2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

560 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■High mounted stoplight and outer foot lights
If the high mounted stoplight or outer foot light has burnt out, have
it replaced by your Toyota dealer.
■Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 562
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 564
If you think something is wrong ............................. 571
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 572 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 573
If a warning message is displayed........................ 584
If you have a flat tire......... 586
If the engine will not start ................................ 600
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 602
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ...................... 603
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 604
If the battery is discharged ..................... 606
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 610
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 615

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without a Display Audio system or navigation system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with a Display Audio system Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with a navigation system Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns 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]).
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(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.

574 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warn ing light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system (4WD models).
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank low or empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
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576 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
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Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.2 gal. (8.3
L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
*3
*4
(On the center
panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warning
light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and shift the shift
lever to P.
If the light does not go off,
contact your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Low washer fluid warning
light (vehicles without
multi-information display)
Low level of washer fluid Fill the tank.
(U.S.A.) Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.*
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Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the maintenance
data has been reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the mainte-
nance is performed.
(
P. 489)
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