2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER airbag

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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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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi cator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buck le switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passenger’s seat belt pr etensioner and
force limiter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power source s. (P. 42)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warnin g
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warnin g buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system wa rning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tem porarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may com e on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressur e warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure w ill turn off the
warning light (afte r a few minutes).

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 696
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 697
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 700

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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRSLe coussin gonflable conducteur/le coussin gonflable passager
avant SRS
Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducte ur
et du passager avant contre le s chocs contre les éléments de
l’habitacle
Coussin gonflable SRS de genoux du conducteur
Participe à la protection du conducteur
Coussin gonflable d'assise SRS
Participe à la protection du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French explanat ion of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS air bag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc -
tions in English.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 549
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 448
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 442
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 458
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 455
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 338 Function ................................ 338
Warning light ......................... 583
Air conditioning filter .............. 549
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 549
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 448
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 442
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 458
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 455 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 583
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
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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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Keyless entrySmart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote
control......................... 122, 130
Keys .......................................... 114
Battery-saving function ......... 149
Electronic key ....................... 114
Engine switch................ 224, 227
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 637
If you lose your keys ............. 117
Key number plate.................. 114
Keyless entry ................ 121, 130
Mechanical key ..................... 116
Replacing the battery ............ 551
Warning buzzer..................... 148
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 115
Knee airbags .............................. 41
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) .......... 281
Language (multi-information
display)................................... 105
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) .................... 281 Lane departure alert function ............................... 281
Steering control function ....... 282
Vehicle sway warning ........... 282 Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 518
Hood lock release lever ........ 518
Shift lever.............................. 233
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 172
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever ................... 250, 254
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Lights Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 245
Fog light switch ..................... 249
Headlight switch ................... 241
Illuminated entry system ....... 465
Interior lights ......................... 464
Interior lights list.................... 464
Luggage compartment light..................................... 132
Personal lights ...................... 465
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 478
Wattage ................................ 665
Lock steering column ............. 172
Luggage compartment light ........................................ 132
Wattage ................................ 665
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”