2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID brake sensor

4657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.289)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the re ar bumper around the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, etc. ( P.282)
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.295)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.304, 470)

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*
*: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of app roximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause
the warning light to flash and the
warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat,
the sensor may n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.
■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 occupan
t classification
system (ECU and s ensors), “PASS
AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “PASS
AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front
passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front
passenger’s seat b elt pretensioner
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 3 4 )
■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 ta nk 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, con tact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns of f after the parking brake is fully release d,
the system is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

553What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON ( P.221)
 It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P.214)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.181)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.216)
 The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.463)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
(  P.224)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.460, 470)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 8 1 )
Do one of the following to stop
the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-informat ion display. (P.470)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (vehicles
with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed

556Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking................... 416
If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 491
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 327
Replacing ............................. 494
Warning light ........................ 461
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 280
Brake Brake hold ............................ 227
Fluid ............................. 414, 511
Parking brake ....................... 224
Regenerative braking ............. 72
Warning light ........................ 460
Brake assist ............................ 319
Break-in tips ........ ................... 191
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 92
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 280
Buzzer Hands off steering wheel warn-ing (LTA) ............................. 265
C
Care Exterior ................................. 394
Interior .................................. 397
Seat belts ............................. 397
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 394
Cargo capacity ....................... 200
Cargo net hooks .. ................... 364
Chains ..................................... 328
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 60
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 55
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 43 Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system
installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........62
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions .417, 495
Airbag precautions .................39
Back door precautions..........135
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............352
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Moon roof precautions..........183
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................187
Power window lock switch ....181
Power window precautions...180
Rear door child-protectors ....134
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................439
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................29
Seat belt precautions..............49
Child-protectors......................134
Cleaning Exterior .................................394
Interior ..................................397
Radar sensor ........................244
Seat belts .............................397
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................394
Clock ....................................89, 92
Coat hooks ..............................377
Condenser ............. ..................414
Console box ............................360
Conversation mirror ...............383
Cooling system .......................413 Engine overheating ..............497
Hybrid system overheating ...498

564Alphabetical Index
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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 488
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 240
Regenerative braking ............... 72
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 438
Fuses ................................... 439
Light bulbs ............................ 443
Tires ..................................... 474
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 540
Resetting the message indicat- ing maintenance is required 401
Road Sign Assist .................... 267
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ......... 267
S
Safety Connect ......................... 65
Seat belt reminder light . 463, 464
Seat belts .................................. 27 Automatic Locking Retractor .. 28
Child restraint system installation............................................. 52
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.............................. 397
Emergency Locking Retractor 28
How to wear your seat belt..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt................................ 28
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use................................. 27
Reminder light and buzzer . 463, 464
Seat belt extender .................. 28
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 32
SRS warning light................. 462
Seat heaters ............................ 352
Seat position memory ............ 159
Seat ventilators ...................... 352
Seating capacity ..................... 200
Seats Adjustment ........................... 153 Adjustment precautions ........153
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ............................50
Cleaning ...............................397
Driving position memory .......159
Head restraints .....................162
Properly sitting in the seat ......25
Seat heaters ....... ..................352
Seat position memory...........159
Seat ventilators.....................352
Sensor Automatic headlight system .230
Automatic High Beam system...........................................232
Digital Rearview Mirror .........171
Inside rear view mirror ..........167
Intuitive parking assist ..........286
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....257
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ......312
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ....................307
Radar sensor ................243, 282
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ...........................................237
RCTA ....................................295
Service plug ..............................75
Service reminder message ....401
Shift lever Hybrid transmission ..............220
If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................221
Shift lever light........................356
Shift lock system ....................221
Shopping bag hooks ..............364
Side airbags ..............................34
Side doors Door lock ..............................131
Side marker lights Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............443