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2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)

STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine

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How to start the engine

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Tips for driving in various conditions

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Off–road driving precautions

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Winter driving tips

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Dinghy towing

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Trailer towing

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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Summary of Contents for 2001 HIGHLANDER

Page 1: ...106 1 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 7 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...cluster 3 Garage door opener 4 Center vents 5 Electric moon roof switch and personal light 6 Auxiliary box 7 Side vents 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Auxiliary box or ashtray 12 Automatic transmission selector lever 13 Hood lock release lever 14 Parking brake pedal 15 Window lock switch ...

Page 3: ...eat belt reminder light 7 Rear window defogger switch 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Car audio 10 Power outlet 11 Snow mode button 12 Seat heater switches 13 Cigarette lighter 14 Ignition switch 15 Cruise control switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Traction control system off switch two wheel drive models 18 Outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer switch Vehicles wit...

Page 4: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 4 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U 19 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 20 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 5: ... light 7 Air conditioning controls and multi information display 8 Rear window defogger switch 9 Car audio 10 Power outlet 11 Snow mode button 12 Seat heater switches 13 Cigarette lighter 14 Ignition switch 15 Cruise control switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Traction control system off switch two wheel drive models 18 Outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer switch...

Page 6: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 6 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U 19 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 20 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 7: ...t cluster overview 1 Tachometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Low fuel level warning light 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer and two trip meters 9 Instrument panel light control knob ...

Page 8: ...ction indicator lamp 1 SRS warning light 1 Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Vehicle skid control system warning light 1 Traction control system off indicator warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light...

Page 9: ...uzzers on page 102 in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 122 in Section 1 6 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Slip indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Automatic transmission indicator lights Snow mode indicator light ...

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Page 11: ...IGHLANDER_U OM48432U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobiliser system 15 Side doors 16 Power windows 24 Back door 26 Hood 28 Theft deterrent system 29 Fuel tank cap 31 Electric moon roof 32 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...e the vehicle KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master key black...

Page 13: ...lly lock your keys inside the vehicle NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip observe the following precautions When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder key...

Page 14: ...as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer usin...

Page 15: ...or light stays on The indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light flashes unsteady Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system which enables the engine to start The indicator light will go off For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need yo...

Page 16: ...device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key ...

Page 17: ...or lights on page 92 and Ignition switch light on page 93 in Sec tion 1 4 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle The side door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ig...

Page 18: ... as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors helps prevent the driv...

Page 19: ...or securely or push the UNLOCK switch The buzzer can be disabled For details contact your Toyota dealer To unlock Push the UNLOCK switch once to unlock the driver s door alone Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously Each time the UNLOCK switch is pushed two beeps will be heard and the turn signal lights flash twice This double switch operat...

Page 20: ...CK or PANIC button twice within 10 seconds Two beep sounds inform you that the program has been switched on or off If this procedure is not followed exactly the beep will not operate as expected Check the beep ON OFF operation by pushing the transmitter switch after you finish this procedure If the beep does not operate as expected repeat this proce dure from step 1 PANIC SWITCH Pushing the PANIC ...

Page 21: ...TTER BATTERY If you lose your transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an acci dent See If you lose your wireless re mote control transmitter on page 228 in Section 4 For vehicles sold in U S A 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 interferenc...

Page 22: ...ice may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re moved transmitter battery or compo nents NOTICE During replacing the transmitter ...

Page 23: ...be faced correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause unexpected rust Do not touch or move any compo nents inside of the transmitter or it may interfere with proper opera tion Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely After replacing battery check t...

Page 24: ...wn the switch To close Lightly pull up the switch Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and then release it Jam protection function During automat ic closing operation the window stops and opens half way if something gets caug...

Page 25: ...the switch on each passenger s door or the switches on the driver s door that control each passenger s win dow The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the window lock switch on the driver s door the passengers windows cannot be operated ...

Page 26: ...window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power windows make sure that he she operates the win dows safely When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tio...

Page 27: ...n Section 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage When closing the back door use the inside strap for easier reach to the back door To close the back door lower it and press down on it After closing the back door try pulling it up to make sure it is secure ly closed See Luggage stowage precautions on page 189 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door closed...

