2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER power steering

570 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP4
STEP5

596 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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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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Alphabetical index
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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Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 187
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 177
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 556
Shift lock system..................... 556
Shopping bag hooks............... 424
Side airbags ............................. 123
Side marker lights Replacing ............................. 510
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 586
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 98
Side table ................................. 410
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 35
Starting the engine ............... 170
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 584
Storage location ................... 540
Spark plug................................ 581
Specifications .......................... 572
Speech command switch ....... 368
Speedometer ........................... 185
Steering
Column lock release ..... 172, 175
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 94
Audio switches ..................... 341
Climate remote control switches ............................. 292
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Storage feature ........................ 399
Storage precautions ............... 240
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567 Sun visors.................................412
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .....518
Engine switch ................170, 174
Fog light switch .....................206
Hazard light switch ................518
Ignition switch................170, 174
Light switches........................200
Power door lock switch ...........55
Power window switch ............ 101
SNOW switch ........................178
Window lock switch ...............101
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 208, 212
Tachometer...............................185
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .............510
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................586
Talk switch................................368
Telephone switch .....................368
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................116
Engine immobilizer system ... 113
Theft prevention labels............120
Tire inflation pressure .............487
Tire information Glossary ................................596
Size .......................................593
Tire identification number ......592
Uniform tire quality grading ................................594
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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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What to do if...
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 2 9P. 529
P. 5 2 9
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Electric power steering
warning lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Slip indicator
light
A warning message is
displayedP. 539If a warning message is displayed