2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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A/C ..................... 268, 275, 283, 286
ABS ........................................... 223
Active head restraints ...............75
Air conditioning filter............... 493
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 493
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 275
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 268
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 286
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............ 283
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 126
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 130
Airbag warning light............... 529
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 126
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 130
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
General airbag precautions ......................... 130
Locations of airbags .............. 123
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 134
Proper driving posture ........................ 121, 130
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 126
Side airbag precautions ........ 130
SRS airbags .......................... 123 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 301, 344
Anti-lock brake system ........... 223
Armrest ..................................... 422
Audio input ............................... 339
Audio system
Antenna......................... 301, 344
Audio input ............................ 339
AUX port ............................... 339
CD player/changer ................ 304
iPod ....................................... 320
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 312
Optimal use ........................... 335
Portable music player ........... 339
Radio..................................... 297
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 341
Type ...................................... 293
USB memory......................... 327
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
Automatic transmission .......... 177
AUX port ................................... 339
Auxiliary box ........................... 408A

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Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Back door Back door ............................... 60
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 48
Battery
Checking .............................. 473
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 560
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 243
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 367
Bluetooth® phone ................... 363
Bottle holder ............................ 407
Brake assist ............................. 223
Brakes Fluid...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 183
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 186 Care
Exterior ..................................440
Interior ...................................443
Seat belts ..............................444
Cargo capacity .........................242
Cargo hooks .............................424
CD changer ...............................304
CD player ..................................304
Chains .......................................243
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....147
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................147
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........147
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ........................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...............................149
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................130
Battery precautions .......475, 563
Child restraint system............142
Child-protectors .......................56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................91
Installing child restraints ........147
Moon roof precautions ..........107
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...103
Removed key battery precautions .........................498
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................93
Seat belt precautions ..............91
Seat heater precautions ........421
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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

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Electric power steering........... 223
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 558
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 518
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 539
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If the engine will not start...... 554
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 556
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 560
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 528
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 528
If you have a flat tire ............ 540
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
If you think something is wrong ................................. 526
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 519
If your vehicle overheats ...... 564 Engine
Compartment ........................463
Engine switch ................170, 174
Hood......................................457
How to start the
engine .........................170, 174
Identification number .............573
If the engine will not start ......554
Ignition switch................170, 174
Overheating...........................564
Engine compartment cover.....465
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................580
Checking ...............................469
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................185
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................576
Checking ...............................466
Preparing and checking before winter .......................243
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................223
Enhanced VSC .........................223
EPS ............................................223
Event data recorder ...................26E

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Floor mat................................... 423
FluidBrake ..................................... 472
Washer .................................. 477
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front automatic air conditioning system.............. 275
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front manual air conditioning system.............. 268
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 135
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 531
Front seats Adjustment ..............................74
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 586
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage ................................. 586
Fuel Capacity ................................ 575
Fuel gauge ............................ 185
Fuel pump shut off system .... 527
Gas station information ......... 636
Information ............................ 587
Refueling ............................... 109
Type ...................................... 575
Fuel door................................... 109
Fuel filler door .......................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 527
Fuses......................................... 499 Garage door opener ................ 429
Gas station information .......... 636
Gauges...................................... 185
Glove box ................................. 400
Grocery bag hooks .................. 424
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 363
Hazard lights switch ................ 518
Head restraints Active head restraints ............. 75
Adjusting ................................ 85
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 586
Heaters Seat heaters.......................... 420
Side mirror ............................ 289
Hood.......................................... 457
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 424
Shopping bag ........................ 424
Horn .......................................... 184
I/M test ...................................... 452
Identification Engine ................................... 573
Vehicle .................................. 573
Ignition switch.................. 170, 174
Illuminated entry system......... 396
Indicator lights ......................... 187
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 606
Inside rear view mirror .............. 95
Instrument panel light control .................................... 186
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 396
Switch ........................... 397, 398
Wattage................................. 586FG
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 459
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 540
Jack handle.............................. 540
Keyless entry ............................. 48
Keys Electronic key ......................... 32
Engine switch ............... 170, 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
Ignition switch ............... 170, 174
Key number ............................ 32
Keyless entry .......................... 48
Keys ....................................... 32
Mechanical key....................... 32
Wireless remote control key ....................................... 48
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 396
Emergency flasher switch .... 518
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 518
Headlight switch ................... 200
Interior light switch........ 397, 398
Outer foot lights .................... 396
Personal light switch............. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Vanity lights .......................... 413
Wattage ................................ 586
Load capacity .......................... 242 Lock steering column ......172, 175
Luggage cover .........................425
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................453
General maintenance ............449
Maintenance data..................572
Maintenance requirements....446
Maintenance data .....................447
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................186
Meters ...................................185
Mirrors Conversation mirror...............415
Inside rear view mirror.............95
Side mirror heaters................289
Side mirrors .............................98
Vanity mirrors ........................413
Moon roof .................................104
MP3 disc ...................................312
Multi-information display ....................................191
Noise from under vehicle ..........24
Odometer ..................................185
Off-road precautions ...............233
Oil Engine oil ..............................466
Opener
Back door ................................60
Fuel filler door .......................109
Glass hatch .............................70
Hood......................................457
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............98
Outside temperature display ....................................191
Overhead console ....................402
Overheating, Engine ................564J
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Parking brake ........................... 183
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 586
Personal/interior lights Switch.................................... 397
Wattage ................................. 586
Power outlet ............................. 416
Power windows ........................ 101
Radiator .................................... 471
Radio ......................................... 297
Rear automatic air conditioning system.............. 286
Rear manual air conditioning
system .................................... 283
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................77
Folding down second
seatback ...............................78
Folding down third
seatback ...............................80
Removing the second center seat ............................81
Stowing the second center seat ............................81
Rear seat entertainment
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Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage ................................. 586
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 435
Rear view monitor system ...... 219
Rear window defogger ............ 289
Rear window wiper .................. 212 Replacing
Fuses .................................... 499
Key battery ............................ 496
Light bulbs............................. 510
Tires ...................................... 540
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 608
Roof luggage carrier................ 241
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 88
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 89
Child restraint system installation........................... 147
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 444
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 89
How to wear your seat belt ..... 88
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 91
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 90
Reminder light ....................... 531
Seat belt extenders ................. 91
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 89
Seat heaters ............................. 420
Seating capacity ...................... 242
Seats Adjustment ........................ 74, 77
Adjustment precaution ...... 76, 84
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 147
Cleaning ................................ 443
Head restraint ......................... 85
Properly sitting in the seat..... 121
Seat heaters.......................... 420P
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