Page 28: ...e vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After i...

Page 29: ...alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights turn signal lights and interior lights If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked forcibly all the side doors and back door will be automatically locked SETTING THE SYSTEM 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition swit...

Page 30: ...ng again Reactivating the alarm Once set the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in Activating the system Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following conditions Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ON position Unlock any of the side doors or back door with the key or wireless remote con...

Page 31: ...ld cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely...

Page 32: ...er the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when either front door is opened Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side The roof will open and stop at the three quarters closed position When you push the switch again the moon roof will open fully To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the ...

Page 33: ...UTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving always keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise they could be seriously in jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the r...

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Page 35: ...ering wheel and Mirrors Seats 36 Front seats 36 Rear seats 41 Head restraints 43 Armrests 44 Seat heaters 44 Seat belts 45 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 53 SRS side airbags 61 Child restraint 66 Tilt steering wheel 82 Outside rear view mirrors 83 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 84 Sun visors 85 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 36: ...ces sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate acciden tally resulting in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer if you insist on modifications of this kind Adjust the driver...

Page 37: ...rs 1 SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOBS Turn the knob either way 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adjusting front seats manual seat ...

Page 38: ...ply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back 1 SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats It might inter...

Page 39: ... risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the switch on either way The amount of lumbar support will change as long as the switch is pushed 1 Remove the head restraint Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat further forward than the front most lock position 2 Pull the seatback angle adjusting l...

Page 40: ... ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace head restraint 1 Remove the head restraint Push the seat position adjusting switch for ward to slide the seat further for ward than the front most lock posi tion 2 Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat back After returning the seat to its original position be certain to replace the head res...

Page 41: ... the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper positio...

Page 42: ...e abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback After adjusting the seatback push back your body to make sure it is locked in position NOTICE Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set Fold down rear seats BEFORE FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT 1 Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown above the illu...

Page 43: ...n 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are ...

Page 44: ... the rear center head re straint to the lock position The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position Do not drive with the head re straints removed Armre...

Page 45: ...d seat surface To prevent the battery from being discharged turn the switch on when the engine is running Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents Child Use a child restraint system ap propriate for the child un...

Page 46: ...r death in the event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following Use the belt for only one person at a time Do not use a single belt for two or more people even children Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much The seat belts provide maxi mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position Refer to the seat adjustment instructions Be careful not to dama...

Page 47: ...s com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 66 in this section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked an...

Page 48: ...lack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate CAUTION Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a col...

Page 49: ...before you fold the seat back See Fold down rear seats on page 42 in this section Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest co...

Page 50: ...ckle so that the PRESS signs on the buckle release buttons of the ex tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and stor...

Page 51: ... on when the igni tion key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors front seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service remind er...

Page 52: ...f the front seat belt pretensioners in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to th...

Page 53: ...ront airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or front passenger s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dash board The front passenger airbag is acti vated even with no passenger in the front seat Be sure to wear your seat belt properly Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which will record the use of the seat belt restraint sy...

Page 54: ...SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the de signed threshold level comparable to an approximate 25 km h 15 mph collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS front air bags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the veh...

Page 55: ...to or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS front airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their loca tions are shown in the illustration 1 Front airbag sensors 2 SRS warning light 3 Airbag module for front passenger airb...

Page 56: ... the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag CAUTION The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of ...

Page 57: ...is section Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Move seat fully back A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible b...

Page 58: ...d force you may be killed or seriously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and al ways use your seat belt properly Do not allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger seat The front airbag inflates with considerable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously in jured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear sea...

Page 59: ...oing any of these may cause sud den SRS front airbag inflation or disable the system which could re sult in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases Installati...

Page 60: ...y is turned to the ON posi tion or the light remains on The light comes on while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The SRS front airbags have been in flated The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel or fron...

Page 61: ...nd diagnostic module which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS side airbags are inflated CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with consid erable force To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate the driver and front passenger must Wear their seat belts properly Remain properly seated with their back upright and against t...

