TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2003 XU20 / 1.G User Guide

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18. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
19. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Air conditioning controls and multiinformation display
7. Rear window defogger switch
8. Car audio
9. Cigarette lighter (vehicles with rear console) or power outlet (vehicles
without rear console)
10. Snow mode button 11. Seat heater switches
12. Power outlet (vehicles with rear console) or cigarette lighter (vehicles
without rear console)
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Traction control system off switch (twowheel drive models)

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls

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17. Outside rear view mirror defogger and
windshield wiper deicer switches
18. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobiliser system indicator light
19. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
9. Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1Open door warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning
light∗1
or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1
or
Vehicle skid control system warning light∗1
Traction control system off indicator light Antilock brake system warning light
∗1or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 105 in Section 15.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 125 in
Section 16. Cruise control indicator light
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Overdriveoff indicator light
Slip indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Snow mode indicator light

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 12
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Engine immobiliser system 15
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Side doors 16
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Power windows 24
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Back door 27
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Hood 28
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Theft deterrent system 29
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Fuel tank cap 31
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Electric moon roof 32
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SECTION 1 2

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master keys—These keys work in ev- ery lock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box.
To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys. 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with builtin transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the glove box.
Keys (without engine
immobiliser system) Keys (with engine immobiliser
system)

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A transponder chip for engine immobiliser
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
To protect things locked in the glove box
when you have your vehicle parked, leave
the sub key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after taking
off other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.

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Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
 Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
 Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under the direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials.
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.