remote control TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008 XU40 / 2.G User Guide

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles without smar t key system (type A)
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pushing and holding:
Opens and closes the
power back door (if
equipped)
Pushing and holding:
Opens the glass hatch
The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm
Vehicles without smar t key system (type B)
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm
Pushing and holding:
Opens the glass hatch (if
equipped)
The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.

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Before driving
■
Panic mode
Vehicles without smart key system
Vehicles with smart key system
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without smart key system
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
( P. 452)
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 452
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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■If the wireless remote control does not operate
Vehicles without smart key system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 64)
Vehicles with smart key system
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 514)
● Starting the engine. ( P. 164)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 116)
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 7
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures P. 554)

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Before driving
■
Reversing the operation of the power back door
Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door
is operating will cause the operation to reverse. However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation starts,
even if the wireless remote control switch is pressed again.
■ Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio-TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
■Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 3 2
■ Wireless remote control
P. 5 3
■ Key
Vehicles without smart key system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
Vehicles with smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 514)

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Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener. The back
door can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control or
entry function (vehicles with smart key system).
■ Back door opener
Push up
Raise
■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 3 3
■ Wireless remote control
P. 5 3
The power back door (if equipped) can be opened/closed using the
power back door switch or wireless remote control.
■ Power back door switch es (vehicles with power back door)
Instrument panel
Push and hold the switch to
open/close.
Pressing the switch again
while the power back door is
operating will cause the opera-
tion to reverse.
However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for
the first second after pressing
the switch to operate the door.

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Before driving
Canceling the power back door system
(vehicles with power back door)
Turn the main switch in the glove
box OFF to disable the power
back door system.
ON
OFF
The back door cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote
control or power back door
switch.
Back door Push the switch to close.
Pressing the switch again
while the power back door is
closing will cause it to open
again.
However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for
the first second after pressing
the switch to close the door.
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indi-
cate that the back door has been opened/closed.
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back
door again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock
automatically after it has been opened and then closed.
■ Wireless remote control (veh icles with power back door)
 P. 5 3

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■
Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)
If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the
back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction.
■ If the power back door does not work
The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door com-
pletely by hand.
■ Back door closer (vehicl es with power back door)
In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■ Fall-down protection function (vehicles with power back door)
While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive
force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door
from rapidly falling down.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures P. 554)

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Glass hatch (if equipped)
■Opening and closing the glass hatch
●Make sure that the rear wiper is switched off.
● Do not rotate the rear wiper arm while the glass hatch is opening. (If the
rear wiper arm is rotated, close the glass hatch as it is then switch on the
wiper. The rear wiper arm will return to the correct position automatically
after wiping.)
● Make sure that the back door is closed before closing the glass hatch.
The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener or wire-
less remote control.
■ Wireless remote control (veh icles without smart key sys-
tem)
 P. 5 3
■ Glass hatch opener
Press and hold the button to
pop up the glass hatch.
Raise
The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.
Vehicles without smart key
system: The glass hatch can-
not be opened when the back
door is locked. Unlock the back
door to open the glass hatch.
(P. 53)
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: Make sure to carry the
electronic key when opening
the glass hatch. ( P. 32)

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■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures P. 554)
CAUTION
■ Operating the glass hatch
●Do not open the glass hatch while the vehicle is moving.
● Do not open the glass hatch while the rear wiper is switched on. (If the rear
wiper is switched on while the glass hatch is opening, the wiper motor
drive disc is swinging at the door panel.)
● Do not close the glass hatch while the rear wiper is switched on. The rear
wiper arm must be restarted suddenly after closing the glass hatch.
If as above are not follow, it may be interfered with you then hurt you.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the back door and glass hatch closed.
This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
●Do not insert any object on the wiper
motor drive disc.