warning light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2022 Owners Manual

4376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do n ot turn on even
after the fuse has been replaced,
a bulb may need replacement.
(  P.439)
●If the replaced fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If there is an overload in a cir-
cuit
The fuses are designed to blow, pro-
tecting the wiring harness from
damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use
genuine Toyota pr oducts designed
for this vehicle. Because certain
bulbs are connected to circuits
designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not
designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system break-
downs and vehicle fire
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the vehicle, and possibly a
fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than that indi-
cated, or use any other object in
place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota
fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a
wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse
boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical over-
load determined and repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

4456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
3Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the lens.
Hooks
1 Fit the lens into either the right or left hooks.
2 Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the
lens is properly installed by gently
pulling it.
6Install the cover.
WARNING
■To prevent injury
Before performin g any light bulb
replacement procedure, be sure
to turn the engine switch off. Fail-
ure to do so may result in burns
from hot components or a part of
your body may get caught on an
operating component, possibly
causing serious injury.
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not
attempt to replace the bulb
immediately after turning off the
lights.The bulbs become very
hot and may cause burns.

4466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
●Do not touch the glass portion
of the light bulb with bare
hands. When it is unavoidable
to hold the glass portion, use
and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and
oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb
is scratched or dropped, it may
blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any
parts used to secure them. Fail-
ure to do so may result in heat
damage, fire, or water entering
the light unit. This may damage
the lights or cause condensa-
tion to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt t o repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, electric circuits or
component parts.
Doing so may result in death or
serious injury due to electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully
seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb
before installing to prevent heat
damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 448
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 448
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 449
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 451
If you think something is wrong ........................ 454
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 455
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 456
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 467
If you have a flat tire.... 471
If the engine will not start .................................. 485
If you lose your keys ... 486
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................. 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly .. 488
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 490
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 494If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 496

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.494)

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airb ag system;
 The front passenger occupan t classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control
warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Contro l is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake functio n (for static objects) (if
equipped) is operating
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(red/yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in th e EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. O nce the engine switch is turned to ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still un fastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt w arning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear pas-
senger that his or he r seat belt is not fastened. If the seat b elt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after the
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.7 gal. (10.2
L, 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s se at is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (w arning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the second and/or thir d seat passengers to fasten
their seat belts. An indicato r corresponding to an unfas-
tened second or third seat seat b elt will illuminate.
 Fasten the seat belt.

4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
seat belt is fastened and unfast ened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
■Tire pressure warning light
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Stop & Start cancel indicator*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1
minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.464)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.256)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel ind icator will come on when the
system is canceled: P.273)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.287)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the re ar bumper around the radar sensor is
covered with dirt, etc. ( P.280)
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.294)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions di splayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P.305, 467)