
5698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control systemPress the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision
system)
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Color display only
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6459-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
2WD models:
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
AWD models:
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

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
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 538
Fuses .................................... 541
Light bulbs ............................ 545
Tires ...................................... 596
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 538
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 680
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 496
Roof rails .................................. 204
Safety Connect ........................ 477
Seat belt reminder light........... 571
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 35
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 69
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 493
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 35
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 571
Seat belt extender................... 36
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 34
SRS warning light ................. 570 Seat heaters ............................. 446
Seat position memory ............. 163
Seat ventilators........................ 446
Seating capacity ...................... 206
Seats ................................. 154, 156
Adjustment.................... 154, 156
Adjustment precautions................. 155, 162
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 65
Cleaning ............................... 493
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 167
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 446
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 446
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 243
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 251
Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 283
Radar sensor ........ 277, 310, 319
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 255
Shift lever ................................. 234
Automatic transmission ........ 234
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 623
S mode ................................. 236
Shift lock system ..................... 623
Shopping bag hooks ............... 457
Side airbags ............................... 41
S
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Tires .......................................... 520Chains................................... 328
Checking ............................... 520
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
Inflation pressure .................. 648
Information ............................ 655
Replacing .............................. 596
Rotating tires......................... 521
Size ....................................... 648
Snow tires ............................. 329
Spare tire .............................. 596
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 522
Warning light ......................... 571
Tools ......................................... 597
Top tether strap ......................... 75
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 224
Emergency towing ................ 563
Trailer towing ........................ 207
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 301
Traction Control (TRAC) .................................... 301
Trailer towing .......................... 207
Transmission ........................... 234 Automatic transmission......... 234
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
S mode ................................. 236
Turn signal lights..................... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 651 USB port ................................... 344
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 330
Valet key ................................... 112
Vanity lights ............................. 459
Wattage ................................ 651
Vanity mirrors .......................... 459
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 639
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 301
Voice command system
*....... 419
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 301
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