2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ABS

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Pre-collision system warning light*3, 4
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 309)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. ( P. 310)
• The light will turn on when the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled. ( P. 304)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. ( P. 589)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system
*4
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
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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.

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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• Pre-Collision System (if equipped)
• EPS • Automatic High Beam (if
equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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For owners
■Ceintures de sécurité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humectée d’eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrem ent que les ceintures ne sont pas
effilochées, entaillées ou exagérément usées.
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT
■Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de sécurité périodiquement. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces desserrées. N’utilisez
pas une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse avant qu’elle ne soit remplacée.
Une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse ne protège pas l’occupant de
blessures graves ou mortelles.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 536
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 432
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 426
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 439
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 301Function ................................ 301
Warning light ......................... 570
Air conditioning filter .............. 536
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 536
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 432
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 439 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 570
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82 Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 569, 578
All-wheel drive system............ 300
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 146
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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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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 569
Downshifting ......................... 237
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Key reminder ........................ 592
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Seat belt reminder ................ 571
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 570
Brake system ....... ................. 569
Charging system ................... 569
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 570
Low engine oil pressure ........ 569
Low fuel level ........................ 571
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 569
Master warning light.............. 571
Open back door .................... 571
Open door ............................. 571
Open glass hatch .................. 571
Open moon roof .................... 571
Pre-collision system .............. 570
Seat belt reminder light ......... 571
Slip indicator ......................... 570
SRS ...................................... 570
Tire pressure......................... 571 Warning messages.................. 578
Washer ............................. 253, 257
Checking............................... 519
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 326
Switch ........................... 253, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 488
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 206
Load limits ............................ 206
Weights................................. 638
Wheels ...................................... 534 Replacing.............................. 534
Size....................................... 648
Window glasses ...................... 177
Window lock switch ................ 178
Windows................................... 177 Power windows..................... 177
Rear window defogger ..................... 428, 434
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 428, 435
Windshield wipers ........... 253, 257
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 253
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 254
Winter driving tips ................... 326
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 113Battery-saving function ......... 148
Locking/Unlocking ........ 120, 128
Replacing the battery............ 538
WMA disc ................................. 358
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”