2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER battery

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
9-3. Initialization
*: If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door*
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 129
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 491
Tire pressure warning sys-
temWhen changing the tire infla-
tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 517

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 117)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 120)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 532)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 229)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 117, 150)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 126)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

689What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 225)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 225)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 621)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 228)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 230)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 148)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 231)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 619)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 621)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

695Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Armrest ..................................... 463
Assist grips .............................. 464
Audio input............................... 342
Audio system ........................... 338
Audio input ............................ 342
AUX port/USB port ............................. 342
CD player .............................. 356
iPod....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 356
Optimal use........................... 353
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 354
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 341
USB memory ........................ 366
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port ................................... 342
Auxiliary boxes ................ 451, 454 Back door ................................ 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Battery ...................................... 511
Battery checking ................... 511
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 621
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Warning light......................... 563
Bluetooth
®
Audio system .................. ...... 383
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 371
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake Fluid ...................................... 641
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 563
Brake assist ............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 313 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 317
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 320
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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 syst em............. 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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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) ...................................... 299 Function ................................ 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

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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”

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Rear view mirrorInside rear view mirror .......... 174
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear view monitor system
*.... 288
Rear window
defogger ......................... 424, 430
Rear window wiper .................. 255
Refueling .................................. 257 Capacity ................................ 635
Fuel types ..................... 257, 635
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 259
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 532
Fuses .................................... 535
Light bulbs ............................ 539
Tires ...................................... 590
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 532
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 674
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................... 491
Roof rails .................................. 204 Safety Connect ........................ 473
Seat belt reminder light .......... 565
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 35
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 69
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 488
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 35
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer.... 565
Seat belt extender .................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
SRS warning light ................. 564
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*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”