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5497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Headlight high beams/
daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
(AWD models)
Indicates the AWD system has overheated
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High
Beam system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 304)
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-collision system) is
not currently functional because the grille cover
or the sensor is dirty
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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6178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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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6519-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side marker lights 5D
Front fog lights* 19 E
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
21/5 D
Tail lights 5D
License plate lights 5D
InteriorVanity lights
1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights
8D
Door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: H16 halogen bulbs
*: If equipped B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs
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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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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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708Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 283
Language (multi-information
display)............................. 97, 102
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 283
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 505
Hood lock release lever ........ 505
Shift lever .............................. 234
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 171
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever.................... 253, 257
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 246
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Headlight switch.................... 241
Illuminated entry system ....... 449
Interior lights ......................... 448
Interior lights list .................... 448
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 131
Personal lights ...................... 449
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 459
Wattage ................................ 651
Lock steering column ............. 171
Luggage compartment light......................................... 131
Wattage ................................ 651 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 503
General maintenance ........... 498
Maintenance data ................. 638
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 495
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 569
Master warning light ............... 571
Meter ........................................... 92 Indicators ................................ 89
Instrument panel light control .................................. 94
Meters..................................... 92
Multi-information display (with color display) ............... 99
Multi-information display (with monochrome
display) ................................. 95
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 173
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 428, 434
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 175
Vanity mirrors ....................... 459
Moon roof ................................. 181 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 181
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