Page 6 of 732
TABLE OF CONTENTS6
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 469
• Sun visors ..................... 469
• Vanity mirrors................ 469
• Conversation mirror ...... 470
• Clock ............................. 471
• Outside temperature display........................... 472
• Power outlets ................ 473
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Rear sunshades............ 477
• Armrest ......................... 478
• Coat hooks.................... 479
• Assist grips ................... 479
• Side table ...................... 480
Garage door opener .......... 481
Safety Connect.................. 488
Compass ........................... 494
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 500
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 504 7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 507
General maintenance .................... 510
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 513
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 514
Hood .................................. 516
Positioning a floor jack .......................... 518
Engine compartment ......... 519
Tires................................... 531
Tire inflation pressure ........ 542
Wheels............................... 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 547
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 549
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 552
Light bulbs ......................... 556
7Maintenance and care
Page 11 of 732
11
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlo-
rate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regard ing children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neut\
ral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.
Page 20 of 732
20Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Audio remote control switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Aler t with steering control)
switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
Dynamic radar cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 410
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Page 82 of 732
821-2. Theft deterrent system
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote
control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● The locked glass hatch (if equipped) is opened in any way other
than using the entry function (v ehicles with smart key system).
● The battery is reconnected.
Close the doors, glass hatch (if
equipped) and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Alarm∗
The alarm
∗: If equipped
Setting the alarm system
Page 108 of 732
108
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (→P. 109)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with a smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system
(→P. 141)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( →P. 109)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
1
2
3
Page 109 of 732
1093-1. Key information
3
Operation of each component
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks the doors (→P. 116)
Unlocks the doors ( →P. 116)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* ( → P. 11 6 )
Sounds the alarm ( →P. 110)
Opens and closes the power
back door (if equipped)
( → P. 124)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks the doors (→ P. 116)
Unlocks the doors ( →P. 116)
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* ( → P. 11 6 )
Opens and closes the power
back door (→ P. 124)
Sounds the alarm ( →P. 110)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Page 110 of 732
1103-1. Key information
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (→P. 635)
■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a smart key system)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
Page 111 of 732
1113-1. Key information
3
Operation of each component
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( →P. 461)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use
and provide the attendant with the valet key.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart
key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep
the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellul ar phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 144
