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3044-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)“Driver Seat Belt
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.
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4976-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objec ts near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal op eration of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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5167-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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5177-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the su pport rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
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6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Vehicles with an alarm, confirm
that the master key (vehicles
without a smart key system) or
electronic key (vehicles with a
smart key system) is being car-
ried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked.
(→P. 84)
Open the hood. ( →P. 516)
Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FKS) engine: Remove the
engine cover.
If the vehicle bat tery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condition-
ing system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing
temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
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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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MP3 disc ................................... 369
Multi-information display .......... 95Audio system-linked. ............... 95
Drive information..................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 279
Navigation system-linked ...... ................. 95
Settings display....................... 99
Switching the display .............. 96
Warning message ................. 591
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 92
Oil Differential oil ........................ 658
Engine oil .............................. 654
Opener
Back door.............................. 124
Fuel filler door ....................... 252
Glass hatch ........................... 136
Hood ..................................... 516
Outer foot lights....................... 458
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 438, 444
Outside temperature display .................................... 472
Overheating, Engine................ 644 Panoramic moon roof ............. 180
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 180
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 234 Operation .............................. 234
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 594
Parking brake engaged warning light ....................... 582
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 594
Parking lights........................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Wattage ................................ 663
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 261 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 262
Pre-collision braking ............. 262
Pre-collision warning ............ 262
Warning light......................... 583
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