2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering wheel

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
ning) position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine
off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

566 5-1. Essential information
Installing a towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
STEP1
STEP2

582 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.

616 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the engine by press-
ing and holding the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
STEP4
STEP5

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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Alphabetical index
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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Service reminder indicators .............................. 188
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 602
Shift lock system ..................... 602
Shopping bag hooks ............... 465
Side airbags.............................. 124
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 553
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage ................................. 632
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............98
Side table .................................. 450
Smart key system Entry function ..........................35
Starting the engine ................171
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 630
Storage location .................... 586
Spark plug ................................ 627
Specifications........................... 618
Speech command switch ........ 378
Speedometer ............................ 186
Steering
Column lock release...... 173, 176 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 94
Audio switches ...................... 351
Climate remote control switches .............................. 298
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 553
Wattage................................. 632
Storage feature ........................ 439
Storage precautions ................ 245
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 613
Sun visors ................................ 452
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 562
Engine switch ................ 171, 175
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ................ 562
Ignition switch ............... 171, 175
Light switches ....................... 203
Power door lock switch ........... 55
Power window switch ............ 101
SNOW switch ........................ 179
Window lock switch ............... 101
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 212, 216

680 Alphabetical index
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