2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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)

698What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof open?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 578)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 569, 578.
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed

699What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48F09U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 596)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 635)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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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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Care................................... 488, 492Aluminum wheels.................. 489
Exterior ................................. 488
Interior................................... 492
Seat belts .............................. 493
Cargo hooks............................. 457
CD player .................................. 358
Chains....................................... 328
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 134
Battery precautions....... 517, 631
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 143
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 184
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 189
Power window lock switch .... 178
Power window precautions ... 180
Rear door child-protectors .... 124
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 540
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 445
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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

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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 124
Back door.............................. 127
Door lock............................... 119
Door windows ....................... 177
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ............................. 571, 580
Outside rear view mirrors...... 175
Rear door child-protector ...... 124
Side doors............................. 119
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 307
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving ...................................... 192
Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 326
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 268
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 302 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 105
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 302Function ................................ 302
Warning light......................... 570
Electronic key .......................... 112 Battery-saving function ......... 148
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 624
Replacing the battery............ 538
Emergency flashers ................ 560
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 569
If a warning light turns on ..... 569
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the battery is discharged ... 627
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 624
If the engine will not start ...... 621
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 623
If you have a flat tire ............. 596
If you think something is wrong ................................. 567
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 635
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 561
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 563
If your vehicle overheats....... 632E