immobilizer TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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For your information ........................
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Reading this manual ........................ 9
How to search ................................ 10
Pictorial index ................................ 11
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 22
For safe driving ..................... 23
Seat belts .............................. 25
SRS airbags .......................... 32
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 41
Exhaust gas precautions....... 46
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 47
Child restraint systems .......... 48
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 63
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 69
Alarm ..................................... 71
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 74
Gauges and meters .............. 79
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display)................. 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................................ 91
Head-up display ................. 101
Fuel consumption information ......................................... 1063-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 112
3-2.
Opening, closing and locking
th

e doors
Side doors .......................... 115
Back door ........................... 119
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 138
Rear seats.......................... 139
Driving position memory .... 144
Head restraints................... 147
3-4. Adjust
ing the steering wheel
and mirrors
Ste

ering wheel ...................150
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 152
Outside rear view mirrors ... 162
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 164
Moon roof ........................... 167
Panoramic moon roof......... 170
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 177
Cargo and luggage ............ 184
Vehicle load limits .............. 187
Trailer towing...................... 188
Dinghy towing .................... 199
4-2. Driving procedures Engine

(ignition) switch ...... 200
Automatic transmission ...... 204
Turn signal lever................. 208
Parking brake ..................... 209
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

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For safety and security
For safety and security
.1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 22
For safe driving .............. 23
Seat belts ....................... 25
SRS airbags ................... 32
Front passenger occupant classification system .... 41
Exhaust gas precautions ..................................... 46
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 47
Child restraint systems... 48
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 63
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..................................... 69
Alarm.............................. 71

691-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type e ngine immobilizer
system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key registered to the
security system (key with a built-in
transponder chip) of another vehi-
cle
Engine immobilizer
system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the engine from
starting if a key has not
been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system

701-4. Theft deterrent system
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■Certification for the engine immobilizer system
Except for vehicles sold in Canada
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

1323-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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●When an interior alarm sounds
continuously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be
activated in order to prevent the
electronic key battery and the vehi-
cle battery from being discharged
while the vehicle is not operated for
a long time.
●In the following situations, the
smart key system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in
an area of approximately 6 ft. (2
m) of the outside of the vehicle for
10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not
been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s door.
In this case, take hold of the
driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to
battery-saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set,
battery depletion is minimized by
stopping the electronic key from
receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is
set, the smart key system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press
any of the electronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote
control and engine immobilizer sys-
tem from operating properly. (Ways
of coping: P.481)
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is covered by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
SituationCorrection
procedure
An attempt was
made to lock the
vehicle while a door
was open.Close all of
the doors
and lock the
doors again.
SituationCorrection procedure
The engine switch
was turned to ACC
while the driver’s
door was open (or
the driver’s door was
opened while the
engine switch was in
ACC).
Turn the
engine
switch off
and close
the driver’s
door.
The engine switch
was turned off while
the driver’s door was
open.Close the
driver’s
door.

2004-2. Driving procedures
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4-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4 Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 se conds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system
may not have been deactivated.
(
 P. 6 9 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using
the smart key system. Refer to
P.483to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 1 2
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.132
■Note for the entry function
 P.133
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off
and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the engine
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Engine Switch
while Turning Steering Wheel in
Either Direction” will be displayed
on the multi-info rmation display.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
Engine (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine

4787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again
following correct starting pro-
cedures. ( P.200)
 There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P. 6 9 )
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.483) 
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.408)
The engine starting system may
be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the
engine. ( P.478)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
 One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
( P.408)
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.483)
 There may be a malfunction
in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the
problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start,
the following steps can be used
If the engine will not
start
If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed ( P.200), consider
each of the following points:
The engine will not start
even though the starter
motor operates normally.
The starter motor turns
over slowly, the interior
lights and headlights are
dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does
not turn over
The starter motor does
not turn over, the interior
lights and headlights do
not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Starting the engine in an
emergency

548Alphabetical Index
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........... 254Warning message ................ 263
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ................................... 314
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ................................... 314
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 306
Eco Driving Indicator . 84, 93, 104
Eco Driving Indicator Light84, 93
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 7
Elapsed time ....................... 86, 95
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ............................................... 313Warning light ........................ 452
Electronic key ......................... 112 Battery-saving function......... 132
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
Replacing the battery ........... 428
Electronic roof sunshade Jam protection function ........ 171
Operation ............................. 170
Emergency flashers ............... 442
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 450
If a warning light turns on ..... 450
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 460
If the battery is discharged ... 483
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
If the engine will not start ..... 478
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 480
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 443
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
If you lose your keys ............ 479 If you think something is wrong
...........................................448
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................442
If your vehicle ne eds to be towed
...........................................445
If your vehicle overheats ......487
Engine ACCESSORY mode .............203
Compartment........................404
Engine switch .......................200
Fuel pump shut off system ...449
Hood .....................................402
How to start the engine ........200
Identification number ............494
If the engine will not start......478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................442
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...........................................200
Overheating ..........................487
Tachometer.............................79
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................497
Checking ..............................407
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................319
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................79
Engine immobilizer system .....69
Engine oil Capacity ...............................495
Checking ..............................404
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................319
Warning light.........................451
Engine oil maintenance data .406
Engine switch .........................200 Auto power off function .........203

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The Secondary Collision Brake ............................................... 314
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 71
Engine immobilizer system .... 69
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data................. 499
Tire inflation pr essure display
function............................... 414
Warning light ........................ 454
Tire information ...................... 505 Glossary ............................... 509
Size ...................................... 507
Tire identification number ..... 506
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 508
Tire pressure display ............. 414
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 414
Initializing ............................. 417
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 416
Registering ID codes ............ 420
Warning light ........................ 454
Tires Chains .................................. 320
Checking .............................. 411
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
Inflation pressure.................. 423
Information ........................... 505
Replacing ............................. 464
Rotating tires ........................ 413
Size ...................................... 499
Snow tires ............................ 319
Spare tire.............................. 464
Tire inflation pr essure display
function............................... 414
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 414
Warning light ........................ 454
Tools ........................................ 465
Top tether strap ........................ 60
Total load capacity ................. 492 To w i n g
Dinghy towing .......................199
Emergency towing ................445
Trailer towing ........................188
Toyota Multi-operation touch 326
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Automatic High Be am ...........217
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........254
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....241
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .233
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........251
TRAC (Traction Control) ........313
Traction Control (TRAC) ........313
Trailer Sway Control ...............313
Trailer towing ..........................188
Transmission Automatic transm ission ........204
Driving mode select switch ...306
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................206
M mode ................................206
Trip meters ................................81
Trunk ........................................ 119 Trunk features ......................363
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............432
Turn signal lever ...................208
U
USB charging ports ................367
V
Vanity lights ............................377
Vanity mirrors .........................377
Vehicle data reco rding ...............6
Vehicle identification number492
Vehicle information display86, 95
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...............................................313
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .352