TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2014 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

691What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
●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)

692What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof open?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 572)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 563, 572.
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed

693What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM48A12U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 590)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 629)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

694
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning
system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 298Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Air conditioning filter .............. 530
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 530
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 422
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 564
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 53
General airbag precautions .... 43
Locations of airbags ............... 40
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions.............. 43
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm .......................................... 82
Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer ............ 563, 572
All-wheel drive system............ 297
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 147
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light ......................... 564
Armrest ..................................... 463
Assist grips .............................. 464
Audio input............................... 342
Audio system ........................... 338 Audio input ............................ 342
AUX port/USB port............................. 342
CD player .............................. 356
iPod....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 356
Optimal use........................... 353
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 354
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 341
USB memory ........................ 366
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Automatic light control system.................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 234 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 617
S mode ................................. 236
AUX port ................................... 342
Auxiliary boxes ................ 451, 454 Back door ................................ 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Battery ...................................... 511
Battery checking ................... 511
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 621
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Warning light......................... 563
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ........................ 383
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 371
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake Fluid ...................................... 641
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 563
Brake assist ............................. 298
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 313 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 317
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 320
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Care................................... 484, 487Aluminum wheels.................. 485
Exterior ................................. 484
Interior................................... 487
Seat belts .............................. 488
Cargo hooks............................. 453
CD player .................................. 356
Chains....................................... 325
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 135
Battery precautions....... 512, 625
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 144
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 185
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 181
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 534
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 441
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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

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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

699Alphabetical index
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Engine....................................... 635“ACC” position ...................... 225
Accessory mode ................... 229
Compartment ........................ 503
Engine switch................ 225, 228
Hood ..................................... 500
How to start the engine......................... 225, 228
Identification number ............ 634
If the engine will not start ...... 615
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 225, 228
Overheating .......................... 626
Engine coolant ......................... 508
Capacity ................................ 638
Checking ............................... 508
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 505 Capacity ................................ 636
Checking ............................... 505
Oil pressure warning light ..... 563
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 579
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Engine switch .................. 225, 228
Enhanced VSC ......................... 298
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 299
Function ................................ 299
Warning light ......................... 564
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 590
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 639
Brake .................................... 641
Washer ................................. 514
Fog lights ................................. 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 428
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 444
Wattage ................................ 645
Front fog lights ........................ 252 Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 645
Front manual air conditioning system ............. 422
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 445 Wattage ................................ 645
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 487
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 164
Head restraints ..................... 168
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Seat position memory ........... 164
Seat ventilators ..................... 442F

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Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Front turn signal lights ........... 239 Replacing light bulbs............. 539
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 645
Fuel ........................................... 257 Capacity ................................ 635
Fuel gauge .............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 562
Information ............................ 646
Refueling............................... 257
Type .............................. 257, 635
Warning light ......................... 565
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .... 97, 103
Current fuel consumption ................. 97, 103
Fuel filler door.......................... 257 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 257
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 562
Fuses ........................................ 535
Garage door opener ................ 466
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 447
Grocery bag hooks .................. 453 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 371
Head restraints ........................ 168
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 539
Wattage ................................ 645
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 428
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 422
Heated steering wheel .......... 442
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 424, 430
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 438
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 435
Seat heaters ......................... 442
Hill-start assist control ........... 298
Hood ......................................... 500
Open ..................................... 500
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 453
Coat hooks ........................... 464
Grocery bag hooks ............... 453
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 172
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