2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER warning light

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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation p ressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has t ires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indica ted on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should de termine
the proper tire inflation p ressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS -tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Acco rdingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning ligh t) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible , and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread lif e, and may
affect the vehicle’s handl ing and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintena nce, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-
ing system) malfunction indicato r to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal func-
tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the tell tale will
flash for approximately one mi nute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle star t-ups
as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tir e pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or al ternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure w arning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning sys tem) to
continue to function properly.

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Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been per formed, contact your Toyota deal er.
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display,
stay calm and perform the following actions:
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Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing
A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force
than usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof is not fully closed (with the engine switch off,
and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof or panoramic moon
roof.
(AWD models)
Indicates that the AWD system is not currently
functional
A buzzer also sounds.
 Reduce vehicle speed or stop the vehicle in
a safe place until the warnings clear. In this
case, do not stop the engine.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed ( P. 510)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 341)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable
Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Con-
tinu-
ous  The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.

Shift the shift lever to P.
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tinu-
ousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
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6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Install the inside spare tire
cover to the outside spare tire
cover.
Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly
exists, repeat steps
to .
Repeat step , any t ime the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY US E
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 6 6 2 )
■When the compact spare tire is installed (vehicles with a compa ct
spare tire)
The vehicle is lower when the compact spare tire is installed compared to
when standard tires are installed.
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressur e
warning system)
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
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■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally ignit ing the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the in tended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come in to contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open fla me near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte , while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the foll owing pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and t ake care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact wit h skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medica l attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, term inals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not beco me entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

713What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (with the engine not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 229)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 584)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 240)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 583, 593)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 88)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
The engine switch is tur ned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)