TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2022 Manual PDF
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711-4. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after 
the engine switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type engine immobilizer 
system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key registered to the 
security system (key with a built-in 
transponder chip) of another vehi-
cle
Engine immobilizer 
system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the engine from 
starting if a key has not 
been previously registered 
in the vehicle’s on-board 
computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system 
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721-4. Theft deterrent system
■Certification for the engine immobilizer system
Except for vehicles sold in Canada
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified  or removed, the 
proper operation of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 
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731-4. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
*: If equipped
■Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows, moon roof (if 
equipped) and panoramic 
moon roof (if equipped) are 
closed before the alarm is set.
 No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors. The system  will be set automatically after 30 
seconds.
The security indicator changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to 
ACC or ON, or start the 
engine. (The alarm will be 
deactivated or stopped after a 
few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the 
following situations: 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the 
alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens 
a door or hood, or unlocks the 
vehicle.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected. 
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or 
opened in any way other 
than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control 
or mechanical key. (The 
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system 
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741-4. Theft deterrent system
●The battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is 
locked. (P.492)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending 
on the situation, th e door may auto-
matically lock to p revent improper 
entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the 
vehicle unlocks the door and the 
alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a 
person remaining  in the vehicle 
unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 
battery
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified  or removed, the 
proper operation of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 76
Gauges and meters ....... 81
Multi-information display  (4.2-inch display) .......... 84
Multi-information display  (7-inch display) ............. 93
Head-up display .......... 103
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................ 108 
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762-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all 
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ 
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, 
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of  
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators  displayed on the instru-
ment cluster 
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772-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ 
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.456)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.456)
(yellow)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.456)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.456)
Charging system warning 
light
*1 (  P.457)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.457)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.457)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.457)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.457)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.458)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.458)
Brake Overri de System 
warning light/Drive-Start 
Control warning light
*2 
(  P.458)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering 
system warning light 
( P.458)
Low fuel leve l warning 
light
*1(  P.459)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder 
light ( P.459) 
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782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to 
indicate 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: This light illuminates on the 
multi-information display.
*3: 7-inch display only : This light illu-
minates on the mu lti-information 
display.
*4: This light comes on when the  system is turned off.
*5: 4.2-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine 
switch is turned to ON to indicate 
that a system check is being per-
formed. 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.
*6: 7-inch display only
The indicators inform the driver 
of the operating state of the 
Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light
*2 
(  P.459)
Tire pressure warning 
light
*1 (  P.460)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.460)
(flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor
*3, 4, 5 (if equipped) 
(  P.460)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*1, 4, 6 (if 
equipped) ( P.461)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 4 ( if 
equipped) ( P.461)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 4, 6 
(if equipped) ( P.461)
(flashes or 
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1 
(  P.462)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.462)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1 
(  P.463)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1 
(  P.463)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.463)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning 
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such 
as the ABS and SRS warning 
lights not come on when you start 
the engine, this could mean that 
these systems are not available to 
help protect you in an accident, 
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle 
inspected by you r Toyota dealer 
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators 
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792-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P.209)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P.216)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P.216)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.218)
Automatic High Beam indi-
cator
*1 (  P.219)
Front fog light indicator
*1 
(if equipped) ( P.222)
PCS warning light
*3, 4 
(  P.238)
Cruise control indicator
*2 
(  P.265)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator
*2 (  P.257)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator
*2 (  P.257)
(white)
LTA  i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.252)
(green)
LTA  i n d i c a t o r*2 ( P.235, 
252)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA  i n d i c a t o r*2 (  P.252)
BSM outside rear view 
mirror indicators
*5, 6 (if 
equipped) (P.278, 293)
BSM OFF indicator
*2, 3 (if 
equipped) (P.278)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*3, 4, 10(if 
equipped) (P.285)
RCTA OFF indicator*2, 3 (if 
equipped) ( P.293)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 4, 
10
(if equipped) ( P.301)
Stop & Start indicator
*1, 9 
(if equipped) ( P.272)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor
*1, 3, 9 (if equipped) 
(  P.273)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*4 ( P.319)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 4 
(  P.320)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*2 (  P.202)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*4 
(  P.210)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*4 
(  P.210)
Brake hold standby indica-
tor
*4 (  P.213)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*4 (  P.213)
Snow mode indicator
*2 
(  P.315)
Downhill assist control 
system indicator
*1, 9 (if 
equipped) ( P.316)
Eco Driving Indicator 
Light
*4 (  P. 8 6 ,   9 5 )
Low outside temperature 
indicator
*2, 7 (  P. 8 1 )
Security indicator
*8 
(  P.71, 73)
“PASS AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator
*4, 8 (  P. 4 3 ) 
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802-1. Instrument cluster
Drive mode indicators
*1: 7-inch display only: This light illu-
minates on the multi-information 
display.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*4: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to 
indicate 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 co me on, or turn 
off. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the  BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators illumina te in the follow-
ing situations:
 When the BSM function is 
enabled on   of the 
multi-information display, the 
engine switch is turned to ON.
 When the engine switch is in 
ON, the BSM function is 
enabled on   of the 
multi-information display. If the system is functioning cor-
rectly, the BSM outside rear 
view mirror indicators will turn 
off after a few seconds. If the 
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators do not illuminate or do 
not turn off, there may be a mal-
function in the system. If this 
occurs, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, this indicator will flash for 
approximately 10 seconds, then 
stay on.
*8: This light illuminates on the cen-ter panel.
*9: 4.2-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine 
switch is turned to ON to indicate 
that a system che ck is being per-
formed. 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.
*10:7-inch display only
Eco drive mode indicator
*2 
(  P.311)
Sport mode indicator
*2 
(  P.311)
Mud & sand mode indica-
tor
*2 (if equipped) 
(  P.313)
Rock & dirt mode indica-
tor
*2 (if equipped) 
(  P.313)