Page 62: ...ays wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra tion 1 SRS...

Page 63: ...systems To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions con cerning the seat belt system see Seat belts on page 45 in this sec tion Improperly seated and or res...

Page 64: ...rbag may not activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate Such acces sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or uph...

Page 65: ...e reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving In the following cases contact...

Page 66: ...te for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you and the vehicle s interior Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Never put a rea...

Page 67: ... correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer General directions are also provided under the following illustrations The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the ...

Page 68: ...ent of a sud den stop or accident Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use...

Page 69: ...ON An infant seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 70: ... factory do not install the child re straint system on the left seat Same angle When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position align both seatbacks at the same angle Otherwise the child restraint system cannot be securely re strained and this may cause serious injuries in a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions ...

Page 71: ...ction normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the inf...

Page 72: ...s the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in struction about the applicable child s age and size as...

Page 73: ...ont passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child On vehicles with side airbags do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the side airbags inflate because the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system o...

Page 74: ...g the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and bu...

Page 75: ...rely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by ...

Page 76: ...n adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only Move seat fully back CAUTION A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or ser...

Page 77: ...the rear center position align both seatbacks at the same angle Otherwise the child restraint system cannot be securely re strained and this may cause serious injuries in a collision 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not ...

Page 78: ...llision or other unintended Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab a...

Page 79: ...ystem that requires the use of a top strap Symbol Anchor brackets Use the anchor brackets behind the rear seatbacks to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for both out side rear seating positions This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint ...

Page 80: ...en the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 66 in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 4 Replace the head restraint Be sure to close the cover...

Page 81: ...seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Type A Type B Installation with child restraint lower anchorages ...

Page 82: ...installation details refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its ...

Page 83: ...the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror On some models when you push the out side rear view mirror defogger switch the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror ...

Page 84: ...r parking in restricted areas To fold the rear view mirror push back ward CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver and pas senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night drivin...

Page 85: ...un visor To block out glare from the front Swing down the sun visor position 1 To block out glare from the side Swing down the sun visor remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side posi tion 2 If glare comes from obliquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor to position 3 CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It...

Page 86: ... HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 86 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the cover On some models the vanity light comes on when you open the cover ...

Page 87: ...lights and turn signals 88 Emergency flashers 91 Instrument panel light control 91 Front fog lights 92 Interior lights 92 Ignition switch light 93 Personal lights 94 Windshield wipers and washer 94 Rear window wiper and washer 95 Rear window defogger 96 Outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer 96 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 88: ...mes into operation too early or too late have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer The lights automatically turn off when the driver s door is opened with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the batter...

Page 89: ...ically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights Twist the headlight...

Page 90: ... push the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever to ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob ...

Page 91: ...n other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightn...

Page 92: ...ENTRY SYSTEM With the switch in DOOR position the light comes on when any of the side doors and back door are opened After all the side doors are closed the light re mains on for about 15 seconds and then fades out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position The ignition key is turned to A...

Page 93: ...mediately All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position The ignition key is turned to ACC ON or START after all the side doors and back door are closed All the side doors and back door are closed and locked when the light is still on When the driver s door is unlocked by turning a key in either of the front doors or with a wireless remote control transm...

Page 94: ...e switch To turn the light off push the switch once again Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast For a single sweep of the windshield push the lever up and release it ...

Page 95: ...efroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass Rear window wiper and washer To turn on the rear window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Posi...

Page 96: ...s operating Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defoggers have operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defog ger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melt i...

Page 97: ... off the system The system will automatically shut off af ter the system has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the switch is on Make sure you turn the system off when the mirror surfaces have cleared or the wiper blades have deiced Leaving the system on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop an...

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Page 99: ...48432U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 100 Engine coolant temperature gauge 100 Tachometer 101 Odometer and two trip meters 101 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 102 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 100: ...vel warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating...

Page 101: ...nd to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage Odometer and two trip meters This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 ...

Page 102: ...d the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten driver s seat belt If the indicator or buzzer comes on d Stop and check indicator and buzzer e Stop and check or Do this c Fasten front passenger s seat belt h Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning lig...

