key TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2012 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “POWER” switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the
brake pedal and press the
“POWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 180)
To start the hybrid system: Pr ess the “POWER” switch within
5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do
when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(P. 494)
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12-v olt battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Open and close any of the doors with the “POWER” switch
OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the hybrid
system.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “POWER” switch to ON mode, then start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
does not comes on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the hybrid system starts, ha ve the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the hybrid sys-
tem by turning the engine
switch to the “ACC” position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the hybrid system
by pressing and holding the
“POWER” switch for 3 consec-
utive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
STEP4
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Vehicle specifications
6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Door lock
(
P. 65,
556) Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
Off On
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off On
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors On Off
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors On Off
Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Smart key
system
(
P. 4 6 ) Smart key system On Off
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)
On Off
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be
personalized to your preferen ces. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your
Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Outer foot
lights
(if equipped)
(
P. 401)Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the wireless
remote control, key or
entry function On Off
Operation when the
doors are unlocked
using the door lock
function On Off
Time period before
lights turn off 15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Lighting control On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 278, 284, 293, 296
ABS ........................................... 234
Air conditioning filter............... 491
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 491
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 284
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 278
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 296
Rear manual air conditioning system ............ 293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 136
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 140
Airbag warning light............... 529
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 140
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 145
General airbag precautions ......................... 140
Locations of airbags .............. 133
Modification and disposal
of airbags ............................ 144
Proper driving
posture ........................ 131, 140
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 136
Side airbag precautions ........ 140
SRS airbags .......................... 133
Alarm ......................................... 126
Antenna..................................... 312
Anti-lock brake system............ 234
Armrest ..................................... 426
Audio input ............................... 347 Audio system
Antenna................................. 312
Audio input ............................ 347
AUX port ............................... 347
CD player/changer ................ 315
iPod ....................................... 329
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 322
Optimal use ........................... 344
Portable music player ........... 347
Radio..................................... 308
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 349
Type ...................................... 304
USB memory......................... 336
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port ................................... 347
Auxiliary box ........................... 413
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 583
Back door Back door ................................ 70
Smart key system .. ................. 46
Wireless remote control .......... 59
Battery
Checking ............................... 473
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 35
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 251
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 352
Bluetooth® phone .................... 368
Bottle holder............................. 412
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Brakes
Fluid...................................... 471
Parking brake ....................... 194
Brake assist ............................. 234
Break-in tips ............................ 169
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 197
Care Exterior ................................. 442
Interior .................................. 445
Seat belts ............................. 446
Cargo capacity ........................ 250
Cargo hooks ............................ 428
CD changer .............................. 315
CD player ................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 251
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 152
Booster seats, installation .... 155
Convertible seats, definition............................. 152
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 155
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 145
Infant seats, definition .......... 152
Infant seats, installation ........ 155
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ....................... 162
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 157
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 159 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................140
Child-protectors .......................66
Child restraint system............151
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................100
Installing child restraints ........155
Moon roof precautions ..........117
Power window lock switch.....110
Power window precautions ...112
Removed key battery precautions .........................496
Seat belt extender precautions .........................103
Seat belt precautions ............102
Seat heater precautions ........425
12-volt battery precautions .................475, 561
Child-protectors .........................66
Cleaning Exterior ..................................442
Interior ...................................445
Seat belts ..............................446
Clock .........................................203
Compass ...................................436
Condenser ................................470
Console box .............................406
Conversation mirror ................419
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....562
Cruise control...........................226
Cup holders ..............................408
Curtain shield airbags .............133
Customizable features.............599
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Daytime running light system .................................... 217
Defogger Rear window ......................... 300
Side mirrors ........................... 300
Dimensions............................... 570
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
Display Energy flow .............................37
Multi-information display ....... 203
Trip information ..................... 203
Warning message ................. 538
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 454
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 401
Wattage ................................. 583
Doors
Door lock ..................... 46, 59, 65
Door windows........................ 110
Side mirrors ........................... 108
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 531
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 131
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 251 “ECON” switch......................... 191
Eco Driving Mode .................... 191
Electric power steering ........... 234
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 520
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................ 538
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................ 73
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 556
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 554
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 528
If the warning light turns on........................................ 528
If you have a flat tire ............. 539
If you lose your keys ............. 555
If you think something is wrong .................................. 527
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 521
If your vehicle overheats ....... 562DE

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Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 460
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 539
Jack handle.............................. 539
Keyless entry ............................. 59
Keys Electronic key ......................... 44
Engine switch ............... 179, 184
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 556
If you lose your keys............. 555
Ignition switch ............... 179, 184
Keyless entry .......................... 59
Key number ............................ 44
Keys ....................................... 44
Mechanical key....................... 44
Power switch ........................ 179
Wireless remote control key ....................................... 59
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 583
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 510
Wattage ................................ 583
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 401
Emergency flasher switch .... 520
Fog light switch..................... 219
Hazard light switch ............... 520
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior light switch........ 402, 403
Outer foot lights .................... 401
Personal light switch............. 402
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Vanity lights .......................... 418
Wattage ................................ 583
Load capacity .......................... 250
Lock steering column ............. 181 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................454
General maintenance ............450
Maintenance data..................570
Maintenance requirements....448
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................197
Meters ...................................196
Mirrors
Conversation mirror...............419
Inside rear view mirror...........105
Side mirror heaters................300
Side mirrors ...........................108
Vanity mirrors ........................418
Moon roof .................................113
MP3 disc ...................................322
Multi-information display ....................................203
Noise from under vehicle ..........24J
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