charging TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings
have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is
pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (P. 1 1 6 )
■ Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-
tion. ( P. 48)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 558)
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door han-
dle to unlock only the
driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors.
Hold either front door han-
dle to unlock all doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

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■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. ( P. 497)
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. ( P. 43)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP”
switch modes are changed.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.

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1-5. Refueling
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

118 1-6. Theft deterrent system
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm
deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Panic mode
P. 5 0
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the door s are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
■ When using the key to unlock the doors
Deactivate the alarm.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the hood when the vehicle is
locked.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in
D.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 564)

474 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding distilled water
Low
O.K.
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER”/“MAX” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by
looking directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close securely.
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

476 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
●If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Get emergency medical attention immedi-
ately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■ When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.

504 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
23 EPS80 A Electric power steering
24 ST 30 A Starting system
25 CRT 10 ARear seat entertainment system,
audio system
26 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
27 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Steering sensor, gauges and
meters, clock, main body ECU,
wireless remote control, smart key
system, power back door, multi-
information display, front passen-
ger occupant classification system
28 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters,
engine switch light, door courtesy
lights
29 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights
30 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
31 EFI MAIN 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
32 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
33 IG2 25 AINJ NO.1, INJ NO.2, IGN, GAUGE
NO.2
34 AMP 15 A Audio system
35 RR FOG 7.5 A No circuit
36 DEICER 15 A Windshield wiper de-icer
37 G/H 10 AGlass hatch, multiplex communica-
tion system, outer foot lights
38 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
39 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
40 H-LP LH HI 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

508 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
22 GAUGE NO.1 10 AAudio system, back-up lights,
charging system, emergency flash-
ers, traction control system, wind-
shield wiper de-icer, air
conditioning system, charging sys-
tem, rear view monitor system,
trailer lights, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
23 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
24 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
25 IGN 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system,
smart key system, SRS airbag sys-
tem
26 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, rear view
monitor system
27 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Outside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, smart key system, multi-
plex communication system
28 ACC SOCK
NO.1 15 A Power outlet
29 ACC SOCK
NO.2 15 A Power outlet
30 RADIO NO.2 7.5 A Audio system, clock, rear seat
entertainment system, interior
lights, personal lights
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warn ing light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.