Page 103: ...s light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the ON posi tion When the parking brake is applied This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position even after the parking brake is released When the brake fluid level is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low Have your vehicle checked at y...

Page 104: ...ger s Seat Belt Reminder Light This light reminds you to buckle up the front passenger s seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt Howev er if a front passenger uses an additional seat cushion the light may not flash even when the seat belt is not buckled up If luggage load i...

Page 105: ...ill up the tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual h ABS Warning Light The light comes on with the ignition key turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly the light turns off after a few seconds Thereafter if the system malfunctions ...

Page 106: ...monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors front seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light do...

Page 107: ... light comes on while driving n Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity For instructions see Adding washer fluid on page 267 in Section 7 3 o Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK pos...

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Page 109: ... OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 110 Automatic transmission 111 Traction control system 115 Vehicle skid control system 118 Parking brake 122 Cruise control 122 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 110: ...moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn it from ACC to the LOCK position The selec tor lever must be in the P position be fore pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobiliser sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobiliser system is automatically set See Engine immobiliser system on page 15 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK pos...

Page 111: ...lease button depressed a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Selector lever Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition ...

Page 112: ... page 194 in Section 3 The transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the en...

Page 113: ...e the vehicle to spin or skid e Using 2 and L positions The 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in fir...

Page 114: ...d down between third gear and over drive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after ward When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Do not hold the v...

Page 115: ...he vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing k If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever on page 227 in Section 4 The traction control system automatical ...

Page 116: ... operate to prevent the wheels from spinning You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the TRAC OFF switch The TRAC OFF indicator warn ing light will come on Pushing the TRAC OFF switch a second time turns on the traction control system again and the TRAC OFF indicator warning light will go off At this time the vehicle skid control also turns off and on simultaneously TRACTION CONTRO...

Page 117: ...ical ly helps control the spinning of 4 wheels which may occur when acceler ating on slippery road surfaces thus assisting driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels When you turn the ignition switch on the traction control system always turns on automatically and the slip indicator light will go off after about a few seconds If the slip indicator light does not come on when the ignition is t...

Page 118: ...N Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power to 4 wheels cannot be main tained even though the traction con trol system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which will cause the vehicle to lose traction In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow your ve hicle should be fitted with snow tires or ...

Page 119: ... somewhere in the vehicle skid control sys tem or traction control system The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after about a few seconds If the VSC warning light and TRAC OFF indicator warning light come on the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work However as conventional braking operates when ap plied there is no problem to co...

Page 120: ...on control engine control etc This system auto matically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when cornering on a slippery road surface or abrupt steering wheel operation occurs When you turn the ignition switch on the slip indicator light will come on The slip indicator light will go off after about a few seconds If the slip indicator light does no...

Page 121: ... as soon as possible to service the vehicle The VSC warning light does not come on after the ignition is turned to on The VSC warning light is left on after the ignition is turned to on The VSC warning light comes on while driving CAUTION Do not rely excessively on the ve hicle skid control system Even if the vehicle skid control system is operating you must always drive carefully and attentively ...

Page 122: ... control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive withou...

Page 123: ...ory tap the lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CANCELLI...

Page 124: ...uise control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal pushing the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to c...

Page 125: ... HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 125 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 126 Using your audio system 126 Car audio system operating hintsts 140 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 126: ... ON AND OFF Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM1 2 TAPE or CD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette ta...

Page 127: ...to the antenna make sure it is removed before driving your Toyota through an au tomatic car wash On glass antenna built in on the rear window glass Attaching the film especially con ductive or metallic type on the rear glass will noticeably reduce the sensitivity of the radio YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the p...

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Page 129: ...e fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same...

Page 130: ...the display CONTROL MODE Audio control and mode adjustment Manual tone adjustment function This knob is used to adjust the tone manually For low pitch tone adjustment push CONTROL MODE repeatedly until BAS appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from BAS 5 to BAS 5 Vehicles with 8 speakers only for middle pitch tone adjustment push CONTROL ...

