2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lock

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)

690What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
●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

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 422
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 435
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 298 Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Air conditioning filter .............. 530
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 422
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 435 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 564
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82 Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 563, 572
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 147
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695Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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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696Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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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697Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
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 (OM48E98U)
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

702Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48E98U)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 280
Language (multi-information
display)............................. 99, 104
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 280
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 500
Hood lock release lever ........ 500
Shift lever .............................. 234
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 172
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever.................... 253, 255
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 246
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Headlight switch.................... 241
Illuminated entry system ....... 445
Interior lights ......................... 444
Interior lights list .................... 444
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 133
Personal lights ...................... 445
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 455
Wattage ................................ 645
Lock steering column ............. 172
Luggage compartment light......................................... 133
Wattage ................................ 645 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 498
General maintenance ........... 493
Maintenance data ................. 632
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 490
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 563
Master warning light ............... 565
Meter ........................................... 94 Indicators ................................ 91
Instrument panel light control .................................. 96
Meters..................................... 94
Multi-information display (with color display) ............. 101
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ................................. 97
Warning lights ......................... 89
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 424, 430
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Vanity mirrors ....................... 455
Moon roof ................................. 182 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 183
Jam protection function ........ 183
Operation .............................. 182
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