2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER sensor

5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Monochrome display
Color display
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Color display only
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too highA buzzer also sounds.
 P. 632
Color display onlyIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn off snow mode.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them
off or set them to a mode other than
“AUTO” (if equipped) or high speed wiper
operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system is suspended (The camera sensor tem-
perature is higher than the operation temperature
range)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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)

6759-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)■
Automatic light control system (
P. 241)
■Lights ( P. 241)
*: U.S.A. only
■
Intuitive parking assist*1 (Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■
Automatic air conditioning system* (  P. 432)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Daytime running light
system
*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-playedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
123

697What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 230)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 571)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 240)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 569, 578)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 82)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)

710Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
Panoramic moon roof ............. 185Jam protection function......... 187
Operation .............................. 185
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
*
Parking brake ........................... 240 Operation .............................. 240
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 583
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 583
Parking lights ........................... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 651
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .......... 309Function ................................ 309
PCS OFF switch ................... 310
Warning light ......................... 570
Personal lights ......................... 449 Wattage ................................ 651
Power back door...................... 127
Power outlets ........................... 463
Power steering (Electric power steering) ...... 302
Warning light ......................... 570
Power windows........................ 177 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 179
Jam protection function......... 178
Operation .............................. 177
Window lock switch............... 178
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 309
Function ................................ 309
PCS OFF switch ................... 310
Warning light ......................... 570 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 268
Radiator .................................... 514
Radio ........................................ 356
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............. 442
Rear manual air conditioning system.................................... 439
Rear personal lights ................ 449 Wattage ................................ 651
Rear seat .................................. 156
Adjustment............................ 156
Folding down ................ 158, 160
Rear seat entertainment
system
*
Rear side marker lights........... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 651
Rear sunshade......................... 466
Rear turn signal lights ............ 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 651
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 173
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 175
Rear view monitor system
*.... 291
Rear window defogger......................... 428, 434
Rear window wiper .................. 257
Refueling .................................. 259 Capacity................................ 641
Fuel types ............................. 641
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 261
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 261
PR

711Alphabetical index
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
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”