Page 131: ...pecific compact disc in random order To randomly play the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release RAND will appear on the display The disc you are listening to will play in ran dom order If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again Compact disc auto changer only To ra...

Page 132: ...pact disc player There are two scan features you can ei ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Scanning the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release SCAN SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will scan the firs...

Page 133: ...ween tracks for the track button to work correctly In addition the feature may not work well with some spoken word live or classical recordings ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from c...

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Page 135: ...Push and release the compact disc eject button To eject all the discs loaded in the chang er Push and hold the compact disc eject button until you hear a beep when the audio system is on The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first If a disc is left in the slot for a long time the function to eject all the discs will be automatically cancelled After you turn the ign...

Page 136: ...he disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If Err 2 appears on the display it indicates no disc is loaded inside the magazine Insert a disc If Err 3 or Err 4 appears on the display it indicates there is a trouble in side the system...

Page 137: ...ding to the mode used for recording the tape Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation FM1 2 Push FM1 2 to turn on the radio and select the FM band FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display This system allows you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If ...

Page 138: ...he random fea ture push this button again To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran dom order To turn off the random feature push this button again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push RPT while the track is playing will appear on the display When ...

Page 139: ...t track of all the discs in the magazine To select a track push SCAN again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scan ning Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanned all the...

Page 140: ...th cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tun...

Page 141: ...using the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise such as high tension power lines lightening or electri cal ...

Page 142: ...disc player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact ...

Page 143: ...skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc...

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Page 145: ... OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls 146 Air flow selector settings 149 Operating tips 149 Automatic air conditioning system Controls 152 Air flow selector settings 156 Operating tips 156 Side vents 159 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 146: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 146 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U 1 Air intake selector 2 A C button 3 Air flow selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Fan speed selector Manual air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 147: ...or to the floor windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the air...

Page 148: ...FRESH mode press the button again The indica tor will go off To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator...

Page 149: ...ir on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving o...

Page 150: ...k heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Toward...

Page 151: ...elector button once again On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the wind...

Page 152: ... MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U 1 Air intake selector 2 MODE button air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 A C button 5 OFF button 6 Windshield air flow button 7 AUTO button 8 Temperature selector Automatic air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 153: ...e fan speed to the right to increase to the left to de crease In automatic operation you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature to the right to warm to the left to cool OFF button Push the button to turn off the air condi tioning system MODE button air flow selector Push the MODE button to select the...

Page 154: ...he air conditioning For details about air flow selector settings see Air flow selector settings described below Air intake selector The air intake selector button is used to switch the air intake FRESH mode that draws outside air into the system and RECIRCULATED mode that recirculates the air inside vehicle To turn the air source to RECIRCULATED mode press the button The indicator will come on To ...

Page 155: ... the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 156: ...ir on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving o...

Page 157: ...WARM to the right Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air condit...

Page 158: ...ure Towards WARM to the right to heat COLD to the left to cool Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Pressing the windshield button turns on the defr...

Page 159: ...f you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster linked air conditioning This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose fl...

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Page 161: ...TROLS Other equipment Multi information display 162 Clock 163 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 164 Power outlets 164 Glove box 165 Garage door opener 165 Auxiliary box 168 Cup holderss 170 Bottle holderss 171 Tie down hooks 171 Luggage cover 172 Roof luggage carrier 173 Floor mat 175 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 162: ...er ature while the multi information is operat ing 5 seconds has been passed after ad justing the temperature or pushing INFO button the display will be back to the multi information display 1 Outside temperature OUTSIDE TEMP The outside temperature display indi cates the outside air temperature The displayed temperature ranges from 22 F 30 C up to 122 F 50 C If there is some abnormality in the co...

Page 163: ...stopped with the engine running the display will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption When the vehicle is driving down a long slope applying the engine brake the display will indicate the extremely low fuel consumption The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off 5 Driving time E T The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed When the engine is started driving t...

Page 164: ...arette lighter or equivalent for replacement ASHTRAY To use the ashtray pull it out When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray push it back in completely To remove the ashtray press down on the lock spring plate and pull out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or s...

