2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER tow

4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
lock.
3Turn the tire jack portion
by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.
The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They indi-
cate the jack po int positions.
4Raise the vehicle until the tire
is slightly raised off the
ground.
5 Remove all the wheel nuts
and the tire.
When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
■If the spare tire cannot be low-
ered
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it
may not have been stowed properly.
Perform the following procedure:
1 Fully tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt by turning the jack handle
clockwise until two clicks are
heard and the jack handle skips.
2 Turn the jack handle counter-
clockwise to lower the spare tire.
If the spare tire still cannot be low-
ered, attempt to fully tighten the
spare tire clamp bolt again by turn-
ing the jack handle clockwise. Then
turn it counterclockwise at least 2
turns to lower the spare tire.
If the spare tire still cannot be low-

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
wheel .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered portion
comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Vehicles with wheel locks: Tighten
the wheel lock using the wheel lock
key after tightening the other wheel
nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under
stowing the tire may result in
damage to the spare tire carrier
and loss of the tire, which could
result in serious injury or death.

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
2Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner sur-
face facing toward you. Pass
the hoist assembly and
holding bracket through
the wheel opening.
3 Fully depress the secondary
latch and install the bracket to the hoist
assembly .
4 Lay the tire on the ground
with the outer surface (valve
stem) facing up.
5 Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly
is perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,
Stowing the flat tire, jack
and all tools

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
near where the wire cable is
hanging from.)
Valve stem
6 Using the jack handle and
adapter socket, tighten the
tire clamp bolt by turning it
clockwise until the tire is in
the correct position and two
clicks are heard as the jack
handle skips.
7 Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
1 Push and pull the tire
2 Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is not
hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists,
repeat steps 2 to 7.
8 Repeat step 7, any time the
tire is lowered or disturbed.
9 Stow the jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
●The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the label “TEMPORARY
USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire tempo-
rarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the compact
spare tire. ( P.479)
■When using the compact spare
tire (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
As the compact spare tire is not
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transm itter, low infla-
tion pressure of t he spare tire will
not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also , if you replace
the compact spare ti re after the tire
pressure warning light comes on,
the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped (vehicles with a com-
pact spare tire)
When driving with the compact
spare tire installed, the vehicle
height will be diffe rent than when
driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a
road covered wit h snow or ice
(vehicles with a compact spare
tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one
of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the com-
pact spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the
tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle (vehicles with a com-
pact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with
standard tires. Be careful when
driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire (vehi-
cles with a compact spare
tire)
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire. Tire chains may
damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object
caught between the tire and the
vehicle underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt to hold the spare
wheel carrier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire
location. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the spare tire
carrier. Proper storage reduces
the possibility of injury in a colli-
sion or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and
the spare tire replaced with it as
soon as possible.
■Proper storage of the spare
tire
●If the hoist assembly is slanted
when stowing a tire, the hoist
assembly may become stuck in
the wheel opening and the tire
may not be raised properly,
causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.
●Do not attempt to turn the spare
tire clamp bolt without a tire on
the hoist assembly, as doing so
may cause the wire cable to slip
off of the shaft inside the unit
and the wire cable may not be
able to be raised or lowered. If
the spare tire clamp bolt has
been turned without a tire on the
hoist assembly and the wire
cable cannot be raised or low-
ered, contact your Toyota
dealer.

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the ac celerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the front wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

527Alphabetical Index
Cruise controlDynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
Cup holders ............................ 341
Current fuel consumption . 88, 99
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 494
D
Daytime running light system210 Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ........................ 324
Windshield............................ 324
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 478
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 150
Dimension ............................... 474
Dinghy towing ........................ 196
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
Head-up display ................... 103
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 245
Multi-information display .. 87, 96
RCTA .................................... 283
Warning message ................ 442
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 377
Door courtesy lights .............. 337
Door lock Back door ............................. 119
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system................. 131
Wireless remote control ....... 113
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 118
Back door ............................. 119 Door glasses ........................162
Door lock .............................. 119
Open door warning buzzer . 116,
11 8
Outside rear view mirrors .....160
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Downhill assist control system ...............................................305
Drive distance ...........................91
Drive information ......................91
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......142
Memory recall function .........144
Driving Break-in tips .........................175
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...300
Procedures ...........................174
Winter drive tips....................314
Driving information display .....88
Driving mode select switch ...300
Driving position memory .......142 Memory recall function .........144
Driving range ................88, 89, 99
Driving support system informa- tion display................90, 98, 100
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............249Warning message.................259
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................308
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ...................................308
E
Eco drive mode .......................300
Eco Driving Indicator .......89, 106
Eco Driving Indicator Light......89
EDR (Event data recorder) .........7
Elapsed time .............................91

528Alphabetical Index
Electric Power Steering (EPS)............................................... 307Warning light ........................ 433
Electronic key ......................... 112 Battery-saving function......... 132
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 463
Replacing the battery ........... 410
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 169
Operation ............................. 168
Emergency flashers ............... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 431
If a warning light turns on ..... 431
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 442
If the battery is discharged ... 465
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 463
If the engin e will not start ..... 460
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 462
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 446
If you lose your keys ............ 461
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 429
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 471
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 427
If your vehicle overheats ...... 469
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 199
Compartment ....................... 386
Engine switch ....................... 197
Fuel pump shut off system ... 430
Hood..................................... 384 How to start the engine ........197
Identification number ............475
If the engine will not start......460
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency .................424
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...........................................197
Overheating ..........................469
Tachometer.......................79, 82
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................477
Checking ..............................389
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................314
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................79, 82
Engine immobilizer system .....69
Engine oil Capacity ...............................476
Checking ..............................386
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................314
Warning light.........................432
Engine oil maintenance data .388
Engine switch .........................197 Auto power off fun ction .........200
Changing the engine switch modes.................................199
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................424
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
...............................................307 Warning light.........................433
Event data recorder (EDR) .........7
F
Flat tire Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................396
Vehicles with a spare tire......446
Floor mats .................................24