6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When recharging or replacing the battery
●Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the sec-
ond attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
● Vehicle with power back door: The power back door must be initialized.
(P. 678)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
712Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Side marker lights ................... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Side mirrors ............................. 175
Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Side table.................................. 469
Side turn signal lights ............. 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Smart key system .................... 146 Antenna location ................... 146
Entry functions ...................... 119
Starting the engine................ 228
Warning message ................. 593
Snow mode .............................. 235
Snow tires ................................ 329
Spare tire .................................. 596 Inflation pressure .................. 648
Storage location .................... 597
Spark plug ................................ 644
Specifications .......................... 638
Speedometer .............................. 92
Steering lock Column lock release ..... 226, 231
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 593
Steering wheel ......................... 171
Adjustment ............................ 171
Audio switches ...................... 343
Heated steering wheel .......... 446 Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Storage feature ........................ 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
Sun visors ................................ 459
Sunshade
Panoramic roof ..................... 185
Rear ...................................... 466
Roof ...................................... 182
Switches All-wheel drive lock
switch ................................. 300
Audio remote control switches ............................. 343
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Back door opener switch ...... 128
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 316
Cruise control switch ............ 263
Door lock switch ................... 123
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 163
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch ..................... 268
Emergency flashers switch ... 560
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Garage door opener switches ............................. 470
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 446
Ignition switch ............... 225, 228
Intuitive parking assist
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