2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ignition

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges and meters illuminate when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Odometer/trip meter switching and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 573)
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(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1, 2*1*1*1*1
*1*1, 2*1*1*1, 2*1, 2
*4*5*3*1*6

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
*4: Vehicles without a navigation system
*5: Vehicles with a navigation system
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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■System check display
Vehicles without smart key system
After the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, “SYSTEM CHECK” is
displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check is
complete, the normal screen will return.
Vehicles with smart key system
After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode,
“SYSTEM CHECK” is displayed while system operation is checked. When
the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small bright spots or dots may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a
particular characteristic of liquid crystal displays and does not indicate a mal-
function. No action is required.
■ Outside temperature display
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]), the
correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take
longer than normal to change.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Setting of language selection can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 648)
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2
When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Ty p e AThe headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.)
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and daytime
running lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime run-
ning lights turn off.

204 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Ty p e BThe headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.)
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate and daytime
running lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime run-
ning lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Ty p e C
Vehicles with day-
time running light
system: The daytime
running lights turn
on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.)
(if equipped)

207
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON
mode.)
(if equipped)