engine TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2013 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Side doors ............................ 54
Back door ............................. 60
Glass hatch .......................... 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 74
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 88
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 98
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 117
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 122
SRS airbags ....................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 143
Installing child restraints ..... 148
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 175
Automatic transmission ...... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 482
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 485
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 488
General maintenance.......... 491
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 494
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 495
Hood ................................... 499
Positioning a floor jack ........ 501
Engine compartment ........... 505
Tires .................................... 521
Tire inflation pressure ......... 530
Wheels ................................ 533
Air conditioning filter............ 536
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 539
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 542
Light bulbs........................... 553 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 562
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 564
If you think something is wrong ............................... 571
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 572
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 573
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 584
If you have a flat tire ........... 586
If the engine will not start.... 600
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 602
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 603
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 604
If the battery is discharged........................ 606
If your vehicle overheats .... 610
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without a Display Audio sys-
tem or navigation system)

Multi-information display

Clock

P. 223
P. 193
P. 196, 454
Gauges and
meters
P. 186
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 94
Glove box P. 440
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch

P. 62
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 523
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Hood release lever P. 499
Auxiliary box P. 448
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 171
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 210
P. 203
P. 183
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 212
P. 216
Horn
P. 185Floor mat P. 464
Fuel filler door opener P. 109

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Talk switch , *1, *2 P. 378
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches , *1, *2 P. 351
Climate remote control switches  P. 298
Cruise control switch 
P. 219Telephone switch , *1, *2 P. 378
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 175
“DISP” switch  P. 194

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 35
Wireless remote control ..... 48
Side doors .......................... 54
Back door ........................... 60
Glass hatch ........................ 70
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 74
Rear seats.......................... 77
Head restraints................... 85
Seat belts ........................... 88
Steering wheel ................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 98 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 101
Moon roof ......................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 113
Alarm................................ 117
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 121
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 122
SRS airbags ..................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 136
Child restraint systems..... 143
Installing child restraints ........................ 148

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Before driving
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 3 6 )
Starts the engine ( P. 171)
Opens the glass hatch ( P. 37)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 3 6 )
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key
Electronic key

: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When opening the glass
hatch and locking or
unlocking the doors
This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the back door handle.

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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 604)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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