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Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h ) below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for an y other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may b e heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 593)
■ When the sensor may not be correctly detect ing the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, o perate the
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types o f vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 299) may not be activated.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too highA buzzer also sounds.
P. 646
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem when it becomes available again.
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Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able due to a malfunction in a sensor other than
the camera sensorA buzzer also sounds.
Turn the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system off, wait for a little
while, and then turn the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steer ing control) system
back on.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or
covered with snow, ice, etc. or that a sensor is
misaligned A buzzer also sounds.
Clean off the dirt, snow, ice, etc. and drive
the vehicle with the operation conditions of
the BSM function ( P. 328) satisfied for
approximately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear, the sensor
may be misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system. • Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steering control) system A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Amber)
(Amber)

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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_UThe operation conditions of the camera sensor
(temperature, etc.) are not met.
When the operation conditions of the cam-
era sensor (temperature, etc.) are met, the
following systems will become available.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con- trol) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., are pres-
ent on the windshield in front of the camera sen-
sor
The following systems will be temporarily unus-
able.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
Tum the system off, remove any dirt, rain,
condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the
windshield, and then turn the system back
on.
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision sys-
tem A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes) (Amber)
(Flashes) (Amber)
(Flashes)

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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and ma y differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-informat ion display.
■ Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not functi on prop-
erly
P. 539
■ Warning buzzer
P. 589
■ Warning message in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displaye d even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the sa me speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Indicates that the pre-collision system sensor is
dirty, covered with ice, etc.
Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Continuing to drive th e vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

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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 ic
e (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 f it 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 spar e
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spa re 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 compac t
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly 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)

718Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 502, 506Aluminum wheels.................. 503
Exterior ................................. 502
Interior................................... 506
Seat belts .............................. 507
Cargo hooks............................. 473
CD player .................................. 375
Chains....................................... 348
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 .......... 135
Battery precautions....... 530, 645
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 144
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 185
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 181
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 553
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 461
Child-protectors ...................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 502, 506 Aluminum wheels ................. 503
Exterior ................................. 502
Interior .................................. 506
Seat belts.............................. 507
Clock......................................... 479
Coat hooks ............................... 487
Compass .................................. 496
Condenser................................ 527
Console box ............................. 467
Conversation mirror ................ 479
Cooling system........................ 526 Engine overheating............... 646
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 291
Cup holders ............................. 469
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 682
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DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) .................... 344
Daytime running light system .................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 474
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear window ................. 444, 450
Windshield .................... 443, 450
Dimensions .............................. 652
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Display Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Multi-information display ................................ 101
Warning message ................ 593
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122 Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 126
Back door ............................. 129
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors ............................ 121
Warning message................. 595
Downhill assist control system (DAC) ........................ 344
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 346
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 291 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 300
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 298
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 339
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