2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

811-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■ Certification for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: WRKRI-44BTY FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

821-2. Theft deterrent system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote
control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● The locked glass hatch (if equipped) is opened in any way other
than using the entry function (v ehicles with smart key system).
● The battery is reconnected.
Close the doors, glass hatch (if
equipped) and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Alar m
The alarm
: If equipped
Setting the alarm system

831-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Vehicles without a smart key system : Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac-
tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
● Open the glass hatch (if equipped) using the entry function (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and the following openings are closed before the alarm is set.
• The glass hatch (if equipped)
• The moon roof (if equipped)
• The panoramic moon roof (if equipped)
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
In the following situations, the doors are locked automatically:
●When a person inside the vehicle triggers the alarm by unlocking a door or
the back door.
● When a person inside the vehicle unlocks a door or the back door while the
alarm is operating.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 624)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

851-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

861-2. Theft deterrent system
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Instrument cluster2
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 88
Gauge and meters .............. 94
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ............................. 97
Multi-information display (with color display) .......... 101
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 107
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
2. Instrument cluster
Vehicles with monochrome display
Vehicles with color display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.