2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning lights

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 188
Multi-information display ..... 193
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 210
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 216
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Driving assist systems ........ 227
Hill-start assist control ......... 232
Downhill assist control system .............................. 234
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 237
Cargo and luggage ............. 242
Vehicle load limits ............... 247
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 252
Dinghy towing ..................... 270 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 274
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 281
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 289
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 292
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 295
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 297
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 298
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 299
Using the radio ................... 307
Using the CD player ........... 314
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 322
Operating an iPod .............. 330
Operating a USB memory ............................ 337
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 345
Using the AUX port............. 349
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 351
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 354
3Interior features

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 573)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 584)

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Door sensors
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)

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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls ai rbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This inform ation includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the air bags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbag s with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, door sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system
(ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 574)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The windshield may crack.

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant
classification system
■ Adult*
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■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light
Flashing*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen- ger side
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”*
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Flashing*
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
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2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder
light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 175
Automatic transmission .... 178
Turn signal lever .............. 183
Parking brake ................... 184
Horn ................................. 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 186
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 188
Multi-information display............................ 193
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 203
Fog light switch ................ 210
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 216 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 219
Rear view monitor system ........................... 223
Driving assist systems ..... 227
Hill-start assist control ...... 232
Downhill assist control system ........................... 234
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 237
Cargo and luggage .......... 242
Vehicle load limits ............ 247
Winter driving tips ............ 248
Trailer towing ................... 252
Dinghy towing .................. 270

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (vehicles without a Display Audio system or navi-
gation system)