key TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2010 XU40 / 2.G User Guide

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Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. ( P. 465)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch
modes are changed.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 502)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 511)

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When an alarm sounds:
Take appropriate measures according to the following table.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
2 seconds Tried to lock the doors and
the glass hatch using the
entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compart-
ment.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors and the glass
hatch again.
Tried to close the glass
hatch with the electronic
key inside and all doors
were locked. Retrieve the elec-
tronic key and close
the glass hatch.
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “POWER”
switch OFF. Turn the “POWER”
switch OFF and lock
the doors again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds Tried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is open. Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P.
Shift the shift lever to
P.
Interior alarm
beeps repeatedly Turned the “POWER”
switch to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door is open. (Opened the
driver's door when the
“POWER” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Turn the “POWER”
switch OFF and close
the driver's door.
Turned the “POWER”
switch OFF while the
driver's door is open. Close the driver's
door.

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*: A message will be shown on the multi-information display.
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 528)
● Starting the hybrid system. ( P. 528)
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 465
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior and exte-
rior alarms sound
continuously.* Tried to close the driver’s
door after carrying the key
outside the vehicle with the
“POWER” switch in ON or
ACCESSORY mode and
without the shift lever
being in P. Shift the shift lever to
P, turn the “POWER”
switch OFF and close
the driver’s door
again.
Interior alarm
beeps once.* The electronic key has a
low battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery.
Tried to start the hybrid
system without the elec-
tronic key being present,
or when the electronic key
was not functioning nor-
mally. Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the elec-
tronic key present.
Interior alarm
beeps once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times.* Tried to close the driver’s
door after carrying the key
outside the vehicle without
turning the “POWER”
switch OFF.
Turn the “POWER”
switch OFF and close
the driver’s door
again.
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door when the “POWER”
switch was in ON or
ACCESSORY mode. Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle.

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Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
It is possible to deactivate the smart key system etc.
(Customizable features P. 569)
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-2
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-3

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CAUTION
■Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. ( P. 47) The radio waves may
affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can
be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of
radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your
doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
● User of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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■Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 5 1
■ If the wireless remote contro l does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 528)
● Starting the hybrid system. ( P. 180)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 465
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 130)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 9
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)
■ Reversing the operation of the power back door
Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door
is operating will cause the operation to reverse. However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation starts,
even if the wireless remote control switch is pressed again.

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Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or) for
approximately 5 seconds and
then release it.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function
PShift position linked door
unlocking function
■ When locking the doors using the key
The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected
correctly and the door may be locked.
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 528)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 569)

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Glass hatch
■Opening and closing the glass hatch
●Make sure that the rear wiper is switched off.
● Do not rotate the rear wiper arm while the glass hatch is opening. (If the
rear wiper arm is rotated, close the glass hatch as it is then switch on the
wiper. The rear wiper arm will return to the correct position automatically
after wiping.)
● Make sure that the back door is closed before closing the glass hatch.
The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener.
Press and hold the button to
pop up the glass hatch.
Raise
The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.
Make sure to carry the elec-
tronic key when opening the
glass hatch. ( P. 44)
: If equipped

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Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles without navigation system
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that the
system is operating.
Vehicles with navigation system
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that the
system is operating.