2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID key

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 32
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 46
Wireless remote control ....... 59
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 70
Glass hatch .......................... 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 83
Rear seats ............................ 86
Head restraints ..................... 94
Seat belts ............................. 97
Steering wheel ................... 104
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 105
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 108
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 110
Moon roof ........................... 113 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 123
Alarm .................................. 126
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 131
SRS airbags ....................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 145
Child restraint systems ....... 151
Installing child restraints ..... 155
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Power (ignition) switch........ 179
Engine (ignition) switch....... 184
EV-Drive Mode ................... 188
Transmission ...................... 190
Turn signal lever ................. 193
Parking brake ..................... 194
Horn .................................... 195
1Before driving
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 445
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 448
General maintenance.......... 450
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 453
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 454
Hood ................................... 458
Positioning a floor jack ........ 460
Engine compartment ........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 473
Tires .................................... 477
Tire inflation pressure ......... 485
Wheels ................................ 488
Air conditioning filter............ 491
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 494
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 497
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency 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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 230
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 104
Glove box P. 405
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
 P. 72
Parking brake pedal P. 194
Hood release lever P. 458
Auxiliary box P. 413
Multi-information
display
P. 203
Fuel filler door opener P. 118
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 219
P. 213
P. 193
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 221
P. 224
Gauges and
meters
P. 196
Floor mat P. 427
Horn P. 195
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart key system)
P. 179

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Talk switch* P. 373
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches P. 349
Climate remote control switches  P. 303
Cruise control switch
P. 226Telephone switch* P. 373
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
P. 184
“DISP” switch P. 203

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.
■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of your Toyota
dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, they may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 32
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 46
Wireless remote control ..... 59
Side doors .......................... 65
Back door ........................... 70
Glass hatch ........................ 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 83
Rear seats.......................... 86
Head restraints................... 94
Seat belts ........................... 97
Steering wheel ................. 104
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ..................... 105
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 108 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 110
Moon roof ......................... 113
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 123
Alarm................................ 126
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 131
SRS airbags ..................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 145
Child restraint systems..... 151
Installing child restraints ........................ 155

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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (P. 556)
The following keys are provid ed with the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with smart key system Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 46)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
( P. 59)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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1-2. Key information
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Before driving
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When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 405)
Vehicles without smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use
and provide the attendant with the valet key.
Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 555)
■ When riding in an aircraft (vehicles with smart key system)
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not
press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you
are carrying a electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not
likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the a\
ircraft.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the electronic key.