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HIGHLANDER HV_U
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Hood ..................................414
Positioning a floor jack ....... 415
Engine compartment .......... 416
12-volt battery .................... 421
Tires ................................... 424
Tire inflation pressure......... 436
Wheels ............................... 438
Air conditioning filter ........... 439
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vents
and filter ........................... 441
Electronic key battery ......... 444
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 446
Headlight aim ..................... 448
Light bulbs .......................... 449
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 458
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................ 459
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 461
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 464
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 466
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 476
If you have a flat tire ........... 481
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................... 493
If you lose your keys .......... 495
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................. 495
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 496If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged ............................ 498
If your vehicle overheats .... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 507
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 510
Fuel information ................. 518
Tire information .................. 520
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 530
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 542
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 544
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 544
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 546
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 553
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ......................................... 55
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Alphab etical Index
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7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
13Pictorial index
HIGHLANDER HV_UPrecautions for winter seas
on.............................................. P.333
To prevent freezing (windshiel d wiper de-icer) ..................... P.344
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.401
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.240
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.240
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.511
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.424
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ........ P.424, 515
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.333
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.424
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.481
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.414
Opening ............................................................................... P.414
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.512
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.504
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.476
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*................... P.223P.229
Parking lights
*............................................................... ..... P.229
Headlights/daytime running lights
*.................................. P.229
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.229
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.229
Front side marker lights ....................................... ............. P.229
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights*........................... P.229
Front fog lights ............................................... .................... P.235
Stop/tail lights ............................................... ..................... P.229
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.229
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.220
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.449, Watts: P.516)
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 403
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 406
General maintenance.. 408
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 410
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 412
Hood ........................... 414
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 415
Engine compartment ... 416
12-volt battery ............. 421
Tires ............................ 424
Tire inflation pressure.. 436
Wheels ......... ...............438
Air conditioning filter .... 439
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vents and filter ........... 441
Electronic key battery.. 444
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 446
Headlight aim .............. 448Light bulbs ...................
449
4136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Hybrid battery
(traction bat-
tery) air intake
vent (P.441)• Vacuum cleaner,
etc.
• Phillips screw- driver
Headlight aim
( P.448)• Phillips-head
screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P.449)
• Bulb with same
number and
wattage rating as
original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
( P.419)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.436)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.420)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for
winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools■When working on the engine
compartment
●Make sure that the “ACCES-
SORY” or “IGNITION ON” on
the multi-information display
and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Be careful not to touch the
engine, power control unit, radi-
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot.
Oil and other fluids may also be
hot.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel.
Fuel fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.419)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc. from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
4496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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1Using 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 procedure, take the vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to adjust
the headlight aim.
Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. ( P.516)
P.535
Front (type A)
Front turn signal lights/park-
ing lights
Adjusting the headlight
aimLight bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Turning off the power
back door main switch
Bulb locations
563Alphabetical Index
HIGHLANDER HV_UEvent data recorder (EDR)......... 7
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Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system........................................... 426
Vehicles with a spare tire ..... 481
Floor mats ................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 515
Hybrid transmission.............. 514
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights Switch................................... 235
Footwell light .................... ...... 362
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 153
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving position memory....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 162
Memory recall function ......... 161
Seat heaters ......................... 358
Seat position memory .......... 159
Seat ventilators .................... 358
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 229
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Fuel Capacity ............................... 511
Fuel gauge ............................. 89
Information ........................... 518
Refueling .............................. 240
Type ..................................... 511
Warning light ........................ 469 Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....94, 102
Current fuel consumption94, 102
Fuel economy ...................94, 102
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................495
Refueling ..............................240
Fuel gauge.................................89
Fuses .......................................446
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Garage door opene r ...............390
Gauges ......................................89
Glove box ................................366
Glove box light........................366
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Head restraints .......................162
Headlight aim ..........................448
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ..................................231
Automatic High Beam system ...........................................232
Light switch...........................229
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Head-up display ...................... 112 Driving information display area........................................... 112
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 115
Navigation system-linked display ........................................... 115
Settings ................................ 114
Heated steering wheel............358
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........358
Outside rear view mirrors ...344, 348
565Alphabetical Index
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Keyless entrySmart key system................. 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Keys Battery-saving function......... 147
Electronic key ....................... 128
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 496
If you lose your keys ............ 495
Key number plate ................. 128
Keyless entry........ 131, 136, 146
Mechanical key .................... 128
Power switch ........................ 213
Replacing the battery ........... 444
Warning buzzer .................... 146
Wireless remote control ....... 129
Knee airbags ............................. 34
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Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Operation ............................. 260
Warning messages............... 270
Language (multi-information dis- play) ................................. 97, 107
LATCH anchors ........................ 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 414
Hood lock release lever........ 414
Shift lever ............................. 220
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wiper lever ................... 235, 238
License plate lights Light switch .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 449
Lights Automatic High Beam system........................................... 232
Fog light switch .................... 235 Front interior lights................363
Front personal lights .............363
Headlight switch ...................229
Interior lights .........................362
Interior lights list ...................362
Rear interior lights ................363
Rear personal lights .............363
Replacing light bulbs ............449
Turn signal lever ...................223
Vanity lights ..........................388
Welcome light illumination con-
trol ......................................230
Lock steering column ............214
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) Operation..............................260
Warning messages ...............270
Luggage cover ........................370
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Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..412
General maintenance ...........408
Maintenance data .................510
Maintenance requirements ...406
Malfunction indicator lamp ....467
Menu icons ........................92, 101
Meter Clock ................................89, 92
Hybrid System Indicator .........90
Indicators ................................86
Instrument panel light control .92
Meter control switches....93, 102
Meters ....................................89
Multi-information display.92, 101
Settings ..........................97, 107
Warning lights .......................466
Warning message.................476
Mirrors Digital Rearview Mirror .........167
Inside rear view mirror ..........166
Outside rear view mirror defog-gers ............................344, 348