2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER key

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*1: Brake system warning buzzer: When there is a possible problem that could
affect braking performance, the warning light will come on and a warning
buzzer will sound.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: P. 596
*3: If equipped
*4: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
Vehicles without a smart key system: The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds
to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If
the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once.
If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to
alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Onc e the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 s econds.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds
once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, th e buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is s till unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the fron t passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds on ce if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt i s still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
*5: Rear seat seat belt buzzer:
The second and third passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to ale rt the sec-
ond and third passengers that his or her seat belt is not faste ned. The
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed o f 12 mph
(20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzz er will sound in
a different tone for 24 more seconds.

6058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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)
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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ous  The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
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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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6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once3 times
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Turn the engine switch off.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
engine switch was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
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times
An attempt was made to drive
when the electronic key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
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uous
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door with the
electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 551)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart key system
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
• When the doors wereunlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Once
During a engine starting proce-
dure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning
properly ( P. 637), the engine
switch was touched with the
electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
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Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,
the doors were unlocked and
then the driver’s door was
opened and closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode with-
out starting the engine
• The shift lever was shifted to P from another position with
the engine switch in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
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6118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Jack handles
Wheel nut wrenchWheel lock key (if equipped)
Jack
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6148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Pull the strap upwards to open
the center deck board.
Remove the mat.
Remove the cover.
If it is difficult to remove the
cover, you can use your key.
Taking out the spare tire
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