Page 165: ...Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical fail ure or short circuits Glove box To use the glove box do this To open Pull the lever With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on when the globe box is open To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise CAUTION To reduce the c...

Page 166: ...te iden tify if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button The ga rage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes rapidly and then remains lit after 2 seconds If your garage transmitter is the Rolling Code type proceed to the heading Programming a rolling code sys tem 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re...

Page 167: ... both buttons 6 Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly programmed button Check to see if the gate device oper ates correctly 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re maining HomeLink button to program another device Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems home door locks or lighting contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance Reprog...

Page 168: ...standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada 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 in terference that may cause undesired...

Page 169: ...ry in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving To use the box open it as shown above CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving As this holder is designed for hold ing a light object do not place any heavy objects in it Heavy objects may cause the holder to open and...

Page 170: ...lders are designed for hold ing cups or drink cans securely To use the holder pull it out CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the ...

Page 171: ...ose for which it was intended Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident Tie down hooks To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Luggage stowage precautions on page 189 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the...

Page 172: ... place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To remove the luggage cover detach its hooks from the back of rear seats Then retract and release both ends and lift the luggage cover out After you remove the luggage cover place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment ...

Page 173: ...lockwise to loosen the cross rails 2 Slide the cross rails to the appropri ate position for loading the luggages and turn the side knobs clockwise to tighten the cross rails securely Vehicles with electric moon roof There are cross rail stoppers on the roof rails which help you prevent the cross rails being touched with the tilted up moon roof NOTICE Vehicles with electric moon roof only Do not re...

Page 174: ...les If loading long or wide cargo never exceed the vehicle overall length or width See Dimensions and weight on page 274 in Section 8 for information on your vehicle overall length and width Before driving make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts ...

Page 175: ... and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 177: ...ration in foreign countries 182 Three way catalytic converter 182 Engine exhaust cautions 183 Facts about engine oil consumption 184 Iridium tipped spark plugs 185 Brake system 185 Brake pad wear limit indicators 189 Luggage stowage precautions 189 Limited slip differential 190 Your Toyota s identification 190 Theft prevention labels 191 Suspension and chassis 192 Types of tires 192 SECTION 2 ...

Page 178: ...enger cars any more than low slung sports cars de signed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat ...

Page 179: ...ate break in But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle Do not drive over 88 km h 55 mph Run the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a tr...

Page 180: ... However all gasoline sold in the U S contains detergent additives to keep clean and or clean intake systems QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U S Europe and Japan have developed a specification for quality fuel named World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC that is expected to be applied world wide The WWFC consists of three categories that depend on required emission lev els In the U S catego...

Page 181: ...may experience driveability problems caused by the partic ular gasoline that you are using If you continue to have unacceptable driveability try changing gasoline brands If this does not rectify your problem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot star...

Page 182: ...mum octane number Three way catalytic converter 2AZ FE engine 1MZ FE engine The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible mate rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Do not idle or park your vehicle over anyth...

Page 183: ...emember your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Sup...

Page 184: ...s oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases al...

Page 185: ...l level check see Checking the engine oil level on page 252 in Section 7 2 Iridium tipped spark plugs Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en gine performance and smooth drivabil ity Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system...

Page 186: ...uced braking performan ce The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover the steel plate under the construc tion joints in the bridge etc on ...

Page 187: ...ck brake system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis tance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the steps...

Page 188: ... problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta ble during braking DRUM IN DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum in disc type parking brake system...

Page 189: ...rd during braking do not stack anything in the lug gage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep luggage or pack ages low as close to the floor as possible Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment It is not de signed for passengers They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely suffer serious bodily injury in the event of ...

Page 190: ...f the jack and could pose a danger or re sult in serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limited slip differential could possibly occur with another tire type The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument pa...

Page 191: ...is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention lab...

Page 192: ... covered or icy roads we recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose sno...

Page 193: ...ND DRIVING Before starting the engine 194 How to start the engine 194 Tips for driving in various conditions 195 Off road driving precautions 196 Winter driving tips 197 Dinghy towing 198 Trailer towing 200 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 206 SECTION 3 ...

