2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID turn signal

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
2When driving

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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219
Parking, side marker and frontturn signal lights
P. 213
Windshield wipers P. 221
Moon roof  P. 113
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 108Headlights (low beam) P. 213
Headlights (high beam) and daytime
running lights
 P. 213, 217
Hood P. 458

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 477
P. 539
P. 581
P. 587
: If equipped
Side doors P. 65
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 213
Rear window
wiper
P. 224
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 300
P. 79
License plate lights P. 213
Rear turn signal lights P. 193
Back door P. 70
Fuel filler door P. 118

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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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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 556)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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STEP2

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 196
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 198
Multi-information display............................ 203
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 213
Fog light switch ................ 219
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 224 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 226
Rear view monitor system ........................... 230
Driving assist systems ..... 234
Hill-start assist control ...... 239
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 241
Cargo and luggage .......... 246
Vehicle load limits ............ 250
Winter driving tips ............ 251
Trailer towing ................... 255
Dinghy towing .................. 274

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Center panel (vehicles with navigation system)
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 193)Headlight indicator
( P. 213)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 216)Tail light indicator
(P. 213)
Slip indicator
(P. 235)Front fog light indicator
( P. 219)
VSC off indicator
(P. 235)“TRAC OFF” indicator
( P. 235)
Shift position indicators ( P. 190)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 145)
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