
5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Con-
tinu-
ous The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
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6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 225, 228)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 80)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 627)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( P. 621)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 225, 228), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)

6228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 627)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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2
3
4

6519-1. Specifications
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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

6769-2. Customization
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Illumination (
P. 448)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with driving position memory
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 571)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off
OnOff——O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*1
OnOff——O
Ambient lights*2OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn
off
*215 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer
foot lights when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*2
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer
foot lights when the
doors are unlocked
*2OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
OnOff——O
123

703Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Child-protectors....................... 124
Cleaning ........................... 488, 492Aluminum wheels.................. 489
Exterior ................................. 488
Interior................................... 492
Seat belts .............................. 493
Clock ......................................... 461
Coat hooks ............................... 468
Compass .................................. 483
Condenser ................................ 514
Console box ............................. 451
Conversation mirror ................ 460
Cooling system ........................ 513 Engine overheating ............... 632
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 263
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 268
Cup holders.............................. 453
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 668 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 307
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 458
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 434
Rear window ................. 428, 434
Windshield .................... 427, 434
Dimensions .............................. 638
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display Drive information ............ 95, 101
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 268
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 284
Multi-information display ............................ 95, 99
Warning message ................ 578
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 119
Wireless remote control ........ 120D

707Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
I/M test ...................................... 502
Identification ............................ 639Engine................................... 640
Vehicle .................................. 639
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 225, 228
Illuminated entry system ........ 449
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 89
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 496
Moon roof.............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 183
Power back door ................... 134
Power windows ..................... 179
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 523
Inside rear view mirror ............ 173
Interior lights............................ 448 Switch ................................... 448
Wattage ................................ 651
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 507
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 597
Jack handle .............................. 597
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 182
Panoramic moon roof ........... 187
Power back door ................... 133
Power windows ..................... 178 Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 119
Wireless remote
control ........................ 120, 128
Keys .......................................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 148
Electronic key ....................... 112
Engine switch ............... 225, 228
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 624
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ................ 119, 128
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery............ 538
Warning buzzer .................... 147
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 113
Knee airbags .............................. 41
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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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