Page 194: ...al and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot...

Page 195: ...her they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driving off...

Page 196: ... Honor gates barriers and signs that re strict travel d Stay on established roads When condi tions are wet driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to pre vent damage to roads For owners in U S mainland Hawaii and Puerto Rico To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off road consult the following organizations State and Local Parks and Recreation Department...

Page 197: ...oil s lubricating qualities Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system com ponents Always perform a maintenance in spection after each day of off road driving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled maintenance informa tion refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Man...

Page 198: ...paint Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze When parking put the transmission into P and block the rear wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accu mulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering di...

Page 199: ...dio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 4 Release the parking brake NOTICE To prevent the vehicle from being damaged observe following Do not tow the vehicle at the ve hicle speed more than 88 km h 55 mph Do not tow the vehicle for more than 320 km 200 miles After dinghy towin...

Page 200: ...sult your Toyota dealer for further in formation on additional requirements such as a towing kit etc WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trail er weight gross combination weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station build i...

Page 201: ...e hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Certification Label Tongue ...

Page 202: ...umes dirt water etc NOTICE Do not use axle mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires 1 Trailer ball load rating 2 Ball diameter 3 Shank length 4 Shank diameter TRAILER BALL Follow these easy steps to properly deter mine the correct trailer ball for your ap plication 1 Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler Most couplers are...

Page 203: ...the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or sepa rated For correct safety chain proce dures follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recommendations CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety ch...

Page 204: ... scheduled maintenance information in the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and...

Page 205: ...using sway Pay attention to the rear from time to time to pre pare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will stabili...

Page 206: ...es to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel See page 256 in Section 7 2 for instructions Do not carry unneeded weight i...

Page 207: ...on By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion Keep you...

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Page 209: ... not start 210 If your engine stalls while driving 213 If your vehicle overheats 213 If you have a flat tire 214 If your vehicle needs to be towed 221 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 227 If you lose your keys 227 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 228 SECTION 4 ...

Page 210: ...h start the vehicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire haz ard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Sta...

Page 211: ... office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NOTICE The battery ...

Page 212: ...the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Jumper cable Booster battery Discharged battery Negative terminal mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black cable to the negative termi nal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged ...

Page 213: ...hers 3 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 210 CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if yo...

Page 214: ... cooled to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on ...

Page 215: ...pported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repa...

Page 216: ...vent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 Hang the deck board on the weather strip 2 Remove the spare tire cover 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or fr...

Page 217: ...ling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury Loosening wheel nuts 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that th...

Page 218: ...he vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under th...

Page 219: ...lts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Therefore after the first 1600 km 1000 miles check to see that the wheel nuts are tight Reinstalling wheel nuts 8 Reinstall all t...

Page 220: ...tional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight For the tightening torque see Tires on page 277 in Section 8 CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all oth er persons around will not ...

Page 221: ...re Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools and jack secure ly As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 277 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technicia...

Page 222: ...le can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the g...

Page 223: ...wing with wheel lift type truck Use a towing dolly under the wheels not lifted by the truck b Using flat bed truck c Towing with sling type truck All models c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage Emergency towing Front Rear ...

Page 224: ...ring and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and towing cable or chain The eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles...

Page 225: ...ng eyelet cover on the front bumper 3 Secure it to the hole on the bumper by turning clockwise 4 Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut wrench NOTICE Make sure that the front towing eyelet is tightened securely or it may be loosened or removed when towing the vehicle ...

Page 226: ...below Otherwise excessive stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible Keep away from the vehicle during towing The following methods are effec...

Page 227: ...ossible If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobiliser system the dealer will also need your master key Vehicles with engine immobiliser system Even if you lose only one key contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key If you lose all your master keys you cannot make new keys the who...

Page 228: ...our Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identification number of your new transmitter registered At the same time you must bring all of the remaining transmitters to have them registered again as well You can use the wireless remote control system with the new transmitter Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If you lose yo...

Page 229: ...GHLANDER_U L O 0106 229 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 230 Washing and waxing your Toyota 231 Cleaning the interior 233 SECTION 5 ...

