2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Light lever

5137-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( P. 661)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 661)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.

5187-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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5307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smar t key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initial ize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the e ngine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the batte ry is discon-
nected and reconnected, the vehicle will return the engine swit ch mode to
the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn
off the engine before disconnecting the battery. Take extra car e when con-
necting the battery if the engine switch mode prior to the batt ery being dis-
connected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the ri sk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tool s.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
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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)
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.
Con-
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.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)

6368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 640)
● There may be a malfunction i n the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is fun ctioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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6909-2. Customization
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Moon roof* (
 P. 182)
*: If equipped
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Turn signal lever ( P. 239)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turning left or rig ht while this func-
tion is off and the turn signal lever is moved to the first pos ition in the direc-
tion of the flashing light, the turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing
or off.
*2: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in the direction of flashing light.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is used (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only——O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
The number of times the
turn signal lights flash
automatically when the
turn signal lever is
moved to the first posi-
tion during a lane
change
*1
3
Off*2
——O4 to 7
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717Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................... 88Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer............. 583, 593
All-wheel drive system ............ 337
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 147
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 338 Function ................................ 338
Warning light ......................... 583
Armrest ..................................... 486
Assist grips .............................. 487
Audio input............................... 361
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Automatic light control system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 233 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 237
S mode ................................. 235
AUX port ................................... 361
Auxiliary boxes ................ 471, 474 Back door ................................ 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Battery ...................................... 529
Battery checking ................... 529
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 640
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 346
Bluetooth
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Entune Audio ................ 402, 403
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 390
Bottle holders .......................... 468
Brake Fluid ...................................... 661
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 583
Brake assist ............................. 338
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 323 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 328
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 331
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Flat tire...................................... 610
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 659
Brake .................................... 661
Washer ................................. 532
Fog lights ................................. 249 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 665
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 448
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 464
Wattage ................................ 665
Front fog lights ........................ 249 Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 665
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 442
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights ............... 465 Wattage ................................ 665
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment ............................ 155
Cleaning................................ 506
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 462 Front side marker lights ......... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 665
Fuel ........................................... 256 Capacity................................ 655
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system ... 582
Information............................ 666
Refueling .............................. 256
Type...................................... 655
Warning light......................... 584
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy .......... 103
Current fuel consumption ....................... 103
Fuel filler door ......................... 256 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 258
Refueling .............................. 256
Fuel pump shut off system..... 582
Fuses ........................................ 554
Garage door opener ................ 489
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 467
Grocery bag hooks.................. 473
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”