2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER cruise control

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■
To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instabilit y from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.

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When trouble arises
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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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

672 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors .........................56
CleaningExterior .................................. 482
Interior ................................... 485
Seat belts .............................. 486
Clock ................................. 193, 454
Compass ................................... 476
Condenser ................................ 514
Console box ............................. 441
Conversation mirror ................455
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 610
Cruise control........................... 219
Cup holders .............................. 443
Curtain shield airbags ............. 124
Customizable features............. 648 Daytime running light
system .................................... 208
Defogger Rear window ......................... 295
Side mirrors........................... 295
Dimension ................................ 618
Dinghy towing .......................... 270
Display Trip information ..................... 193
Warning message ................. 584
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 495
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 436
Wattage................................. 632
Doors Door lock ..................... 35, 48, 54
Door windows ....................... 101
Side mirrors............................. 98
Downhill assist control system .................................... 234
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 576
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 248D

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What to do if...
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*: 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. 584If a warning message is displayed