2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER engine

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The Stop & Start system protection function
●Vehicles without a smart key system: When an excessively loud sound is
being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this occurs, turn the
engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to re-enable the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: When an excessively loud sound is being
projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automatically cut
off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this occurs, turn the engine
switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to ACCESSORY
mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.
● The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis-
connected and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off
and then repeat the following operation twice to activate the audio system
normally.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position and then to the “Lock” position.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode and then to OFF.
■ Replacing the battery
→P. 642
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status
→P. 9 8

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Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-
information display.
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails
“Depress Brake
Firmly to Activate”
The brake pedal is not depressed enough. If the brake pedal is depressed further, the
system will operate.
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient te mperature is high or
low.
If the difference between the set temperature
and cabin temperature is small, the system
will be enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to priori-
tize charging of the battery, but if the engine is
operated for a short while, engine stop is
allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as when the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge, for a while after the battery
terminals have been disconnected and
reconnected, for a while after the battery
has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to
60 minutes completes, the system can be
operated.
• If the message is displayed continuously (more than 60 minutes), the battery may
have deteriorated.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
“For Brake System”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high alti- tude area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low. When the brake booster vacuum reaches a
predetermined level, the system will be
enabled.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel has been operated.

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Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Stop & Start
Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily dis-
abled.
Operate the engine for a short while.
• The engine may have been started with the
hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off,
wait for 30 seconds or more, and then start
the engine.
“System Tempera-
ture Low”
The battery may be cold. Operating the engine for a short while allows
the system to recover due to the temperature
increase in the engine compartment.
“System Tempera-
ture High”
The battery may be extremely hot. If the engine compartment is allowed to cool
sufficiently, the system recovers.
“Non-Dedicated
Battery”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start
system may have been installed. The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota dealer.
MessageDetails

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When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start
system
■ If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
■ If the Stop & Start cancel i ndicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
MessageDetails
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“For Brake System”
The brake pedal has been depressed further
or pumped. The system will be enabled after the engine
runs and the brake booster vacuum reaches a
predetermined level.
“Battery Charging”
The battery charge amount may be low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short
while allows the system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.

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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
● Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary
while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop &
Start indicator is on).
● Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).
An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function.
● Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while t\
he
vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the
automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and
enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious health hazar\
d.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not
operate correctly. Have your vehicle inspected by Toyota dealer.
● While the driver's seat belt is fa stened, the driver's and front passenger's
seat belt reminder light flashes.
● Even though the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the driver's and front
passenger's seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
● Even though the driver's door is closed, the open door warning is dis-
played on the multi-information display or the interior light is illuminated
when door linked illumination is enabled ( →P. 458).
● Even though the driver's door is open, the open door warning is not dis-
played on the multi-information display or the interior light does not illumi-
nate when door linked illumination is enabled ( →P. 458).

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The rear view image is displayed
when the shift position is in R and
the engine switch is in “ON” posi-
tion.
The rear view monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift lever
is in any position other than R.
Rear view monitor system∗
∗: If equipped
Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Entune Audio
The rear view monitor system a ssists the driver by displaying
guide lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while
backing up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)• Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on • When backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade
• When backing out of a shallow angle parking spot
• When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle due to obstructions

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Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distrib-
uted to the rear wheels to the max-
imum extent possible in
accordance with driving conditions.
Pressing the switch again cancels
all-wheel drive lock mode and
returns the Dynamic Torque Con-
trol AWD system to normal mode.
(→P. 332)
■ All-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ All-wheel drive lock mode
●All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are applied to
ensure the ABS and VSC systems operate effectively.
● All-wheel drive lock mode is cancel ed when the vehicle speed exceeds 25
mph (40 km/h).
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can be used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in mud and you need to free it.