2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti
re maintenance, an d it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-infor mation display)
■Warning buzzer
A buzzer may sound when a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.
The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions or incorrectly performe d operations. When a message is
shown, perform corrections as indicated in the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate
that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information
display.
Multi-information display
Warning message
Correction procedure

608 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door must be initialized ( P. 6 4 )
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( P. 523)
● Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or
replacing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is
activated. ( P. 119)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP5

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 274, 281, 289, 292
A/V input port ........................... 428
ABS ........................................... 227
Active head restraints ...............75
Air conditioning filter............... 536
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 536
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 281
Front manual air
conditioning system ............ 274
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 292
Rear manual air conditioning system ............ 289
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 127
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 131
Airbag warning light............... 574
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 127
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 131
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 136
General airbag
precautions ......................... 131
Locations of airbags .............. 124
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 135
Proper driving posture ........................ 122, 131
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 127
Side airbag precautions ........ 131
SRS airbags .......................... 124 Alarm......................................... 117
Antenna ............................ 311, 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 227
Armrest ..................................... 462
Assist grips .............................. 463
Audio input ............................... 349
Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 428
Antenna......................... 311, 354
Audio input ............................ 349
AUX port ............................... 349
CD player/changer ................ 314
iPod ....................................... 330
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 322
Optimal use ........................... 345
Portable music player ........... 349
Radio..................................... 307
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 406
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 351
Type ...................................... 299
USB memory......................... 337
Automatic light control system .................................... 203
Automatic transmission .......... 178
AUX port ................................... 349
Auxiliary box ........................... 448A

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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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Electric power steering........... 227
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 604
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 562
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 584
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 604
If the engine will not start...... 600
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 602
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 606
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 573
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............ 586
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 603
If you think something is wrong ................................. 571
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 564
If your vehicle overheats ...... 610 Engine
Compartment ........................505
Engine switch ................171, 175
Hood......................................499
How to start the
engine .........................171, 175
Identification number .............619
If the engine will not start ......600
Ignition switch................171, 175
Overheating...........................610
Engine compartment cover.....507
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................626
Checking ...............................512
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................622
Checking ...............................508
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................227
Enhanced VSC .........................227
EPS ............................................227
Event data recorder ...................26E

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Tachometer .............................. 186
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage ................................ 632
Talk switch ............................... 378
Telephone switch .................... 378
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system... 113
Theft prevention labels ........... 121
Tire inflation pressure ............ 530
Tire information Glossary ............................... 642
Size ...................................... 639
Tire identification number ..... 638
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 640
Tires Chains .................................. 248
Checking .............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 586
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Information ........................... 636
Replacing ............................. 586
Rotating tires ........................ 521
Size ...................................... 630
Snow tires............................. 248
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 521, 576 Tools .........................................586
Total load capacity...................247
Towing
Dinghy towing........................270
Emergency towing.................565
Trailer towing.........................252
Traction control........................227
TRAC .........................................227
Trip information .......................193
Trip meter .................................186
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............553
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................632
Valet key .....................................32
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................453
Wattage .................................632
Vanity mirrors...........................453
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ...................................619
Vehicle stability control...........227
VSC............................................227T
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 573
Open door ............................. 576
Seat belt reminder ................. 576
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 574
Brake assist system .............. 574
Brake system ........................ 573
Charging system .... ............... 574
Electric power steering system ................................ 574
Electronic engine control system ................................ 574
Engine oil pressure ............... 574
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 574
Master warning light .............. 576
Open door ............................. 576
Pretensioners ........................ 574
Seat belt reminder light ......... 576
SRS airbags .......................... 574
Tire pressure warning light .... 576 Warning messages .................. 584
Washer
Checking ............................... 520
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 248
Switch ........................... 212, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 482
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 242
Load limits ............................. 247
Weight ................................... 618
Wheels ...................................... 533
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 295
Washer.......................... 212, 216
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 297
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 539
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 322W