TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2016 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 297)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*1
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*
1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 390)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
 Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 297)
Color display only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-collision system) is
not currently functional because the grille cover
or the sensor is dirty
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 235
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not avail-
able
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, hybrid battery [traction
battery] charge is low, speed is higher than the
EV drive mode operating speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the EV drive mode when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the hybrid battery [traction battery] charge is
low, speed is higher than the EV drive mode
operating speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning message in dynamic radar cr uise control mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
● When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
● Immediately after cruise control speed is set
● At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■ The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if
equipped)
In the following situations, a warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
● When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA sys-
tem functions
● When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■ Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-
erly
P. 390
■ Warning buzzer
P. 466

4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system with the shift
lever in an incorrect position.

Shift the shift lever to P
and start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Con-
tinu-
ous

The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the power switch was not
turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
power switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the power switch off
when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the power switch off
and lock the doors again.
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4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Once3 times
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was in P and the
power switch was not turned
off.
Turn the power switch off.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
power switch was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.
9
times
An attempt was made to drive
when the electronic key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door with the
electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 432)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the power switch being
pressed.
Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart key system
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Once
• When the doors wereunlocked with the mechanical
key and then the power
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the power switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key to
the power switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Once
Monochrome display
Color display
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( P. 517), the
power switch was touched with
the electronic key.
 Press the power switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.

Monochrome display
Color display
Indicates that:
• With the power switch off, the
doors were unlocked and
then the driver’s door was
opened and closed;
• The power switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode with-
out starting the hybrid sys-
tem; or
• The shift lever was shifted to P from another position with
the power switch in ON
mode.
 Press the power switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*: The hybrid system may not be restarted depending on the vehicle condi-tion.
Once
The power switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the power switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
Turn the power switch off.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting
the hybrid system,
increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the
12-volt battery.
Con-
tinu-
ous

Indicates that the hybrid system
was stopped in an emergency
while driving
To restart the hybrid sys-
tem, shift the shift lever to
N and turn the power
switch to ON mode.
*
Once
Indicates that the power switch
has been pressed while driving
Except when emergency
stopping of the vehicle is
needed, immediately
release the power switch.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 466

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 454)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 4 1 5
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle