TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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)

712What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
●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. 591)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 581, 591.
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed

713What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 608)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 647)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E031U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 547
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 436
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 449
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 331 Function ................................ 331
Warning light ......................... 581
Air conditioning filter .............. 547
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 547
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 442
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 436
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 452
Rear manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 449 Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 48
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 43
Airbag warning light .............. 581
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 46
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 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
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715Alphabetical index
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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
®
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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716Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Cargo hooks............................. 467
CD player .................................. 369
Chains....................................... 341
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 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 .......... 129
Battery precautions....... 528, 643
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 138
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 179
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 184
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 175
Rear door child-protectors .... 120
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 551
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 455
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Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 473
Coat hooks ............................... 481
Compass .................................. 495
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 473
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D

718Alphabetical index
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 120
Back door.............................. 123
Door lock............................... 115
Door windows ....................... 172
Open door warning buzzer ... 118
Outside rear view mirrors...... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 120
Side doors............................. 115
Warning message ................. 593
Downhill assist control system (DAC)......................... 337
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 158
Driving ...................................... 186 Break-in tips .......................... 187
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 339
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 285 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 293
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 291
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 332 Eco Driving Indicator .............. 102
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 332 Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Electronic key .......................... 108 Battery-saving function ......... 143
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 635
Replacing the battery............ 549
Emergency flashers ................ 572
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 581
If a warning light turns on ..... 581
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 591
If the battery is discharged ... 638
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you have a flat tire ............. 608
If you think something is wrong ................................. 579
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 647
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 573
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 575
If your vehicle overheats....... 644E

719Alphabetical index
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Engine....................................... 653“ACC” position ...................... 218
ACCESSORY mode ............. 222
Compartment ........................ 519
Engine switch................ 218, 221
Hood ..................................... 516
How to start the engine......................... 218, 221
Identification number ............ 652
If the engine will not start ...... 633
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 218, 221
Overheating .......................... 644
Engine coolant ......................... 524
Capacity ................................ 656
Checking ............................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 339
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil ................................. 521 Capacity ................................ 654
Checking ............................... 521
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 598
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 339
Engine switch .................. 218, 221
Enhanced VSC ......................... 331 Entune Audio ........................... 351
Audio input............................ 355
AUX port/
USB port............................. 355
CD player.............................. 369
iPod ...................................... 375
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 369
Optimal use .......................... 366
Portable music player ........... 383
Radio .................................... 367
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 354
USB memory ........................ 379
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 332
Function ................................ 332
Warning light......................... 582
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

720Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 608
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 657
Brake .................................... 659
Washer ................................. 530
Fog lights ................................. 243 Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Switch ................................... 243
Wattage ................................ 663
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 442
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 458
Wattage ................................ 663
Front fog lights ........................ 243 Replacing light bulbs............. 556
Switch ................................... 243
Wattage ................................ 663
Front manual air
conditioning system ............. 436
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights ............... 459 Wattage ................................ 663
Front seats ............................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Cleaning................................ 504
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 158
Head restraints ..................... 162
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Seat position memory ........... 158
Seat ventilators ..................... 456 Front side marker lights ......... 235
Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Wattage ................................ 663
Front turn signal lights ........... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Wattage ................................ 663
Fuel ........................................... 250 Capacity................................ 653
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Fuel pump shut off system ... 580
Information............................ 664
Refueling .............................. 250
Type...................................... 653
Warning light......................... 582
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ............ 97
Current fuel consumption ......................... 97
Fuel filler door ......................... 250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 252
Refueling .............................. 250
Fuel pump shut off system..... 580
Fuses ........................................ 552
Garage door opener ................ 483
Gauges ....................................... 92
Glass hatch .............................. 136
Glove box ................................. 461
Grocery bag hooks.................. 467
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