2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

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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 engine, 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: 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

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................5
Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 24
For safe driving ..................... 25
Seat belts .............................. 27
SRS airbags .......................... 34
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 43
Exhaust gas precautions....... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 49
Child restraint systems .......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 69
Alarm ..................................... 70
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 74
Gauges and meters (7-inch dis- play) .................................... 79
Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display)................................ 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................................ 87
Multi-information display (12.3-inch display)............... 96
Head-up display ................. 103
Fuel consumption information ......................................... 1083-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors .......................... 115
Back door ........................... 119
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 136
Rear seats.......................... 137
Driving position memory .... 142
Head restraints................... 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ....... 149
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 150
Outside rear view mirrors ... 160
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 162
Moon roof ........................... 165
Panoramic moon roof......... 168
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 174
Cargo and luggage ............ 181
Vehicle load limits .............. 184
Trailer towing...................... 18
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Dinghy towing ....................19

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4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...... 197
Automatic transmission ...... 201
Turn signal lever................. 204
Parking brake ..................... 205
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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Brake Hold .........................208
4-3. Operating the lights and wip- ers
Headlight switch ................. 210
Automatic High Beam ........ 213
Fog light switch .................. 216
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 216
Rear windshield wiper and washer ............................. 219
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .. 221
4-5. Using the driving support sys- tems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +......................................... 223
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ......................................... 228
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)... 239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........ 249
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..... 261
Stop & Start system ........... 264
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)... 270
Intuitive parking assist ........ 275
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............................ 283
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ......................................... 289
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................. 296
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).... 299
Driving mode select switch ......................................... 300
Multi-terrain Select ............. 301
Snow mode switch ............. 304
Downhill assist control system ......................................... 305
Driving assist systems........ 3074-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 314
Utility vehicle precautions .. 317
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 322
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............................. 331
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators.... 335
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 337
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ...... 340
Luggage compartment features ......................................... 344
5-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ........ 349
Garage door opener........... 360
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 370
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 373
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ........ ................................. 37

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General maintenance......... 378
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ...... 380
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 382
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

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Hood ..................................384
Positioning a floor jack ....... 385
Engine compartment .......... 386
Tires ................................... 393
Tire inflation pressure......... 405
Wheels ............................... 407
Air conditioning filter ........... 408
Electronic key battery ......... 410
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 412
Headlight aim ..................... 414
Light bulbs .......................... 415
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 424
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising......................................... 425
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 427
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 429
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 430
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 431
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 442
If you have a flat tire ........... 446
If the engine will not start ... 460
If you lose your keys .......... 461
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................. 462
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 463
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 465If your vehicle overheats ....
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If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 471
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 474
Fuel information ................. 482
Tire information .................. 484
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 494
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 507
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 510
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ............. 510
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 511
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 512
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 519
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........ ................................. 522
Alphab

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8Vehicle specifications
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Index

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the lights may diff er depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors ......... ................................. ................................ P.115
Locking/unlocking .............................................. .................. P.115
Opening/closing the side windows ............................... ........ P.162
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key .................. P. 4 6 3
Warning lights/warning messages ............................... P .431, 442
Back door ...................................................... ..................... P.119
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................ P.122
Opening from outside........................................... ................ P.123
Warning lights/warning messages ............................... P .431, 442
Outside rear view mirrors ................................................. P.160
Adjusting the mirror angle ..................................... ............... P.160
Folding the mirrors ............................................ ................... P.161
Driving position memory
*..................................................... P.142
Defogging the mirrors .......................................... ................ P.324
Windshield wipers.............................................. ................ P.216

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Precautions for winter season.............................................. P.314
To prevent freezing (windshiel d wiper de-icer) ..................... P.324
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.371
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.221
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.221
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.475
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.393
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ........ P.393, 479
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.314
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.393
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.446
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.384
Opening ............................................................................... P.384
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.476
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.469
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.442
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*..................... P.204,210
Parking lights
*............................................................... ..... P.210
Headlights/daytime running lights
*.................................. P.210
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.210
Daytime running lights .. .................................................... P.210
Front side marker lights ....................................... ............. P.210
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights*........................... P.210
Front fog lights
*............................................................... ... P.216
Stop/tail lights ............................................... ..................... P.210
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.210
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.201
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.415, Watts: P.481)

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License plate lights............................................................ P.210
Rear turn signal lights ........................................ ............... P.204
Rear side marker lights ........................................ ............. P.210
Side turn signal lights ........................................ ............... P.204
*: If equipped

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■Instrument panel
Engine switch ..................................................................... P.197
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......................... .... P.197
Emergency stop of the engin e ............................................. P.424
When the engine will not start ................................. ............. P.460
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.442
Shift lever.................................................... ........................ P.201
Changing the shift position.................................... ............... P.202
Precautions for towing .. ....................................... ................ P.427
When the shift lever does not move............................. ........ P.202
Meters ............................................................................. P.79, 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ............................................................... .............. P.79, 81, 82, 86
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ................ P.74
When a warning light turns on .................................. ........... P.431
Multi-information display . ............................................. P.87, 96
Display ........................................................ ..................... P.87, 96
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P. 4 4 2