parking brake TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage............ 195
Vehicle load limits ............. 200
Trailer towing..................... 201
Dinghy towing.................... 217
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 218
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 221
Automatic transmission .................... 227
Turn signal lever................ 233
Parking brake .................... 234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 235
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 243
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 244
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 248
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 250 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ........................... 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 261
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 285
Stop & Start system ........... 297
Rear view monitor system ............................. 307
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 316
• BSM function ................. 321
• RCTA function ............... 324
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 330
Driving assist systems ........................... 331
Downhill assist control system ............................. 337
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 339
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 343
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . P. 235
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Manual air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436, 442
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438, 444
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Entune Audio Plus
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Entune Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Power back door main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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Brake system warning
light ( P. 581)
(Amber)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(P. 583)
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(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 581)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 582)
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(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 581)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 582)
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(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 581)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 582)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 581)*4Rear seat seat belt
reminder lights
(P. 582)
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(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 581)*2, 5
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator
(P. 583)
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ABS warning light
(P. 581)*1
Master warning light
(P. 584)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 582)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 584)
*1, 3PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(P. 583)*1
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 582)

882. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction. Additionally, it will turn on if the
system is turned off.
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Parking brake warning
light ( P. 582)

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Operation of each component
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WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the lugga ge compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not fold down a rear seatback when there are passengers sitt ing in the
rear seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbac ks.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a colli sion, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hi ps and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may cont act the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury i n the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may un expect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
■ After adjusting or returning the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ........... 195
Vehicle load limits ............. 200
Trailer towing..................... 201
Dinghy towing ................... 217
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 218
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 221
Automatic transmission ..... 227
Turn signal lever................ 233
Parking brake .................... 234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 235
Automatic High Beam............................... 239
Fog light switch ................. 243
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 244
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 248 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 250
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P .......................... 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 261
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 285
Stop & Start system .......... 297
Rear view monitor system ............................ 307
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 316
• BSM function ................ 321
• RCTA function .............. 324
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 330
Driving assist systems........................... 331
Downhill assist control system ............................ 337
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 339
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 343

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P. 218, 221
With the brake pedal depressed , shift the shift lever to D.
(  P. 227)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 3 4 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with the Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start syst em is
enabled, depressing the brake pedal will stop the engine.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 227)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 234), and shift the shift lever to P.
(  P. 227)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 331)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following prec autions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or wh enever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 653)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking contro l, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it m ore difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle a s soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 573

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scrap ing noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and app ly the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent ac cidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped m ay cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.