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Maintenance and care
■How to initialize the tire 
pressure warning system
4.2-inch display
1 Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed 
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
( P.511)
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire 
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3 Turn the power switch to ON.
4 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
5 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select   and 
then press and hold  .
6 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “TPWS” 
and then press  .
7 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “Set 
Pressure” and then press 
and hold  .
7-inch display
1 Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed 
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
( P. 5 1 1 )
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire 
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this  pressure level.
3Turn the power switch to ON.
4 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
5 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select   and 
then press and hold  .
6 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “TPWS” 
and then press  .
7 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “Set 
Pressure” and then press 
and hold  .
“Setting Tire Pressure Warning 
System” will be displayed on the 
multi-information display and the 
tire pressure warning light will 
blink 3 times.
When the message disappears, 
initialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the 
multi-information display. Also, 
“--” is displayed for inflation 
pressure of each tire on the 
multi-information display while 
the tire pressure warning sys-
tem determines the position. 

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Drive the vehicle at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 
more for approximately 10 to 30 
minutes until the inflation pres-
sure of each tire is displayed on 
the multi-information display.
When initialization is complete, 
the inflation pressure of each 
tire will be displayed on the 
multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven 
at approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more, initialization can 
be completed by driving for a 
long time. However, if initializa-
tion does not complete after 
driving for 1 hour or more, park 
the vehicle in a safe place for 
approximately 20 minutes and 
then drive the vehicle again.
■Initializing the tire pressure 
warning system
Initialize the syst em with the tire 
inflation pressure  adjusted to the 
specified level.
■Initialization procedure
●Make sure to carry out initializa-
tion after adjusting the tire inflation 
pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold 
before carrying out  initialization or 
tire inflation pressure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the 
power switch off during initializa-
tion, it is not necessary to restart 
the initialization ag ain as initializa-
tion will restart aut omatically when 
the power switch has been turned 
to ON for the next time.
●If you accidentally restart the ini-
tialization when ini tialization is not 
necessary, adjust the tire inflation 
pressure to the  specified level  when the tires are cold, and con-
duct initialization again.
●While the position of each tire is 
being determined and the inflation 
pressures are not being displayed 
on the multi-information display, if 
the inflation pressure of a tire 
drops, the tire pressure warning 
light will come on.
■When initializat
ion of the tire 
pressure warning system has 
failed
Initialization may  take longer to 
complete if the vehi cle is driven on 
an unpaved road. When performing 
initialization, drive  on a paved road if 
possible. Depending on the driving 
environment and condition of the 
tires, initialization will be completed 
in approximately 10 to 30 minutes. If 
initialization is not complete after 
driving approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes, continue driving for a while.
If the inflation pressure of each tire 
is not displayed after driving for 
approximately 1 ho ur, perform the 
following procedure.
●Park the vehicle in a safe place for 
approximately 20 minutes. Then 
drive straight (with occasional left 
and right turns) at approximately 
25 mph (40 km/h) or more for 
approximately 10 to 30 minutes.
However, in the following situations, 
the tire inflation pr essure will not be 
recorded and the system will not 
operate properly. Perform initializa-
tion again.
●If the vehicle is reversed during 
initialization, the data up to that 
point is reset, so p erform the ini-
tialization procedure again from 
the beginning.
●When operating the tire pressure 
warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not blink 3 
times.
●After performing initialization, the 
tire pressure warn ing light blinks 
for 1 minute then stays on while  

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Maintenance and care
driving.
If the inflation pressure of each tire 
is still not displayed, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Every tire pressure warning 
valve and transmitter has a 
unique ID code. When replacing 
a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, it is necessary 
to register the ID code. When 
registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.
4.2-inch display
1 Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed 
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
( P.511)
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire 
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3 Turn the power switch to ON.
4 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
5 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select   and 
then press and hold  .
6 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “TPWS” 
and then press  .
7 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select 
“Change Wheel” and then 
press   until the tire pres-
sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.
The change wheel set mode is acti-
vated and registra tion is started.
Then a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display. 
When registration is being per-
formed, the tire pressure warning 
light will blink for  approximately 1 
minute then illumi nate and “--” will 
be displayed for the inflation pres-
sure of each tire o n the multi-infor-
mation display.
8 Drive the vehicle at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 
more for approximately 10 to 
30 minutes.
When registration is completed, the 
tire pressure warni ng light will go off 
and the inflation pressure of each 
tire will be disp layed on the 
multi-information display.
WA R N I N G
■When initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system
Do not initializing tire inflation 
pressure without first adjusting 
the tire inflation pressure to the 
specified level. Otherwise, the tire 
pressure warning light may not 
come on even if the tire inflation 
pressure is low, or it may come on 
when the tire inflation pressure is 
actually normal.
Registering ID codes 

