light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 60
Child restraint systems ........ 61
Installing child restraints ........................... 65
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 79
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 80
Alarm ................................... 82
2. Instrument cluster
Wa rning lights and
indicators ........................... 86
Gauge and meters .............. 92
Multi-information display ............................... 95
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 102
Fuel consumption information ...................... 103 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 115
Back door .......................... 123
Glass hatch........................ 136
Smart key system .............. 141
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 149
Rear seats ......................... 151
Driving position memory ........................... 158
Head restraints .................. 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 166
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 168
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 170
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 172
Moon roof .......................... 176
Panoramic moon roof .................................. 180
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage............ 195
Vehicle load limits ............. 200
Trailer towing..................... 201
Dinghy towing.................... 217
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 218
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 221
Automatic transmission .................... 227
Turn signal lever................ 233
Parking brake .................... 234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 235
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 243
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 244
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 248
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 250 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ........................... 254
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 261
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 275
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 285
Stop & Start system ........... 297
Rear view monitor system ............................. 307
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 316
• BSM function ................. 321
• RCTA function ............... 324
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 330
Driving assist systems ........................... 331
Downhill assist control system ............................. 337
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 339
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 343
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5-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................. 397
Making a call ..................... 399
Receiving a call ................. 402
Speaking on the phone .............................. 403
Bluetooth
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message function ............ 406
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 410
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 411
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 412
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 421
5-10. Bluetooth
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Bluetooth®......................... 425
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system............................. 429 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ......... 436
Front automatic air conditioning system ......... 442
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... 449
Rear automatic air conditioning system ......... 452
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators ........................ 455
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 458
• Interior lights.................. 458
• Personal lights............... 459
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........................... 460
• Glove box ...................... 461
• Console box .................. 461
• Bottle holders ................ 462
• Cup holders ................... 463
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 465
• Open tray ...................... 466
Luggage compartment features ........................... 467
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 469
• Sun visors ..................... 469
• Vanity mirrors................ 469
• Conversation mirror ...... 470
• Clock ............................. 471
• Outside temperature display........................... 472
• Power outlets ................ 473
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Rear sunshades............ 477
• Armrest ......................... 478
• Coat hooks.................... 479
• Assist grips ................... 479
• Side table ...................... 480
Garage door opener .......... 481
Safety Connect.................. 488
Compass ........................... 494
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 500
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 504 7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 507
General maintenance .................... 510
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 513
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 514
Hood .................................. 516
Positioning a floor jack .......................... 518
Engine compartment ......... 519
Tires................................... 531
Tire inflation pressure ........ 542
Wheels............................... 545
Air conditioning filter .......... 547
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................. 549
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 552
Light bulbs ......................... 556
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 572
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 573
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 575
If you think something is wrong........................... 579
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 580
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 581
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 591
If you have a flat tire .......... 608
If the engine will not start ........................... 633
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 635
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 638
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 644
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 647 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 650
Fuel information ................. 664
Tire information.................. 667
9-2. Customization Customizable features ........................... 680
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 692
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 694
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 695
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 698
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 708
Alphabetical index ...................... 714
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 608
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 654
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 644
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 593
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Daytime running lights
* /parking lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Front fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Front turn signal lights/parking lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Downhill assist control system
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
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(Replacing method: P. 556, Watts: P. 663)
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Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218, 221
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218, 221
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 573
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
Warning messages
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 581
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
When a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . . P. 591
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244, 248
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Manual air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436
Automatic air conditioning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436, 442
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438, 444
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Entune Audio Plus
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Entune Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
Power back door main switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 469
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 469
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Panoramic moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
Conversation mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 481
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 479
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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