2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID power steering

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low A buzzer also sounds.
 When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The
battery cannot be charged with the shift
lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be used because the vehicle
speed is lower than approximately 32 mph (50
km/h)
Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or
higher.
Indicates that the hybrid system was stopped
while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force
than usual.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof is not fully closed (with the power switch off,
and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof.
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door with the
electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 428)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the power switch being
pressed.
Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart key system
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5508-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

585What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 229)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 232)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 149)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 232)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 514)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 516)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 512)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 232)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be tu rned after the hybrid system
is stopped

592Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Daytime running light system .................................... 245
Deck board ............................... 350
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 328
Rear window ......................... 328
Windshield ............................ 328
Dimensions .............................. 528
Dinghy towing .......................... 228
Display Drive information........... 107, 113
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 269
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 284
Multi-information display ........................ 107, 111
Warning message ................. 466
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 394
Door lock Doors .................................... 128
Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote control ........ 129
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 131
Back door.............................. 134
Door lock............................... 128
Door windows ....................... 179
Open door warning buzzer ... 129
Open door warning
light ............................. 459, 468
Outside rear view mirrors...... 177
Rear door child-protector ...... 131
Side doors............................. 128 Driving ...................................... 194
Break-in tips.......................... 195
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 314
Procedures ........................... 194
Winter drive tips .................... 316
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 269
Eco drive mode........................ 238
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 81
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 292 Function ................................ 292
Warning light......................... 458
Electronic key .......................... 124 Battery-saving
function............................... 150
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 513
Replacing the battery............ 428
Emergency flashers ................ 450
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 457
If a warning light turns on ..... 457
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 466
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 513
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 510
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593Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 512
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you think something is wrong.................................. 456
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 525
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 452
If your vehicle overheats ....... 521
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 530 Accessory mode ................... 230
Compartment ........................ 399
Hood ..................................... 396
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 530
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 510
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 521
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 403
Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 400
Capacity................................ 532
Checking............................... 400
Oil pressure warning light ..... 457
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 474
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 291
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 292 Function ................................ 292
Warning light......................... 458
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 486
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Hybrid transmission .............. 535
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 326
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 339
Wattage ................................ 539
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
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597Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48D74U)
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 111
Audio system-linked.............. 111
Driving information ................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 269
Energy monitor ..................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 284
Navigation system-linked ...... 111
Settings display..................... 114
Switching the display ............ 112
Warning message ................. 466
Multi-information display
(with monochrome display) Driving information ................ 107
Settings display..................... 109
Warning message ................. 466
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 103
Oil Engine oil .............................. 532
Opener Back door.............................. 135
Fuel filler door ....................... 261
Glass hatch ........................... 144
Hood ..................................... 396
Outer foot lights....................... 339
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 177
Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 304
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 328 Outside temperature
display.................................... 353
Overheating, Hybrid system... 521
Panoramic moon roof ............. 187 Jam protection function ........ 189
Operation .............................. 187
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 243 Operation .............................. 243
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 472
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 472
Parking lights........................... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 297 Function ................................ 297
PCS OFF switch ................... 298
Warning light......................... 458
Personal lights......................... 340 Wattage ................................ 539
Power back door ..................... 134
Power control unit ..................... 85
Power control unit coolant ..... 403 Capacity................................ 534
Checking............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Power outlets ........................... 354
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 292 Warning light......................... 458
Power switch ........................... 229
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”