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Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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2324-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 555)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2984-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline or slippery slope
◆Downhill assist control system (AWD models)
P. 3 0 4
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.

2994-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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◆Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli-
able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,
rain, etc.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
P. 3 0 6

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6Interior features
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 422
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 428
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 435
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 438
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 441
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 444
• Interior lights ................. 444
• Personal lights .............. 445
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 446
• Glove box...................... 447
• Console box .................. 447
• Bottle holders ................ 448
• Cup holders .................. 449
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 451
• Open tray ...................... 452
Luggage compartment features ........................... 453 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 455
• Sun visors ..................... 455
• Vanity mirrors................ 455
• Conversation mirror ...... 456
• Clock ............................. 457
• Outside temperature display........................... 458
• Power outlets ................ 459
• Rear sunshades............ 462
• Armrest ......................... 463
• Coat hooks.................... 464
• Assist grips ................... 464
• Side table ...................... 465
Garage door opener.......... 466
Safety Connect ................. 473
Compass ........................... 479

4526-3. Using the storage features
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■Cable pass through
The open tray is provided with a hole that allows cables to be passed through
the tray from the USB/AUX port or power outlet.
Open tray
Remove the cover.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the open tray
Observe the following precautions when putting items in the open tray. Fail-
ure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
● Do not stack items in the tray higher than the tray’s edge.
● Do not put items in the tray that may protrude over the tray’s edge.

5568-1. Essential information
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
WARNING
■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.

5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Pre-collision system warning light*3, 4
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 306)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. ( P. 307)
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled. ( P. 301)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. ( P. 583)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system
*4
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions