2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning 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 actions 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.

5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 173, 177) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 175,
178), confirm the fo llowing points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 173, 177)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 1 1 5 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 541)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 536)

536 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 541)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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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 the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
Gap
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
DENSO, SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

566 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbsB: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: HB2 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
60/55 C
Front turn signal lights 21 B
Parking/front side marker lights 5B
Front fog lights* 55 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 D
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights 
21/5 D
License plate lights 5D
Outer foot lights* 5D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Personal/interior lights (front) 5D
Personal/interior lights (center)* 5D
Interior light 8D
Door courtesy lights 5D

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 5 4 )
Wireless remote control On Off
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock
function to be activated
if door is not opened
after being unlocked On Off
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off
Door lock buzzer On Off
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off
Panic function On Off
Glass hatch opening
operation Push and holdPush twice
One short push
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 203) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 203) Daytime running light
system (U.S.A. only)
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

584 6-2. Customization
Alarm sys-
tem
(
P. 122)Time elapsed before
the alarm is set
14 seconds 30 seconds
Multi-infor-
mation dis-
play
( P. 194) Language selection English French
Spanish
Chinese
Illumination
(
P. 372) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch is turned
OFF On Off
Outer foot lights On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting