6188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Use the mechanical key (P. 1 1 6 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
( P. 180, 183)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
( P. 180, 183)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 150) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
1
2
3
4
6569-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
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 auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available 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
6679-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)■
Driving position memory* (
P. 164)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows and moon roof*( P. 178, 182)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows ( P. 178)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Selecting the door link-
ing driving position mem-
ory with door unlock
operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open
only)
OffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
One-touch close opera-
tion using the power win-
dow switches on the
front passenger door
and each rear door
OnOff——O
One-touch front passen-
ger window or rear side
window close operation
using the power window
switch on the driver’s
door
OnOff——O
123
690What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 617)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 617)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 226)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 231)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 179)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
696Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Care................................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Cargo hooks............................. 453
CD player .................................. 356
Chains....................................... 325
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 135
Battery precautions....... 512, 625
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 144
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 185
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 181
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 534
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 441
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697Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
Child-protectors....................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Clock ......................................... 457
Coat hooks ............................... 464
Compass .................................. 479
Condenser................................ 509
Console box ............................. 447
Conversation mirror ................ 456
Cooling system ........................ 508 Engine overheating ............... 626
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 261
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 266
Cup holders.............................. 449
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 662 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 304
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 454
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 424, 430
Rear window ................. 424, 430
Windshield .................... 423, 430
Dimensions .............................. 632
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display
Drive information ............ 97, 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 281
Multi-information display .......................... 97, 101
Warning message ................ 572
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 498
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122D
698Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 126
Back door.............................. 129
Door lock............................... 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Open door warning light ............................. 565, 574
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors............................. 121
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 304
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 266
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 299 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 299Function ................................ 299
Warning light......................... 564
Electronic key .......................... 114 Battery-saving function ......... 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 618
Replacing the battery............ 532
Emergency flashers ................ 554
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 563
If a warning light turns on ..... 563
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 572
If the battery is discharged ... 621
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 618
If the engine will not start ...... 615
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
If you think something is wrong ................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 629
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats....... 626E
701Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
I/M test ...................................... 497
Identification ............................ 633Engine................................... 634
Vehicle .................................. 633
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 225, 228
Illuminated entry system ........ 445
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 91
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 491
Moon roof.............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 184
Power back door ................... 135
Power windows ..................... 180
Tire pressure warning system .................. 517
Inside rear view mirror ............ 174
Interior lights............................ 444 Switch ................................... 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 502
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 591
Jack handle .............................. 591
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door ................... 134
Power windows ..................... 179 Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........................ 122, 130
Keys .......................................... 114
Battery-saving function ......... 149
Electronic key ....................... 114
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 618
If you lose your keys ............. 117
Key number plate ................. 114
Keyless entry ................ 121, 130
Mechanical key ..................... 116
Replacing the battery............ 532
Warning buzzer .................... 148
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 115
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”