
4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Monochrome display
Color display
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Preparing the vehicle for refueling.
Wait a moment.
You may commence refueling.
Finish refueling within 30 minutes.
Close the fuel filler door.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift lever is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, S or R.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift lever to N
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the hybrid system when starting
the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VDIM
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• Pre-Collision System (if equipped) • EPS
• Automatic High Beam
(if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

5688-2. Customization
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Lights (
P. 244)
*: U.S.A. only
■
Intuitive parking assist*1 (Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ( P. 8 2 )
■Automatic air condi tioning system (P. 328)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime running light
system
*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-playedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
The volume of Vehicle
Proximity Notification
System sound
Level 1
Level 2
——OLevel 3
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
123

594Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 294
Function ................................ 294
Warning light ......................... 462
Armrest ..................................... 360
Assist grips .............................. 361
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Automatic High Beam ............. 248
Automatic light control
system .................................... 244
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ................ 349, 352 Back door ................................ 134
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 410
Battery checking ................... 410
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 520
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Warning light......................... 461
Battery (traction battery) .......... 85
Bluetooth®
Audio system*
Hands-free system*
(for cellular phone)
Bottle holders .......................... 346
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 539
Parking brake ....................... 243
Warning light......................... 461
Brake assist ............................. 294
Break-in tips ............................ 195
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 307
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 311
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 314
B

599Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Hybrid system ............................ 81Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 117
EV drive mode ...................... 235
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 105
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 317
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 514
Overheating .......................... 525
Power (ignition) switch .......... 229
Starting the hybrid system .... 229
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 84
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 105
Hybrid transmission ................ 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 516
S mode ................................. 239
I/M test ...................................... 396
Identification ............................ 533 Engine................................... 534
Vehicle .................................. 533
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 229
Illuminated entry system ........ 343
Immobilizer system ................... 91
Indicators ................................. 101
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 390
Moon roof.............................. 185
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door ................... 139
Power windows ..................... 181
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 418 Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Interior lights ........................... 341
Switch ................................... 342
Wattage ................................ 543
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack
Positioning the jack............... 401
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 189
Power back door................... 138
Power window ...................... 180
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 128
Wireless remote
control ........................ 129, 135
Keys .......................................... 124
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch ....................... 229
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 125
Key number plate ................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 128
Mechanical key ..................... 125
Power switch ........................ 229
Replacing the battery............ 432
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control key...................................... 124
Knee airbags .............................. 41
I
J
K
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

601Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 111
Audio system-linked.............. 111
Driving information ................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 271
Energy monitor ..................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 287
Navigation system-linked ...... 111
Settings display..................... 114
Switching the display ............ 112
Warning message ................. 470
Multi-information display
(with monochrome display)Driving information ................ 107
Settings display..................... 109
Warning message ................. 470
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 103
Oil Engine oil .............................. 536
Opener Back door.............................. 135
Fuel filler door ....................... 263
Glass hatch ........................... 144
Hood ..................................... 399
Outer foot lights....................... 341
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 177
Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 307
Mirror position memory ......... 165
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 330 Outside temperature
display.................................... 355
Overheating, Hybrid system... 525
Panoramic moon roof ............. 187 Jam protection function ........ 189
Operation .............................. 187
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 243 Operation .............................. 243
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 476
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 476
Parking lights........................... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 300Function ................................ 300
PCS OFF switch ................... 301
Warning light......................... 462
Personal lights......................... 342 Wattage ................................ 543
Power back door ..................... 134
Power control unit ..................... 85
Power control unit coolant ..... 406 Capacity................................ 538
Checking............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Power outlets ........................... 356
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 295Warning light......................... 462
Power switch ........................... 229
N
O
P
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

604Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Spare tire .................................. 490Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 538
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer ............................ 103
Steering wheel ......................... 173 Adjustment ............................ 173
Audio switches
*
Stop/tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Storage feature ........................ 344
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
Sun visors ................................ 353
Sunshade
Panoramic roof ..................... 187
Rear ...................................... 359
Roof ...................................... 184
Switches Audio remote control switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 248
Back door opener switch ...... 135
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 307
Cruise control switch............. 266
Door lock switches ................ 130
Driving position memory switches.............................. 165
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................... 271
“ECO MODE” switch ............. 238
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 454
EV drive mode switch ........... 235
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Garage door opener switches.............................. 363 Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 339
Ignition switch ....................... 229
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 287
Light switches ....................... 244
Meter control switches .......... 112
Moon roof switches............... 183
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 177
Panoramic moon roof switches ............................. 187
PCS OFF switch ................... 301
Power back door main
switch ................................. 136
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 134
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch ........................ 229
Power window switches........ 179
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 330
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 259
Seat heater switches ............ 339
Seat ventilator switches ........ 339
“SOS” button......................... 370
Steering wheel switch ........... 112
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 418
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 271
VSC OFF switch ................... 296
Window lock switch .............. 180
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 255