2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID key

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■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use a CR2032 (vehicles without sm art key system) or CR1632 (vehicles
with smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “POWER” switch
OFF.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A) Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B) Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
20 ST
10 A Starting system
21 IG2 30 A INJ, GAUGE NO.2, IGN
22 STRG LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
23 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
24 ABS MAIN
NO.3 15 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
25 AMP 15 A Audio system
26 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
27 CAPACITER 15 A Brake system
28 G/H 10 AGlass hatch, multiplex communica-
tion system, outer foot lights
29 CRT 10 ARear seat entertainment system,
audio system
30 ETCS 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
31 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
32 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 A Air conditioning system
33 HV MAIN 10 A Hybrid system
34 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters, door
courtesy lights, engine switch light
35 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Steering sensor, gauges and
meters, main body ECU, wireless
remote control, smart key system,
power back door, on-board diagno-
sis system, multi-information dis-
play
36 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, smart key system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■Luggage compartment
25 IGN 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system,
smart key system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, hybrid system, electronically
controlled brake system
26 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, rear view
monitor system
27 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Outside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, smart key system, multi-
plex communication system
28 ACC SOCK
NO.1 15 A Power outlet
29 ACC SOCK
NO.2 15 A Power outlet
30 RADIO NO.2 7.5 A Audio system, rear seat entertain-
ment system, interior lights, per-
sonal lights
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 DC/DC-S 7.5 A Hybrid system
2 MAIN 180 A All electrical components
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 521
If you think something is wrong ......................... 527 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 528
If a warning message is displayed........................ 538
If you have a flat tire......... 539
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 554
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ...................... 555
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 556
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................... 558
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 562
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 567

522 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to “ACC” (hybrid system off) or “ON” (hybrid
system operating) position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
mode or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders sound to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. These
buzzers sound for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Vehicles without navigation system
*4: Vehicles with navigation system
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the hybrid sys-
tem off and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the hybrid
system off and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage room.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.