TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by t he Stop &
Start system
Turn on. (P. 437, 444)
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start ca ncel switch to
disable the system.
■ If an odor comes from the air c onditioning system while the eng ine is
stopped by the Stop & Start system
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system:
If the idling stop time is set to “Extended”, change the settin g to “Standard”. If
an odor occurs even when “Standard” is selected, press the Stop & Start can-
cel switch to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system:
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the Stop & S tart system.
■ Air conditioning system while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system
● Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system: If the air conditioning
system is being used in automatic mode, the fan speed may be reduced or
the fan may be stopped while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem in order to reduce changes in the cabin temperature.
● To ensure air conditioning system performance when the vehicle is stopped,
disable the Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop & Start ca ncel switch.
■ Changing the idling stop time with the air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when th e air condition-
ing system is on can be changed on the ( P. 98) or (P. 99). (The
length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air conditioning
system is off cannot be changed.)

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The Stop & Start system protection function
● Vehicles without a smart key system: When an excessively loud sound is
being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this o ccurs, turn the
engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn i t to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to re-enable the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: When an excessively loud soun d is being
projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati cally cut
off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this occurs, tur n the engine
switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to AC CESSORY
mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.
● The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis-
connected and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off
and then repeat the following operation twice to activate the a udio system
normally.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position and then to the “Lock” position.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode and then to OFF.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 642
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status
P. 98

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Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-
information display.
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails
“Depress Brake
Firmly to Activate”
The brake pedal is not depressed enough. If the brake pedal is depressed further, the
system will operate.
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
If the difference between the set temperature
and cabin temperature is small, the system
will be enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to priori-
tize charging of the battery, but if the engine is
operated for a short while, engine stop is
allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as when the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge, for a while after the battery
terminals have been disconnected and
reconnected, for a while after the battery
has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to
60 minutes completes, the system can be
operated.
• If the message is displayed continuously (more than 60 minutes), the battery may
have deteriorated.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel has been operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.

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Unavailable”
•
The Stop & Start system is temporarily dis-
abled.
Operate the engine for a short while.
• The engine may have been started with the
hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off,
wait for 30 seconds or more, and then start
the engine.
“System Tempera-
ture Low”
The battery may be cold. Operating the engine for a short while allows
the system to recover due to the temperature
increase in the engine compartment.
“System Tempera-
ture High”
The battery may be extremely hot. If the engine compartment is allowed to cool
sufficiently, the system recovers.
“Non-Dedicated
Battery”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start
system may have been installed. The Stop & Start system does not operate.
Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota dealer.
MessageDetails

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When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Sto p & Start
system
■ If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displ ayed on
the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
■ If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
MessageDetails
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“Battery Charging”
The battery charge amount may be low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short
while allows the system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.

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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
● Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necess ary
while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while t he Stop &
Start indicator is on).
● Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on ).
An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start functio n.
● Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the
vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the
automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to colle ct and
enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious hea lth hazard.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start syst em may not
operate correctly. Have your vehicle inspected by Toyota dealer .
● While the driver's seat belt is fastened, the driver's and front passenger's
seat belt reminder light flashes.
● Even though the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the driver's and front
passenger's seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
● Even though the driver's door is closed, the open door warning is dis-
played on the multi-information display or the interior light i s illuminated
when door linked illumination is enabled ( P. 458).
● Even though the driver's door is open, the open door warning is not dis-
played on the multi-information display or the interior light d oes not illumi-
nate when door linked illumination is enabled ( P. 458).

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The rear view image is displayed
when the shift lever is in R and the
engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
The rear view monitor system will
be deactivated when the shift lever
is in any position other than R.
Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Entune Audio
The rear view monitor system assi sts the driver by displaying
guide lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while
backing up, for exampl e while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as exam ples,
and may differ from the image th at is actually displayed on the
screen.

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Screen description
The rear view monito
r system screen will be displayed if the sh ift
lever is shifted to R while the engine switch is in the “ON” po sition.
Vehicle width guide lines
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backe d
straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Vehicle center guide line
The line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Distance guide line
The line shows points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the center
of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximate ly 3 ft.
(1 m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.
Using the rear view monitor system
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Area displayed on screen
The rear view monitor system
displays an image of the view
from the bumper of the rear
area of the vehicle.
To adjust the image on the rear
view monitor system screen.
(
 P. 361)
• The area displayed on the
screen may vary according to
vehicle orientation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper cannot be seen on
the screen.
• The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears
on the screen differs from the actual distance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be disp layed
by the monitor.
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Rear view monitor system camera
The camera for the rear view
monitor system is located
above the license plate.
● Using the camera
If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud et c.) is
adhering to the camera, it cannot transmit a clear image. In th is
case, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe the came ra
lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.
Rear view monitor system precautions
Corners of bumper

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Differences between the scr
een and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not
actually be parallel with the div iding lines of the parking space, even
when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the lef t
and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even
when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road sur-
faces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error
between the fixed guide lines on the screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.
● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be closer to the vehi-
cle than the actual distance.
Because of this, objects will
appear to be farther away than
they actually are. In the same
way, there will be a margin of
error between the guidelines
and the actual distance/course
on the road.