2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering

6479-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depre ssed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,
31 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.4 in. (85 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining
wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*28 
11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

6629-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

695What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 225)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 225)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 627)
●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. 147)
●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. 625)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 627)
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)

696What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●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. 623)
●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. 623)
●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. 178)
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

701Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 301
Function ................................ 301
Warning light ......................... 570
Armrest ..................................... 467
Assist grips .............................. 468
Audio input............................... 344
Audio system ........................... 340
Audio input ............................ 344
AUX port/USB port ............................. 344
CD player .............................. 358
iPod....................................... 364
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 358
Optimal use........................... 355
Portable music player ........... 372
Radio .................................... 356
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 343
USB memory ........................ 368
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port ................................... 344
Auxiliary boxes ................ 455, 458 Back door ................................ 127
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Battery ...................................... 516
Battery checking ................... 516
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 627
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 326
Warning light......................... 569
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 373
Bottle holders .......................... 452
Brake Fluid ...................................... 647
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 569
Brake assist ............................. 301
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 320
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 323
B

704Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 124
Back door.............................. 127
Door lock............................... 119
Door windows ....................... 177
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ............................. 571, 580
Outside rear view mirrors...... 175
Rear door child-protector ...... 124
Side doors............................. 119
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 307
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving ...................................... 192
Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 326
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 268
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 302 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 105
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 302Function ................................ 302
Warning light......................... 570
Electronic key .......................... 112 Battery-saving function ......... 148
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 624
Replacing the battery............ 538
Emergency flashers ................ 560
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 569
If a warning light turns on ..... 569
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the battery is discharged ... 627
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 624
If the engine will not start ...... 621
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
If you think something is wrong ................................. 567
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 561
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 563
If your vehicle overheats....... 632E

705Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Engine....................................... 641“ACC” position ...................... 225
ACCESSORY mode ............. 229
Compartment ........................ 508
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 640
If the engine will not start ...... 621
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 632
Engine coolant ......................... 513
Capacity ................................ 644
Checking ............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 510 Capacity ................................ 642
Checking ............................... 510
Oil pressure warning light ..... 569
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 585
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 326
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 301
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 302
Function ................................ 302
Warning light ......................... 570
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 596
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 645
Brake .................................... 647
Washer ................................. 519
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 432
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 448
Wattage ................................ 651
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 651
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 426
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 449 Wattage ................................ 651
Front seats ............................... 154 Adjustment............................ 154
Cleaning ............................... 492
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 446F

706Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 651
Fuel ........................................... 259 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel gauge .............................. 92
Fuel pump shut off system.... 568
Information ............................ 652
Refueling............................... 259
Type ...................................... 641
Warning light ......................... 571
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .... 95, 101
Current fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door.......................... 259 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 261
Refueling............................... 259
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 568
Fuses ........................................ 541
Garage door opener ................ 470
Gauges ....................................... 92
Glass hatch .............................. 141
Glove box ................................. 451
Grocery bag hooks .................. 457 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 373
Head restraints ........................ 167
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 432
Front manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 426
Heated steering wheel .......... 446
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 434
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 439
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Hill-start assist control ........... 301
Hood ......................................... 505
Open ..................................... 505
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 457
Coat hooks ........................... 468
Grocery bag hooks ............... 457
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 171
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