2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ignition

1713-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( →P. 438, 444)
■ Automatic adjustment of th e mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory. ( →P. 158)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror de foggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

1733-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
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Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Models available with one touch
opening/closing on the front side
windows: If the lock switch is on,
the passenger window switches on
the driver’s side are also locked.
Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side windows: If the
lock switch is on, the passenger windows can still be opened and closed
using the power window switches on the driver’s side.
■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows a fter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (windows with one-touch closing function only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
Window lock switch

1743-5. Opening and closing the windows
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When the power window does not close normally (windows with one-
touch closing function only)
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win\
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dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from t\
he
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ Door lock linked window operation (windows with one-touch closing
function only)
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.
* (→ P. 117, 635)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
(→P. 116)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 680)
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1773-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, howe\
ver,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Door lock linked mo on roof operation
● The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.
*
(→P. 117, 635)
● The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
( →P. 116)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

1813-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
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Opening and closing the moon roof
Open (slide backward)
*
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position to
reduce wind noise and the
shade opens fully.
Slide the switch again to fully
open the moon roof.
The moon roof can also be
opened from the tilt-up position.
Close (slide forward)*
The moon roof stops at the tilt-
up position.
Slide and hold the switch again
to fully close the moon roof.
*: To stop operation partway, quickly
slide and release the switch again.
■ The shade and moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the shade and moon roof after turning the engine off
The shade and moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Closing the shade when the moon roof is open
Slide the shade switch forward.
The shade closes up to its half-closed position and then the moon roof
closes up to the tilt-up position.
Slide and hold the shade switch again.
The moon roof closes as long as the switch is being held. After the moon
roof is fully closed, the shade will fully close automatically.
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4Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ........... 195
Vehicle load limits ............. 200
Trailer towing..................... 201
Dinghy towing ................... 217
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 218
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 221
Automatic transmission ..... 227
Turn signal lever................ 233
Parking brake .................... 234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 235
Automatic High Beam............................... 239
Fog light switch ................. 243
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 244
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 248 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 250
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P .......................... 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 261
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 285
Stop & Start system .......... 297
Rear view monitor system ............................ 307
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 316
• BSM function ................ 321
• RCTA function .............. 324
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 330
Driving assist systems........................... 331
Downhill assist control system ............................ 337
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 339
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 343

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4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) swi tch (vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine switch positions
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2214-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) swit ch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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