2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID warning lights

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be used because the vehicle
speed is lower than approximately 32 mph (50
km/h)
Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or
higher.
Indicates that the hybrid system was stopped
while driving
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force
than usual.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof is not fully closed (with the power switch off,
and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof.
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 297)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*1
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*
1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 390)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
 Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 297)
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-collision system) is
not currently functional because the grille cover
or the sensor is dirty
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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
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597Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 516
If you have a flat tire ............. 490
If you think something is wrong.................................. 460
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 455
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 456
If your vehicle overheats ....... 525
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 534 ACCESSORY mode ............. 230
Compartment ........................ 402
Hood ..................................... 399
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 534
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 514
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 525
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 406
Capacity ................................ 538
Checking ............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 403
Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 403
Oil pressure warning light ..... 461
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 478
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 295Function ................................ 295
Warning light......................... 462
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 490
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 539
Hybrid transmission .............. 539
Washer ................................. 409
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 328
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 341
Wattage ................................ 543
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
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598Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front personal lights ............... 342Wattage ................................ 543
Front seats ............................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Cleaning................................ 386
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 169
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 339
Front side marker lights.......... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights ........... 242 Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel ........................................... 261 Capacity ................................ 535
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 544
Refueling............................... 261
Type ...................................... 535
Warning light ......................... 463
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ..................... 107, 113
Current fuel consumption ............... 107, 113
Fuel filler door.......................... 261 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 264
Refueling............................... 261
Fuses ........................................ 434
Garage door opener ................ 363
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 144
Glove box ................................. 345
Grocery bag hooks .................. 351 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 169
Headlights ................................ 244 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 248
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 328
Heated steering wheel .......... 339
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 330
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 335
Seat heaters ......................... 339
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 295
Hood ......................................... 399 Open ..................................... 399
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 351
Coat hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 351
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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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
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

600Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 286
Language (multi-information
display)........................... 109, 114
LATCH anchors ......................... 68
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 286
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 399
Hood lock release lever ........ 399
Shift lever .............................. 237
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 173
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wiper lever.................... 255, 259
License plate lights ................. 244 Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 438
Wattage ................................ 543
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 248
Fog light switch ..................... 254
Headlight switch.................... 244
Illuminated entry system ....... 343
Interior lights ......................... 342
Interior lights list .................... 341
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 137
Personal lights ...................... 342
Replacing light bulbs............. 438
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Vanity lights .......................... 353
Wattage ................................ 543
Lock steering column ............. 173
Luggage compartment light......................................... 137
Wattage ................................ 543 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 397
General maintenance ........... 392
Maintenance data ................. 532
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 389
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 461
Master warning light ............... 463
Meter ......................................... 103 Indicators .............................. 101
Instrument panel light control ................................ 104
Meters................................... 103
Multi-information display (with color display) ............. 111
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ............................... 107
Warning lights ......................... 99
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 175
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 330
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 177
Vanity mirrors ....................... 353
Moon roof ................................. 183 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 184
Jam protection function ........ 184
Operation .............................. 183
MP3 disc
*
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