2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

1133-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks the doors (P. 120)
Unlocks the doors ( P. 120)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (  P. 120)
Sounds the alarm ( P. 114)
Opens and closes the power
back door (if equipped)
(  P. 128)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks the doors ( P. 120)
Unlocks the doors ( P. 120)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (  P. 120)
Opens and closes the power
back door ( P. 128)
Sounds the alarm ( P. 114)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Wireless remote control
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1143-1. Key information
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To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (P. 624)
■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a smart key system)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1153-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 451)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use
and provide the attendant with the valet key.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart
key system) and the key number stam ped on your key number plate. Keep
the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 149

1163-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 538)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( P. 593)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 538)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appl iances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 538
■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key
system)
The number of electronic keys already registered to the vehicle can be con-
firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 668)

1173-1. Key information
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Certification for wireless remote co ntrol (vehicles without a smart key
system)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada

TRW Automotive
Automobile Entry/Security Transmitter
Model: 226624-101, 226624-102
FCC ID: GQ4-52T
IC: 1470A-33T
Auto Alarm/Security system Receiver
Model: 230433
FCC ID: GQ4-45R
MADE IN U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accept er tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by TRW Auto-
motive U.S. LLC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
■ Certification for wireless remote c ontrol (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
P. 152

1183-1. Key information
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key with a
wireless remote control function.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer imm ediately with all remaining electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Front doors
Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger's door handle to
unlock all the doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. (P. 125)
Touch the lock sensor (indentation on the upper part of the door
handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Back door
Press the unlock button to
unlock all the doors.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Press the lock button to lock
all the doors.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1203-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
◆Wireless remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks the door
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows and moon roof.
*
( P. 179, 182)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks the door
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows and moon roof.
*
( P. 179, 182)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
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