2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ABS

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light co mes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
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• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Pre-Collision System
• EPS • Automatic High Beam
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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For owners
■Ceintures de sécurité
Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humectée d’eau savon-
neuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas
effilochées, entaillées ou exagérément usées.
Entretien et soin
AVERTISSEMENT
■ Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité
Inspectez le système de ceintures de sécurité périodiquement. Contrôlez
l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces desserrées. N’utilisez
pas une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse avant qu’elle ne soit remplacé\
e.
Une ceinture de sécurité défectueuse ne protège pas l’occupant de bless-
ures graves ou mortelles.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 547
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 436
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 449
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Air conditioning filter .............. 547
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 547
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 436
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 449 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 581
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
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Alarm .......................................... 82Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer............. 581, 591
All-wheel drive system ............ 330
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 141
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Armrest ..................................... 478
Assist grips .............................. 479
Audio input............................... 355
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 235
Automatic transmission.......... 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary boxes ................ 465, 468 Back door ................................ 123
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Battery ...................................... 527
Battery checking ................... 527
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 638
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 339
Bluetooth
®
Entune Audio ................ 396, 397
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 384
Bottle holders .......................... 462
Brake Fluid ...................................... 659
Parking brake ....................... 234
Warning light......................... 581
Brake assist ............................. 331
Break-in tips ............................ 187
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 321
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 324
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Trailer sway control................. 331
Trailer towing .......................... 201
Transmission ........................... 227Automatic transmission......... 227
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
Turn signal lights..................... 233
Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Wattage ................................ 663
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port ................................... 355
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 343
Valet key ................................... 108
Vanity lights ............................. 469 Wattage ................................ 663
Vanity mirrors .......................... 469
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 651
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 331
Voice command system
*....... 429
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 331 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 581
Downshifting ......................... 230
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 582
Key reminder ........................ 604
Parking brake ....................... 582
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 583
Seat belt reminder ................ 582
Warning lights ........................... 87
ABS ...................................... 581
Brake system ....... ................. 581
Electric power steering
system .......... ...................... 582
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 583
Low fuel level ........................ 582
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 581
Master warning light ............. 584
Parking brake ....................... 582
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 583
Seat belt reminder light......... 582
Slip indicator ......................... 582
SRS ...................................... 581
Stop & Start cancel indicator .................. 583
Tire pressure ........................ 584
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