warning TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

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WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This c ould cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 35)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system insta llation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
second seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system on the center second a nd third
seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second se at only)
and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be
adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint syst em cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious inju ry in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat
as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback c lose to the
child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the should er belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injur y in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When securing some types of child restraint systems in second or third
seats, it may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions
next to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt
effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and
low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint,
move to a different position. Failure to do so may result in de ath or serious
injury.

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WARNING
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is secur ely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other p assengers in
the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door and glass hatch closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back do or and
glass hatch are closed, open the windows and have the vehicle i nspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an o pen space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior .
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauge and meters .............. 92
Multi-information display............................... 95
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 102
Fuel consumption information ...................... 103

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2. Instrument cluster
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, t he following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 581)
(Amber)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(P. 583)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 581)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 582)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 581)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 582)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 581)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 582)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 581)*4Rear seat seat belt
reminder lights
(P. 582)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 581)*2, 5
Stop & Start cancel indi-
cator
(P. 583)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 581)*1
Master warning light
(P. 584)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 582)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 584)
*1, 3PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(P. 583)*1
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 582)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), to indicat e that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction. Additionally, it will turn on if the
system is turned off.
*1
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 582)

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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 233) LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(
P. 275)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 235)*2, 3 Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 235) *2BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) indicator( P. 316)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 236)
*2, 6, 7BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 316)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 239)
*1, 4 Slip indicator ( P. 333)
*2Front fog light indicator
(P. 243)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 333)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (constant speed
control mode) indicator
( P. 293)
*1, 2All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator ( P. 330)
Dynamic radar cruise
control (vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control
mode) indicator
( P. 289)
*2Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 337)
Dynamic radar cruise
control “SET”
indicator ( P. 289, 293)
*8Security indicator
(P. 80, 82)
*1, 5PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) warning light
(P. 261)*1, 9Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 102)

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Instrument cluster
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*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
Vehicles without a smart key system
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
• When the engine switch is the “ON” position, the BSM function is
enabled on of the multi-information display.
Vehicles with a smart key system
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information dis-
play, the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the BSM functio n is
enabled on of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs.