6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
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2
3
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Pre-Collision System
• EPS • Automatic High Beam
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
709What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 218)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 218)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 638)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 221)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 223)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→P. 142)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 224)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→P. 636)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 638)
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)
710What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●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. 231)
●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. 231)
●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. 219)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 224)
●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. 173)
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
717Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 471
Coat hooks ............................... 479
Compass .................................. 494
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 470
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D
719Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Engine....................................... 653“ACC” position ...................... 218
ACCESSORY mode ............. 222
Compartment ........................ 519
Engine switch................ 218, 221
Hood ..................................... 516
How to start the engine......................... 218, 221
Identification number ............ 652
If the engine will not start ...... 633
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 218, 221
Overheating .......................... 644
Engine coolant ......................... 524
Capacity ................................ 656
Checking ............................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 339
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 521 Capacity ................................ 654
Checking ............................... 521
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 598
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 339
Engine switch .................. 218, 221
Enhanced VSC ......................... 331 Entune Audio ........................... 351
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/
USB port............................. 355
CD player.............................. 369
iPod ...................................... 375
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 369
Optimal use .......................... 366
Portable music player ........... 383
Radio .................................... 367
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 354
USB memory ........................ 379
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 332
Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
721Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*............. 384
Head restraints ........................ 162
Headlights ................................ 235 Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 235
Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 436
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 449
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Hill-start assist control............ 331
Hood ......................................... 516
Open ..................................... 516
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 467
Coat hooks............................ 479
Grocery bag hooks ............... 467
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 166 I/M test ...................................... 513
Identification ............................ 651
Engine .................................. 652
Vehicle .................................. 651
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 218, 221
Illuminated entry system ........ 459
Immobilizer system ................... 80
Indicators ................................... 89
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 508
Moon roof ............................. 178
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power back door................... 129
Power windows..................... 174
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 534
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Interior lights ........................... 458 Switch ................................... 458
Wattage ................................ 663
Intuitive parking assist
*
Jack Positioning the jack............... 518
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 609
Jack handle .............................. 609
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 177
Panoramic moon roof ........... 182
Power back door................... 128
Power windows..................... 173
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
727Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 237
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 239
Camera sensor ..................... 256
Inside rear view mirror .......... 169
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 275
Radar sensor ........................ 256
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 246
Shift lever ................................. 227
Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 231
S mode ................................. 229
Shift lock system ..................... 231
Shopping bag hooks ............... 467
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Side mirrors ............................. 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Side table.................................. 480
Side turn signal lights ............. 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 569
Turn signal lever ................... 233 Smart key system .................... 141
Antenna location ................... 141
Entry functions ...................... 115
Starting the engine ............... 221
Warning message................. 605
Snow mode .............................. 228
Snow tires ................................ 342
Spare tire .................................. 608 Inflation pressure .................. 660
Storage location.................... 609
Spark plug ................................ 656
Specifications .......................... 650
Speedometer.............................. 92
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 219, 224
Steering lock system warning message ............... 605
Steering wheel ......................... 166 Adjustment............................ 166
Audio switches...................... 354
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Stop & Start system ................ 297 Replacing battery.................. 642
Warning light......................... 583
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Storage feature ........................ 460
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
Sun visors ................................ 469
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 180
Rear ...................................... 477
Roof ...................................... 177
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
728Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
SwitchesAll-wheel drive lock
switch ................................. 330
Audio remote control switches.............................. 354
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 239
Back door opener switch ...... 124
Door lock switch.................... 119
Driving position memory switches.............................. 158
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 285
Emergency flashers switch ... 572
Engine switch................ 218, 221
Fog light switch ..................... 243
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 481
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 456
Ignition switch ............... 218, 221
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................ 278
Light switches ....................... 235
Meter control switches ............ 96
Moon roof switches ............... 176 Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 170
Panoramic moon roof switches ............................. 180
Power back door main
switch ................................. 126
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 123
Power door lock switch ......... 119
Power window switch ........... 172
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 438, 444
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 248
Seat heater switches ............ 456
Seat ventilator switches ........ 456
“SNOW” button ..................... 228
“SOS” button......................... 488
Stop & Start cancel switch .... 298
Talk switch ............................ 429
Telephone switches .............. 410
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 534
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 285
VSC OFF switch ................... 333
Window lock switch .............. 173
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 244