2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering wheel

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door with the
electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 538)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart key system
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
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695What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 225)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 225)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 627)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 228)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 230)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 147)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 231)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 625)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 627)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

696What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 623)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 623)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 226)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 231)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 178)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

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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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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715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
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”