engine TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2014 XU50 / 3.G Service Manual

1753-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare function mode
ON/OFF
■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Ty p e A : Ty pe B :
When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( P. 424 430)
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory. ( P. 164)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

1793-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Models available with one touch
opening/closing on the front side
windows: If the lock switch is on,
the passenger window switches on
the driver’s side are also locked.
Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side windows: If the
lock switch is on, the passenger windows can still be opened and closed
using the power window switches on the driver’s side.
■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (windows with one-touch closing function only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
Window lock switch

1803-5. Opening and closing the windows
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When the power window does not close normally (windows with one-
touch closing function only)
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.
●Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ Door lock linked window operation (windows with one-touch closing
function only)
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.
* (P. 123, 618)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
(P. 122)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 662)
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.
*
(P. 123, 618)
● The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
( P. 122)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 662)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being
operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The
driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof.
■ Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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Opening and closing the moon roof
Open (slide backward)
*
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position to
reduce wind noise and the
shade opens fully.
Slide the switch again to fully
open the moon roof.
The moon roof can also be
opened from the tilt-up position.
Close (slide forward)*
The moon roof stops at the tilt-
up position.
Slide and hold the switch again
to fully close the moon roof.
*: To stop operation partway, quickly
slide and release the switch again.
■ The shade and moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the shade and moon roof after turning the engine off
The shade and moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Closing the shade when the moon roof is open
Slide the shade switch forward.
The shade closes up to its half-closed position and then the moon roof
closes up to the tilt-up position.
Slide and hold the shade switch again.
The moon roof closes as long as the switch is being held. After the moon
roof is fully closed, the shade will fully close automatically.
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When the shade does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
Stop the vehicle.
Close the moon roof.
Slide the shade switch forward and hold it.
*
The shade will close then reopen and pause for approximately10 seconds.
Then it will close.
Check to make sure that the shade is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to beperformed again from the beginning.
If the shade continues to close but then reopens slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
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4Driving
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage ........... 201
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing ................... 224
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 225
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 228
Automatic transmission ..... 234
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 246
Fog light switch ................. 252
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 253
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 255
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 257 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 261
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 280
Rear view monitor system ............................ 288
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 297
Driving assist systems ...... 298
Downhill assist control system ............................ 304
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 313
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 317
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 320
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 323
Off-road precautions ......... 327

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4-1. Before driving
P. 225, 228
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( P. 234)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 240)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 234)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 234)
Set the parking brake. ( P. 240)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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