light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 Owners Manual

4918-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads
and at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating
medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord
material in the carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an
asymmetrical tire that has a particular side
that must always fa ce outward when
mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by i ts manufacturer as
primarily intended for use on lightweight
trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to
carry for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to
which a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice
Any parting at any junct ion of tread, side-
wall, or innerliner that extends to cord
material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance bet ween the exteriors
of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including
elevations due to labe ling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs
Tire related termMeaning

4968-2. Customization
Meter Style*3Smart
Casual
—O—Tough
Sporty
Dial Type*7TachometerSpeedometer—O—
Eco Driving Indicator
LightOnOff—O—
Drive information items
(First item)
*3Distance
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Elapsed time
Drive information items
(Second item)
*3Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Distance
Speedometer display*4OnOff—O—
Gadget content*4Off
Average vehicle speed
—O—Distance
Elapsed time
Fuel economy type*4Trip (after start)Total (after reset)*5
—O—
Tank (after refuel)*6
Fuel economy*3
Total average (Average fuel consumption [after reset])Trip average (Aver- age fuel consump- tion [after start])
—O—
TRIP A Items (First
item)
*3Distance
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Elapsed time
TRIP A Items (Second
item)
*3Average vehi-cle speedDistance—O—Elapsed time
TRIP B Items (First
item)
*3Distance
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Elapsed time
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting

5018-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Power windows and moon roof* ( P.162, 165)
*: If equipped
■Moon roof* ( P.165)
*: If equipped
■Automatic light control system ( P.210)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is u sed (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only——O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illuminationOnOff——O

5028-2. Customization
■Lights (P.210)
*1: Except for Canada
*2: If equipped
■Rear window wiper ( P.219)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.228)
*: The system is automatically enabl ed each time the engine switch is
turned to ON.
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ( P.239)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running lightsOnOff*1O—O
Welcome lightingOnOff——O
AFS (Adaptive
Front-lighting System)
*2OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Back door opening
linked rear window wiper
stop function
OffOn——O
Washer linked rear win-
dow wiper operationOnOff——O
Shift position linked rear
window wiper operation
( P.220)
Only once
Off
——OContinuous
FunctionCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)
*On, Off—O—
Adjust alert timingEarly, Middle, Late—O—
FunctionCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOn, Off—O—
Alert sensitivityHigh, Standard—O—

5058-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
*: If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system (P.322)
■Illumination ( P.337)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off
OnOff——O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
Instrument panel orna-
ment light
* and door trim
ornament lights
*
OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights
* turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds

5068-2. Customization
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the smart key system is off,
smart door unlocking cannot be
customized.
●When the doors remain closed
after unlocking the doors and the
timer activated automatic door
lock function activates, signals will
be generated in accordance with
the operation buzzer volume and
operational signal (emergency
flashers) function settings.
Operation of the outer
foot lights
* when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer
foot lights
* when the
doors are unlocked with
the power door lock
switch
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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For owners
For owners
.9-1. For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners............... 510
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ...... 510
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 511
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 512
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in
French) ...................... 519

5199-1. For owners
9
For owners
Boulon de réglage A
Boulon de réglage B
 Vérifiez que le réservoir de
carburant du véhicule est
plein et que la zone autour
des phares n'est pas
déformée.
 Stationnez le véhicule sur une
surface plane.
 Assurez-vous que la pression
de gonflage des pneus est au
niveau recommandé. 
Faites asseoir quelqu'un dans
le siège conducteur.
 Balancez le véhicule plu-
sieurs fois.
1 À l'aide d'un tournevis cruci-
forme, tournez le boulon A
dans n'importe quel sens.
Mémorisez le sens dans lequel
vous avez tourné et le nombre de
tours.
2Tournez le boulon B du
même nombre de tours dans
le même sens qu'à l'étape 1.
Si vous n'arrivez pas à régler le
phare en procédant de la sorte,
confiez le véhicule à votre conces-
sionnaire Toyota pou r qu'il règle le
faisceau des phares.
Headlight aim instruc-
tions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French
explanation of headlight aim
instructions from the head-
light aim section in this
manual.
Boulons de réglage du
mouvement vertical
Avant de vérifier le
réglage des phares
Réglage du faisceau des
phares

523What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Is the engine switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the engine switch in ON ( P.202)
 Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.164)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P.200)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( P.434)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking brake released?
( P.205)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.431, 442)
 Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 7 0 )
Do one of the following to stop
the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the engine switch to
ACC or ON, or start the
engine.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-informat ion display. (P.442)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.431, 442.
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The engine switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (vehicles
with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed

525Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/C ........................................... 322Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 322
Eco air conditioning mode .... 327
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 331
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 307Warning light ........................ 433
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 307
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 307
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)...................................... 212
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................. 212
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 213
Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Air conditioning system ........ 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 408
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 322
Eco air conditioning mode .... 327
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) ................. 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system ................................ 331
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 36
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 37
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 39 Front passenger occupant clas-
sification system ...................43
General airbag precautions ....39
Locations of airbags ...............34
Modification and disposal of air- bags......................................42
Side airbag operating conditions .............................................37
Side airbag precautions..........39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions .............37
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ...........................39
SRS airbags ...........................34
SRS warning light .................432
Alarm .........................................70 Warning buzzer ....................431
Anchor brackets ... ..............52, 62
Antennas (smart key system)131
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................307Warning light.........................433
Approach warning ..................256
Armrest ......... ......................... ..356
Assist grips .............................357
Audio system-linked display .91, 100
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................322Eco air conditioning mode ....327
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 211
Automatic High Beam ............213
Automatic light control system ............................................... 211
Automatic transmission.........201 If th e s hif t le ver ca n no t b e s hif te d from P .................................202
M mode ................................203
Auxiliary boxes ...............343, 348
Average fuel economy .......88, 99
Average vehicle speed .............91