towing TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2023 Owner's Guide

4287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire
strapping belts. Refer to the
owner's manual of the flat-bed
WARNING
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with the front wh eels raised or
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the front wh eels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure
adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Without adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be
damaged while being towed.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
2WD models
AWD models
■When towing a vehicle
equipped with a Stop & Start
system (if equipped)
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle
with all 4 wheels on the ground,
perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle, in order
to protect the system.
Turn the engine switch off and
then start the engine or turn the
engine switch to ON.
Using a flatbed truck

4297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and
turn the engine switch off.
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises
related to the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle during emergency
towing
Do not secure cables or chains to
the suspension components.
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
wheel .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered portion
comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Vehicles with wheel locks: Tighten
the wheel lock using the wheel lock
key after tightening the other wheel
nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under
stowing the tire may result in
damage to the spare tire carrier
and loss of the tire, which could
result in serious injury or death.

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
2Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner sur-
face facing toward you. Pass
the hoist assembly and
holding bracket through
the wheel opening.
3 Fully depress the secondary
latch and install the bracket to the hoist
assembly .
4 Lay the tire on the ground
with the outer surface (valve
stem) facing up.
5 Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly
is perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,
Stowing the flat tire, jack
and all tools

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle (vehicles with a com-
pact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with
standard tires. Be careful when
driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire (vehi-
cles with a compact spare
tire)
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire. Tire chains may
damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object
caught between the tire and the
vehicle underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt to hold the spare
wheel carrier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire
location. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the spare tire
carrier. Proper storage reduces
the possibility of injury in a colli-
sion or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and
the spare tire replaced with it as
soon as possible.
■Proper storage of the spare
tire
●If the hoist assembly is slanted
when stowing a tire, the hoist
assembly may become stuck in
the wheel opening and the tire
may not be raised properly,
causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.
●Do not attempt to turn the spare
tire clamp bolt without a tire on
the hoist assembly, as doing so
may cause the wire cable to slip
off of the shaft inside the unit
and the wire cable may not be
able to be raised or lowered. If
the spare tire clamp bolt has
been turned without a tire on the
hoist assembly and the wire
cable cannot be raised or low-
ered, contact your Toyota
dealer.

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the ac celerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the front wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

527Alphabetical Index
Cruise controlDynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
Cup holders ............................ 341
Current fuel consumption . 88, 99
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 494
D
Daytime running light system210 Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ........................ 324
Windshield............................ 324
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 478
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 150
Dimension ............................... 474
Dinghy towing ........................ 196
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
Head-up display ................... 103
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 245
Multi-information display .. 87, 96
RCTA .................................... 283
Warning message ................ 442
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 377
Door courtesy lights .............. 337
Door lock Back door ............................. 119
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system................. 131
Wireless remote control ....... 113
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 118
Back door ............................. 119 Door glasses ........................162
Door lock .............................. 119
Open door warning buzzer . 116,
11 8
Outside rear view mirrors .....160
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Downhill assist control system ...............................................305
Drive distance ...........................91
Drive information ......................91
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......142
Memory recall function .........144
Driving Break-in tips .........................175
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...300
Procedures ...........................174
Winter drive tips....................314
Driving information display .....88
Driving mode select switch ...300
Driving position memory .......142 Memory recall function .........144
Driving range ................88, 89, 99
Driving support system informa- tion display................90, 98, 100
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............249Warning message.................259
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system ...................................308
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system ...................................308
E
Eco drive mode .......................300
Eco Driving Indicator .......89, 106
Eco Driving Indicator Light......89
EDR (Event data recorder) .........7
Elapsed time .............................91

536Alphabetical Index
Checking .............................. 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 446
Inflation pressure.................. 405
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ............................. 446
Rotating tires ........................ 396
Size ...................................... 479
Snow tires ............................ 314
Spare tire.............................. 446
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 396
Tire pressure warning system ........................................... 396
Warning light ........................ 435
Tools ........................................ 447
Top tether strap ........................ 62
Total load capacity ................. 474
To w i n g Dinghy towing....................... 196
Emergency towing................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 185
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + Automatic High Beam .......... 213
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 249
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision System) . 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 261
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 307
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 307
Trailer Sway Control .............. 307
Trailer towing .......................... 185
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 201
Driving mode select switch... 300
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 202
M mode ................................ 203
Trip meters .......................... 80, 85
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Turn signal lever ................... 204U
USB charging ports ................349
V
Vanity lights ............................359
Vanity mirrors .........................359
Vehicle data recording ...............6
Vehicle identification number474
Vehicle information display .....91
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)...............................................307
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .335
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...............................................307
W
Warning buzzers ABS ......................................433
Airbags .................................432
Approach warning ................256
Brake hold ............................438
Brake Override System ........433
Brake system ........................431
Charging system ..................432
Downshifting .........................203
Drive-Start Control ................433
Electric power steering .........433
Engine ..................................432
Hands off steering wheel warn- ing (LTA) .............................248
High coolant temperature .....431
Intuitive parking assist .280, 282, 436
Low engine oil pressure .......432
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...239, 243, 436
Open door .................... 116, 118
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................437
Pre-collision braking .............230