4286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER HV_UEven if the vehicle is not driven at 
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 
more, registration can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time. 
However, if regist
ration does not 
complete after driving for 1 hour or 
more, perform the procedure again 
from the beginning.
9 Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. ( P.425)
7-inch display
1 Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed 
while the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
( P.511)
Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specifie d cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire 
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3 Turn the power switch to ON.
4 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
5 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select   and 
then press and hold  .
6 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select “TPWS” 
and then press  .
7 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch, select 
“Change Wheel” and then 
press   until the tire pres- sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.
The change wheel set mode is acti-
vated and registra
tion is started.
Then a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display. 
When registration is being per-
formed, the tire pressure warning 
light will blink for  approximately 1 
minute then illumi nate and “--” will 
be displayed for the inflation pres-
sure of each tire o n the multi-infor-
mation display.
8 Drive the vehicle at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 
more for approximately 10 to 
30 minutes.
When registration is completed, the 
tire pressure warni ng light will go off 
and the inflation pressure of each 
tire will be disp layed on the 
multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle  is not driven at 
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 
more, registration can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time. 
However, if registration does not 
complete after driving for 1 hour or 
more, perform the p rocedure again 
from the beginning.
9 Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. ( P.425)
■When registering ID codes
●ID code registrati on is performed 
while driving at a vehicle speed of 
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 
or more.
●Before performing ID code regis-
tration, make sure that no wheels 
with tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitters installed are near 
the vehicle.
●Make sure to initi alize the tire 
pressure warning system after 
registering the ID codes. If the 
system is initialized before regis- 

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The recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure and tire size 
are displayed on the tire and 
loading information label. 
(P. 5 1 1 )
Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge
1 Remove the tire valve cap. 2
Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire 
valve.
3 Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.
4 If the tire inflation pressure is 
not at the recommended 
level, adjust the pressure.
If you add too much air, press 
the center of the valve to 
deflate.
5 After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement 
and adjustment, apply soapy 
water to the valve and check 
for leakage.
6 Put the tire valve cap back 
on.
■Tire inflation pressure check 
interval
You should check ti re inflation pres-
sure every two week s, or at least 
once a month. Do not forget to 
check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation 
pressure
Driving with incorrec t tire inflation 
pressure may resul t in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor 
handling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, 
have it checked by your Toyota 
dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire 
inflation pressure
When checking tire  inflation pres-
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure
Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure 

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Maintenance and care
sure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are 
cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for 
at least 3 hours or has not been 
driven for more tha n 1 mile or 1.5 
km, you will get an  accurate cold 
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is 
properly inflated based only on its 
appearance.
●It is normal for th e tire inflation 
pressure to be higher after driving 
as heat is generated in the tire. Do 
not reduce tire inflation pressure 
after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity 
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight 
should be placed so that the vehi-
cle is balanced.
WA R N I N G
■Proper inflation  is critical to 
save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly 
inflated, the following conditions 
may occur which could lead to an 
accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting 
from overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire 
and wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire 
damage
●Greater possibilit y of tire dam-
age while driving  (due to road 
hazards, expansion joints, 
sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjust-
ing tire infla tion pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps 
back on.
If a valve cap is no t installed, dirt 
or moisture may get into the valve 
and cause an air leak, resulting in 
decreased tire inflation pressure. 

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When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or 
types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been 
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are 
equipped with tire pressure warning 
valves and transmit ters that allow 
the tire pressure warning system to 
provide advance warning in the 
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are 
replaced, tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters must be 
installed. ( P.423)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or 
heavily corroded, it should 
be replaced. Otherwise, the 
tire may separate from the 
wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.
Wheel selection
WA R N I N G
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from  those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual, 
as this may result in a loss of 
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a 
leaking wheel which is designed 
for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious 
injury.
■When installing the wheel 
nuts
Never use oil or grease on the 
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively tight-
ened, leading to bolt or disc wheel 
damage. In addition, the oil or 
grease can cause the wheel nuts 
to loosen and the wheel may fall 
off, causing an accident and 
resulting in death or serious injury. 
Remove any oil or grease from 
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracke d or deformed 
wheels. Doing so could cause the 
tire to leak air during driving, pos-
sibly causing an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replace-
ment may affect the tire pres-
sure warning valves and 
transmitters, make sure to have 
tires serviced by your Toyota 
dealer or other qualified service 
shop. In additio n, make sure to 
purchase your tire pressure 
warning valves  and transmit-
ters at your Toyota dealer. 

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Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
 Make sure the vehicle has a 
full tank of gasoline and the 
area around the headlight is 
not deformed.
 Park the vehicle on level 
ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation 
pressure is at the specified 
level.
 Have someone sit in the 
driver’s seat.
 Bounce the vehicle several 
times. 1
Using a Phillips-head screw-
driver, turn bolt A in either 
direction.
Remember the turning direction 
and the number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number 
of turns and in the same 
direction as step  1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted 
using this procedu re, take the vehi-
cle to your Toyota  dealer to adjust 
the headlight aim.
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjust-
ing bolts
Before checking the head-
light aim
Adjusting the headlight 
aim