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6338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 218, 221)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 80)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 638)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
( → P. 634)
If the engine w ill not start
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 218, 221), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)
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6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 638)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
1
2
3
4
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6639-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
⎯ 60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side marker lights ⎯5D
Front fog lights
*2⎯ 19 E
Rear turn signal lights ⎯21 C
Back-up lights ⎯16 D
License plate lights ⎯5D
InteriorVanity lights
⎯1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights ⎯
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights ⎯
8D
Door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B ⎯
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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6909-2. Customization
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Illumination (
→P. 458)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with driving position memory
■
Seat belt reminder ( →P. 582)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off
OnOff——O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*1
OnOff——O
Ambient lights*2OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn
off
*215 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer
foot lights when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*2
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer
foot lights when the
doors are unlocked
*2OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
OnOff——O
123
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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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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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723Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Light bulbsReplacing .............................. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 239
Fog light switch ..................... 243
Headlight switch.................... 235
Illuminated entry system ....... 459
Interior lights ......................... 458
Interior lights list .................... 458
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 126
Personal lights ...................... 459
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Vanity lights .......................... 469
Wattage ................................ 663
Lock steering column ............. 166
Luggage compartment light......................................... 126 Wattage ................................ 663 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 514
General maintenance ........... 510
Maintenance data ................. 650
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 507
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 581
Master warning light ............... 584
Meter ........................................... 92 Indicators ................................ 89
Instrument panel light control .................................. 93
Meters..................................... 92
Multi-information display ......... 95
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 168
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 438, 444
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Vanity mirrors ....................... 469
Moon roof ................................. 176 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 177
Jam protection function ........ 177
Operation .............................. 176M