2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning lights

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 528)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( P. 177)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 135)
Enhanced VSC off indi-
cator
(P. 225)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 215)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/
alarm indicator
(P. 113, 116)“TRAC OFF” indicator
( P. 224)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1
*1
*1
*1*1*1*1, 2*1*1*1*1
*1*1, 2*1*1*1, 2*1, 2
*4*5*3*1*6

190 2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
*4: Vehicles without navigation system
*5: Vehicles with navigation system
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
9 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power windows
10 AM1 7.5 A Starting system 11 P/SEAT (PS) 30 A Power seat
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 20 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 A Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, fog lights, trailer lights
16 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, instrument panel
lights, switch illumination
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electric power steering, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift
lock system, tire pressure warning
system
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield and rear window
washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
FuseAmpereCircuit

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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.

562 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 discharged
●The power back door must be initialized ( P. 6 4 )
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( P. 480)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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

626 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors .........................56
CleaningExterior .................................. 440
Interior ................................... 443
Seat belts .............................. 444
Clock ................................. 191, 414
Compass ................................... 435
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 401
Conversation mirror ................415
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 564
Cruise control........................... 215
Cup holders .............................. 403
Curtain shield airbags ............. 123
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 204
Defogger Rear window ......................... 289
Side mirrors........................... 289
Dimension ................................ 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 265
Display Trip information ..................... 191
Warning message ................. 539
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 453
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 396
Wattage................................. 586
Doors Door lock ..................... 35, 48, 54
Door windows ....................... 101
Side mirrors............................. 98
Downhill assist control system .................................... 230
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 531
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 121
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 243D

632 Alphabetical index
TiresChains ................................... 243
Checking ............................... 478
If you have a flat tire .............. 540
Inflation pressure................... 487
Information ............................ 590
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires ......................... 478
Size ....................................... 584
Snow tires ............................. 243
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 478, 531
Tools ......................................... 540
Total load capacity................... 242
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 265
Emergency towing................. 520
Trailer towing......................... 247
Traction control........................ 223
TRAC ......................................... 223
Trip information ....................... 191
Trip meter ................................. 185
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 182
Wattage ................................. 586
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 413
Wattage ................................. 586
Vanity mirrors........................... 413
Vehicle identification number ................................... 573
Vehicle stability control........... 223
VSC............................................ 223
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 528
Open door ............................. 531
Seat belt reminder ................. 531 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 529
Brake assist system .............. 529
Brake system ........................ 528
Charging system .... ............... 529
Electric power steering system ................................ 529
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 529
Engine oil pressure ............... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 529
Master warning light .............. 531
Open door ............................. 531
Pretensioners ........................ 529
Seat belt reminder light ......... 531
SRS airbags .......................... 529
Tire pressure warning light.... 531
Warning messages .................. 539
Washer Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 243
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 440
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 238
Load limits ............................. 242
Weight ................................... 572
Wheels ...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows
Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.......................... 208, 212
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 291
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 496
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 312
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634 What to do if...
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 528If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 8P. 531
P. 5 2 9
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 3 1
Brake system warning
lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaster warning light
Maintenance Required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning light