2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER steering

6749-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

6839-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) (→P. 275)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (→ P. 261)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Steering AssistOnOff—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warningOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning
sensitivityStandardLow—O—High
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)
(Far)—O—
(Near)
123

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

718Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 120
Back door.............................. 123
Door lock............................... 115
Door windows ....................... 172
Open door warning buzzer ... 118
Outside rear view mirrors...... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 120
Side doors............................. 115
Warning message ................. 593
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 337
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 158
Driving ...................................... 186 Break-in tips .......................... 187
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 339
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 285 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 293
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 291
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 332 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 102
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 332 Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Electronic key .......................... 108 Battery-saving function ......... 143
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 635
Replacing the battery............ 549
Emergency flashers ................ 572
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 581
If a warning light turns on ..... 581
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 591
If the battery is discharged ... 638
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you have a flat tire ............. 608
If you think something is wrong ................................. 579
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 573
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 575
If your vehicle overheats....... 644E

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”