2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER check engine

902. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-UAL”.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2“PWR MODE” indicator
(→
P. 229)
*2, 5Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator ( →P. 297)
Snow mode indicator
( →P. 228)
*1, 8
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 53)
*2
Stop & Start indicator
(→P. 297)
*1, 8
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 53)

942. Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 644)

972. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
● Average fuel economy (after reset
*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset,
the engine was started, and the v ehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
●Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
and the engine was started, respectively
● Elapsed time (after reset
*2/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively
● Distance (driving range/after start/after reset
*2)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the
engine was started, respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
● Eco Driving Indicator
→P. 1 0 2
● AWD control (if equipped)
Displays the torque distribution between the front and rear axles of
the AWD control system
● Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Can be registered to Drive information 1 through 3. ( →P. 99)
*2: Resetting procedures:
• Select a function to be reset using the meter control switches and then press and hold to reset.
• If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will be displayed next to those functions.
Drive information

1323-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
WARNING
■Power back door (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obsta-
cles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● If the power back door system is turned off with the main switch while the
back door is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped.
The back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on
an incline, as the back door may open or close unexpectedly.
● If the operating conditions of the power back door are no longer met, a
buzzer may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The
back door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an
incline, as the back door may open or close abruptly.
● On an incline, the back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure
the back door is fully open and secure.
● In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality
and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the back door has
to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the back
door may open or close abruptly.
• When the back door contacts an obstacle
• When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the
engine is started during automatic operation
● If a bicycle carrier or similar object is attached to the back door, the power
back door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the back door
may move in the closing direction after being opened, causing someone’s
hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an acces-
sory part to the back door, ask your Toyota dealer for details.

1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
● The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
● A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately after entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.
● Unlocking the vehicle may take more time if another electronic key is within
the effective range.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 680)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( →P. 635)
● Starting the engine: →P. 636
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 680)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 116, 635)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 636
● Stopping the engine: →P. 222

1593-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Recall procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position
recall).
■ Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 149)
The seat position, with the exception of the portions adjusted by the seat
cushion length switch and lumbar support switch, can be recorded.
■ Operating the driving position memo ry after turning the engine switch
off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ In order to correctly use the dr iving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.
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1603-3. Adjusting the seats
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While pressing the recalled
button, press and hold the
door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer
sounds.
If the button could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously for approximately 3
seconds.
■
Recall procedure
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving
position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the
smart key system or wi reless remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Memory recall function
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1613-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.
■Recalling the driving position us ing the memory recall function
● Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.
● If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.
■ Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized.
(Customizable features: →P. 687)
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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