6358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Use the mechanical key (→P. 1 1 0 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
(→ P. 174, 177)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof*1 (turn and hold)*2
( → P. 174, 177)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key d oes not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a smart key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( →P. 144) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine ca n be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
1
2
3
4
6378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(→P. 549)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( →P. 222)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features →P. 680)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 143)
WARNING
■ When using the mechanical key an d operating the power windows or
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon
roof.
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6749-1. Specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
6879-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)■
Driving position memory* (
→ P. 158)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows and moon roof*( → P. 172, 176)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows ( →P. 172)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Selecting the door link-
ing driving position mem-
ory with door unlock
operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open
only)
OffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
One-touch close opera-
tion using the power win-
dow switches on the
front passenger door
and each rear door
OnOff——O
One-touch front passen-
ger window or rear side
window close operation
using the power window
switch on the driver’s
door
OnOff——O
123
710What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (→P. 231)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 231)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 219)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 224)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 173)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
716Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Care................................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Cargo hooks............................. 467
CD player .................................. 369
Chains....................................... 341
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 129
Battery precautions....... 528, 643
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 138
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 179
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 184
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 175
Rear door child-protectors .... 120
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 551
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 455
C
717Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 471
Coat hooks ............................... 479
Compass .................................. 494
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 470
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D
718Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 120
Back door.............................. 123
Door lock............................... 115
Door windows ....................... 172
Open door warning buzzer ... 118
Outside rear view mirrors...... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 120
Side doors............................. 115
Warning message ................. 593
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 337
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 158
Driving ...................................... 186 Break-in tips .......................... 187
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 339
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 285 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 293
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 291
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 332 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 102
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 332 Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Electronic key .......................... 108 Battery-saving function ......... 143
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 635
Replacing the battery............ 549
Emergency flashers ................ 572
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 581
If a warning light turns on ..... 581
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 591
If the battery is discharged ... 638
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you have a flat tire ............. 608
If you think something is wrong ................................. 579
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 573
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 575
If your vehicle overheats....... 644E