parking brake TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the driver operates the steering wheel only a
small amount, the system may be unable to
detect the steering wheel operations and this
warning may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)

6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 572)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can b e
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 3 1
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which cou ld result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic
e (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spar e
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spa re tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compac t
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
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• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Pre-Collision System
• EPS • Automatic High Beam
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

6348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 638)
● There may be a malfunction i n the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is fun ctioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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6478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheel s
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
AWD models: Activate all-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 3 3 0 )
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, de press the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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6599-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 l bf (300 N,
31 kgf)
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.4 in. (85 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining
wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*28 
11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

6919-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
■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 g enerated in
accordance with the operation buzzer volume and operational sig nal (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 e ither the
power back door switch or the audio system screen.
However, if the engine switch is on and the power back door swi tch is used to
change the opening angle setting, the changed opening angle wil l 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 engin e 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 seri ous health
hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

711What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (with the engine not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 223)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers wearing the seat belts? ( P. 582)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 234)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 581, 591)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
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 tur ned 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)

715Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
Alarm .......................................... 82Alarm ...................................... 82
Warning buzzer............. 581, 591
All-wheel drive system ............ 330
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 141
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Armrest ..................................... 480
Assist grips .............................. 481
Audio input............................... 355
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 235
Automatic transmission.......... 227 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 231
S mode ................................. 229
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary boxes ................ 465, 468 Back door ................................ 123
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Battery ...................................... 527
Battery checking ................... 527
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 638
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 339
Bluetooth
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Entune Audio ................ 396, 397
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 384
Bottle holders .......................... 462
Brake Fluid ...................................... 659
Parking brake ....................... 234
Warning light......................... 581
Brake assist ............................. 331
Break-in tips ............................ 187
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 316 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 321
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 324
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MP3 disc ................................... 369
Multi-information display .......... 95Audio system-linked. ............... 95
Drive information..................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 279
Navigation system-linked ...... ................. 95
Settings display....................... 99
Switching the display .............. 96
Warning message ................. 591
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 92
Oil Differential oil ........................ 658
Engine oil .............................. 654
Opener
Back door.............................. 124
Fuel filler door ....................... 252
Glass hatch ........................... 136
Hood ..................................... 516
Outer foot lights....................... 458
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 438, 444
Outside temperature display .................................... 474
Overheating, Engine................ 644 Panoramic moon roof ............. 180
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 180
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
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Parking brake........................... 234 Operation .............................. 234
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 594
Parking brake engaged warning light ....................... 582
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 594
Parking lights........................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Wattage ................................ 663
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 261 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 262
Pre-collision braking ............. 262
Pre-collision warning ............ 262
Warning light......................... 583
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