2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function (vehic les with smart key system) or
wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control door lock function or entry function
(vehicles with smart key system).
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Vehicles without a Display Audio system or navigation system
Close the doors, glass hatch
and hood, and lock all the
doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

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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*
1
■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”*
5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Flashing*
2
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
■
Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*
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.
*
2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*
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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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When drivingInstrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is
turned on, the brightness will
be reduced slightly unless the
control dial is turned fully up.
Odometer/Trip meterOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehi cle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to
record and display different distances independently.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 610)