2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID airbag

5678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sens ors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner and
force limiter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
( →P. 43)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge beco mes insufficient or the voltage tem-
porarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come
on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflat ion pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (afte r a few minutes).

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 680
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 681
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 684

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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRSLe coussin gonflable conducteur /le coussin gonflable passager
avant SRS
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur
et du passager avant contre le s chocs contre les éléments de
l’habitacle
Coussin gonflable SRS de genoux du conducteur
Participe à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable d'assise SRS
Participe à la protection du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French explan ation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
tions in English.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 537
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 434
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 441
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 328
Function ................................ 328
Warning light ......................... 568
Air conditioning filter .............. 537
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 537
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 434
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 441 Airbags ....................................... 41
Airbag operating conditions .... 49
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 44
Airbag warning light .............. 567
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 54
General airbag precautions .... 44
Locations of airbags ............... 41
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 48
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 44
SRS airbags ........................... 41
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Care................................... 490, 494Aluminum wheels.................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior................................... 494
Seat belts .............................. 495
Cargo hooks............................. 457
CD player
*................................ 367
Chains....................................... 339
Child restraint system ............... 62
Booster seats, definition ......... 63
Booster seats, installation ....... 74
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 63
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 70
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 54
Infant seats, definition ............. 63
Infant seats, installation .......... 70
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 68
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 70
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 76
Child safety ................................ 61 12-volt battery
precautions ................. 520, 629
Airbag precautions .................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 136
Child restraint system ............. 62
Glass hatch precautions ....... 143
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 37
Installing child restraints ......... 66
Moon roof precautions .......... 184 Panoramic moon roof
precautions......................... 189
Power window lock switch .... 178
Power window precautions ... 180
Rear door child-protectors .... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 540
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 39
Seat heater precautions ....... 444
Child-protectors ...................... 127
Cleaning ........................... 490, 494 Aluminum wheels ................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior .................................. 494
Seat belts.............................. 495
Clock......................................... 461
Coat hooks ............................... 469
Compass .................................. 484
Condenser................................ 514
Console box ............................. 451
Conversation mirror ................ 460
Cooling system........................ 513 Hybrid system overheating ... 631
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 292
Cup holders ............................. 453
Curtain shield airbags............... 42
Customizable features ............ 666
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Keyless entrySmart key system ................. 124
Wireless remote
control......................... 125, 131
Keys .......................................... 120
Battery-saving function ......... 148
Electronic key ....................... 120
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 623
If you lose your keys ............. 121
Key number plate.................. 120
Keyless entry ........................ 124
Mechanical key ..................... 121
Power switch......................... 225
Replacing the battery ............ 539
Warning buzzer..................... 147
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 120
Knee airbags .............................. 41 Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 282
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 110
LATCH anchors ......................... 68
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control).................... 282
Lane departure alert function............................... 282
Steering control function ....... 283
Vehicle sway warning ........... 283
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 506
Hood lock release lever ........ 506
Shift lever.............................. 233
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 171
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever ................... 250, 254
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 243
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 245
Camera sensor ..................... 263
Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................... 282
Radar sensor ........................ 263
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 252
Service plug ............................... 85
Shift lever ................................. 233
Hybrid transmission .............. 233
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 237
S mode ................................. 235
Shift lock system ..................... 237
Shopping bag hooks ............... 457
Side airbags ............................... 42
Side marker lights ................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Side mirrors ............................. 175
Adjusting and folding ............ 175
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 313
Mirror position memory ......... 163
Side table.................................. 470
Side turn signal lights ............. 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Smart key system .................... 146 Antenna location ................... 146
Entry functions ...................... 124
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Warning message ................. 593
Snow tires ................................ 340 Spare tire .................................. 597
Inflation pressure .................. 646
Storage location.................... 598
Spark plug ................................ 644
Specifications .......................... 638
Speedometer............................ 103
Steering wheel ......................... 171 Adjustment............................ 171
Audio switches
*................... 352
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Storage feature ........................ 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 635
Sun visors ................................ 459
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 185
Rear ...................................... 467
Roof ...................................... 182
Switches Audio remote control switches
*........................... 352
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 245
Back door opener switch ...... 131
Door lock switches................ 126
Driving position memory switches ............................. 163
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch ..................... 292
“ECO MODE” switch............. 234
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 560
EV drive mode switch ........... 231
Fog light switch ..................... 249
Garage door opener switches ............................. 471