engine TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2014 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

6489-1. Specifications
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is nor mal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after us ing a different type of fuel (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

6569-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

6709-2. Customization
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Illumination (
P. 444)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with driving position memory
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 565)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off
OnOff——O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*1
OnOff——O
Ambient lights*2OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn
off
*215 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer
foot lights when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
*2
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer
foot lights when the
doors are unlocked
*2OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
OnOff——O
123

6719-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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■Vehicle customization
●When the smart key system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be cus-
tomized.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer acti-
vated automatic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in
accordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational signal (Emer-
gency flashers) function settings.
■ Changing of the power back door opening angle (if equipped)
The opening angle setting can be changed through operation of either the
power back door switch or the audio system screen.
However, if the engine switch is on and the power back door switch is used to
change the opening angle setting, the changed opening angle will not be
reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch is turned off and
then on again.
■ When customizing on the audio system screen
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift
lever to P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while
customizing the features.
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

688
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 1 1 7 )
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 120)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 532)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 229)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 117, 150)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 126)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

689What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 225)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 225)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 621)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 228)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 230)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 148)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 231)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 619)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 621)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

690What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 617)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 617)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 226)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 231)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 179)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

691What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 230)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 565)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 240)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 563, 572)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 82)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)

697Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Clock ......................................... 457
Coat hooks ............................... 464
Compass .................................. 479
Condenser................................ 509
Console box ............................. 447
Conversation mirror ................ 456
Cooling system ........................ 508 Engine overheating ............... 626
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 261
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 266
Cup holders.............................. 449
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 662 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 304
Daytime running light system.................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 454
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 424, 430
Rear window ................. 424, 430
Windshield .................... 423, 430
Dimensions .............................. 632
Dinghy towing.......................... 224
Display
Drive information ............ 97, 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 281
Multi-information display .......................... 97, 101
Warning message ................ 572
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 498
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122D

698Alphabetical index
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 126
Back door.............................. 129
Door lock............................... 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Open door warning light ............................. 565, 574
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors............................. 121
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 304
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips .......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 266
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 299 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 299Function ................................ 299
Warning light......................... 564
Electronic key .......................... 114 Battery-saving function ......... 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 618
Replacing the battery............ 532
Emergency flashers ................ 554
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 563
If a warning light turns on ..... 563
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 572
If the battery is discharged ... 621
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 618
If the engine will not start ...... 615
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
If you have a flat tire ............. 590
If you think something is wrong ................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 629
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 555
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats....... 626E