warning light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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HIGHLANDER_UTABLE OF CONTENTS
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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Emission inspection and mainte-nance (I/M) programs....... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ................................. 400
Hood .................................. 402
Positioning a floor jack ....... 403
Engine compartment .......... 404
Tires ................................... 411
Tire inflation pressure......... 423
Wheels ............................... 425
Air conditioning filter ........... 426
Electronic key battery ......... 428
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 429
Headlight aim ..................... 431
Light bulbs .......................... 432
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 442
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............. 442
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ................................ 443
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 445
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 448
Fuel pump shut off system ......................................... 449
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 450
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 460
If you have a flat tire ........... 464
If the engine will not start ... 478
If you lose your keys .......... 479If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ............................. 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly............... 481
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ............................ 483
If your vehicle overheats .... 487
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 489
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 492
Fuel information ................. 503
Tire information .................. 505
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 515
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 527
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 530
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 530
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 532
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
........ ................................. 53

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ......................................... 542
Alphabetical Index.............. 545
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

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Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors ......... ................................. ................................ P.115
Locking/unlocking ................................................................ P.115
Opening/closing the side windows ....................................... P.164
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key .................. P.481
Warning lights/warning messages ............................... P.450, 460
Back door ........................................................................... P.119
Opening from inside the cabin
*............................................ P.122
Opening from outside........................................................... P.123
Warning lights/warning messages ............................... P.450, 460
Outside rear view mirrors ................................................. P.162
Adjusting the mirror angle .................................................... P.162
Folding the mirrors ............................................................... P.163
Driving position memory
*..................................................... P.144
Defogging the mirrors .................................................. P.329, 335
Windshield wipers.............................................................. P.220

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Precautions for winter season.... .......................................... P.319
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer) ............. P.330, 335
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.389
Fuel filler door .................................................................... P.225
Refueling method ................................................................. P.225
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................................. P.495
Tires..................................................................................... P.411
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................... P.411, 499
Winter tires/tire chains ......................................................... P.319
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system .................. P.411
Coping with flat tires............................................................. P.464
Hood .................................................................................... P.402
Opening ............................................................................... P.402
Engine oil ............................................................................. P.495
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.487
Warning messages .............................................................. P.460
Headlights........................................................................... P.214
Parking lights ..................................................................... P.214
Front turn signal lights ...................................................... P.208
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights............................. P.214
Front side marker lights .................................................... P.214
Front fog lights
*.................................................................. P.220
Stop/tail lights .................................................................... P.214
Tail lights............................................................................. P.214
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ................................................... P.204
License plate lights............................................................ P.214
Rear turn signal lights ....................................................... P.208
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.432, Watts: P.501)

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■ Instrument panel
Engine switch ..................................................................... P.200
Starting the engine/changing the modes ............................. P.200
Emergency stop of the engine ............................................. P.442
When the engine will not start .............................................. P.478
Warning messages .............................................................. P.460
Shift lever............................................................................ P.204
Changing the shift position................................................... P.205
Precautions for towing . ........................................................ P.445
When the shift lever does not move..................................... P.206
Meters ................................................................................... P.79
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . P.79, 81
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................................ P.74
When a warning light turns on ............................................. P.450
Multi-information display ........... ................................... P.82, 91
Display ............................................................................. P.82, 91
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P.460

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Turn signal lever................................................................. P.208
Headlight switch ................................................................ P.214
Headlights/side marker lights/park ing lights/tail lights/license plate
lights/daytime running lights ................................................. P.214
Front fog lights
*1................................................................... P.220
Windshield wiper and washer switch....................... P.220, 223
Usage........................................................................... P.220, 223
Adding washer fluid .............................................................. P.410
Warning messages .............................................................. P.460
Emergency flasher switch ................................................. P.442
Hood lock releas e lever .............................................. ....... P.402
Tilt and telescopic steering lo ck release lever ................ P.150
Adjustment ........................................................................... P.150
Air conditioning system ................................. ........... P.328, 333
Usage........................................................................... P.328, 333
Rear window defogger ................................................. P.329, 335
Windshield wiper de-icer
*1........................................... P.330, 335
Audio system
*2
Fuel filler door opener switch ........................................... P.225
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MU LTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

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USB port*1
USB charging ports ........................................................... P.367
Power outlet ....................................................................... P.376
Brake hold switch .............................................................. P.212
Parking brake switch ......................................................... P.209
Applying/releasing................................................................ P.209
Precautions against winter season ...................................... P.319
Warning buzzer/light/message ...... ....................................... P.460
Stop & Start cancel switch
*2............................................. P.265
“DAC” switch
*2................................................................... P.311
Snow mode switch ............................................................. P.310
VSC OFF switch ................................................................. P.314
Driving mode select switch ............................................... P.306
Multi-terrain Select switch
*2.............................................. P.307
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MU LTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
*2: If equipped

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For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. ( P.138)
Adjust the seat so that you
can depress the pedals fully
and so that your arms bend
slightly at the elbow when
gripping the steering wheel.
( P.138)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P.147)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P.25)
WARNING
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is
securely fixed in the correct
place with all the provided
retaining hooks (c lips). Be espe-
cially careful to perform this
check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and
the shift lever in P, fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make
sure it does not interfere with
the floor mat.
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appro-
priate position before driv-
ing.
Correct driving posture

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Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
 Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips.
 Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight and
well back in the seat.
 Do not twist the seat belt.
■Emergency locking retractor
(ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during
a sudden stop or on impact. It may
also lock if you lean forward too
quickly. A slow, easy motion will
allow the belt to extend so that you
can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor
(ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is
completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is
locked in that position and cannot
be extended. This feature is used to
hold the child restraint system
(CRS) firmly. To free the belt again,
fully retract the belt and then pull the
belt out once more. ( P. 4 8 )
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were
principally designed for persons of
adult size.
●Use a child restraint system
appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt. ( P. 4 8 )
●When the child becomes large
enough to properly wear the vehi-
cle’s seat belt, follow the instruc-
tions regarding seat belt usage.
( P. 2 5 )
■Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toy-
ota dealer free of charge.
WARNING
●Inspect the seat belt system
periodically. Check for cuts,
fraying, and loose parts. Do not
use a damaged seat belt until it
is replaced. Damaged seat belts
cannot protect an occupant
from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate
are locked and the belt is not
twisted. If the seat belt does not
function correctly, immediately
contact your Toyota dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly,
including the belts, if your vehi-
cle has been involved in a seri-
ous accident, even if there is no
obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install,
remove, modify, disassemble or
dispose of the seat belts. Have
any necessary repairs carried
out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling may lead to
incorrect operation.
Correct use of the seat
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Seat belt pretensioners
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident. Failure
to do so may cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Do not place anything, such as
a cushion, on the front passen-
ger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s
weight, which prevents the sen-
sor from detecting the passen-
ger’s weight properly. As a
result, the seat belt pretensioner
for the front passenger’s seat
may not activate in the event of
a collision.
●If the pretensioner has acti-
vated, the SRS warning light will
come on. In that case, the seat
belt cannot be used again and
must be replaced at your Toyota
dealer.