

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVM Gross Vehicle Mass I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................... 256, 263, 271, 274
ABS........................................... 218
Active head restraints............... 80
Air conditioning filter .............. 469
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 469
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 263
Front manual air conditioning system................................ 256
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........... 274
Rear manual air conditioning
system................................ 271
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 131
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 135
Airbag warning light .............. 511
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 135
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 140
General airbag precautions ........................ 135
Locations of airbags ............. 128
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 139
Proper driving posture ....................... 126, 135
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Side airbag precautions........ 135
SRS airbags ......................... 128 Alarm .........................................122
Antenna.....................................287
Anti-lock brake system............218
Armrest .....................................398
Audio input ...............................307
Audio system
A/V input adapter ..................333
Antenna .................................287
Audio input ............................307
Audio visual input ..................333
AUX adapter..........................307
CD player/changer ................290
DVD player ............................318
MP3/WMA disc......................297
Optimal use ...........................304
Portable music player............307
Radio .....................................284
Rear seat entertainment system ................................311
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................309
Type ......................................281
Audio visual input ....................333
Automatic light control system ....................................203
Automatic transmission ..........180
AUX adapter .............................307
Auxiliary box ........................... 384
A/V input adapter .....................333A

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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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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

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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