Page 230: ... proper ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the fol...

Page 231: ...ashing your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot d...

Page 232: ...loss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE With mast type antenna To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s fi...

Page 233: ... the soap with a clean damp cloth If all the dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible...

Page 234: ...ately clean any spill using the method mentioned above Leather Interior The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened with 5 solution of neutral detergent for wool Then thoroughly wipe off all traces of detergent with a clean damp cloth After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the l...

Page 235: ... avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them ...

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Page 237: ...OM48432U VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 238 General maintenance 239 Does your vehicle need repairing 241 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 238: ... for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of ...

Page 239: ...ould be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See page 256 in Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See page 257 in Sec tion 7 2 for additional information When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missi...

Page 240: ...ccelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is he...

Page 241: ... is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire exc...

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Page 243: ...106 243 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 244 Fuse locations 246 Do it yourself service precautions 247 Positioning the jack 248 Parts and tools 249 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 244: ...ine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Battery 7 Electric cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 2AZ FE engine ...

Page 245: ...ANDER_U OM48432U 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Battery 7 Electric cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield washer fluid tank 1MZ FE engine ...

Page 246: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 246 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U Fuse locations Spare fuses With daytime running light system ...

Page 247: ...tor exhaust manifold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Do not get under your vehicl...

Page 248: ...ll the radiator And if you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping Do not...

Page 249: ...d cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle support stands Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performin...

Page 250: ...hecking battery condition Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts ...

Page 251: ...hecking the engine oil level 252 Checking the engine coolant level 253 Checking brake fluid 254 Checking power steering fluid 255 Checking tire pressure 256 Checking and replacing tires 257 Rotating tires 258 Installing snow tires and chains 259 Replacing wheels 260 Aluminum wheel precautions 261 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 252: ...type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt lmp qt 2AZ FE engine 1 0 1 1 0 9 1M...

Page 253: ...ed on the front of the container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or belo...

Page 254: ... much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given on page 276 in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do not use more than 70 solution for better coolan...

Page 255: ...er voir If necessary add automatic trans mission fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 80 C or 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt from outside of the reservo...

Page 256: ...t the center of the tire tread and a greater possibility of tire damage from road haz ards If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or...

Page 257: ...even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES Two wheel drive models When replac ing a tire use only the same size and construction as originally installed and with the same or greater load capacity Four wheel drive models When replac ing tires make sure a...

Page 258: ...lp extend tire life Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires according to the main tenance schedule For scheduled main tenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Howev er the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and road surface condi tions See If you have a flat tire on page 214 in Section 4 f...

Page 259: ... tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry place Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing CAUTION Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated Never ...

Page 260: ...wheel braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur Replacing wheels WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending cracks or heavy corrosion the wheel should be replaced If you fail to repl...

Page 261: ...s and types This may damage the drive system Aluminum wheel precautions When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only t...

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Page 263: ... MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 264 Battery recharging precautions 265 Checking and replacing fuses 266 Adding washer fluid 267 Replacing light bulbs 268 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 264: ...bility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compo...

Page 265: ...battery checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger ...

Page 266: ... of the fuses are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 246 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See on page 278 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions...

Page 267: ...Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any ...

Page 268: ...terior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogged up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light cont...

Page 269: ...bs C H3 halogen bulbs D Wedge base bulbs E Wedge base bulbs amber F Single end bulbs G Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood Turn the bulb base counterclockwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 2 Pull the bulb out of the bulb base and install a new bulb If the connector is tight wiggle it ...

Page 270: ...djustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer If either the left or right front fog front turn signal parking or rear side marker lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace any of the light bulbs mentioned above by yourself You may damage the vehicle Front fog front turn signal parking and rear side marker lights Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights ...

Page 271: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 271 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light d Back up light High mounted stoplight ...

Page 272: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 272 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U License plate light Use a Phillips head screwdriver ...

Page 273: ... 01 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0106 273 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 274 Engine 274 Fuel 275 Service specifications 275 Tires 277 Fuses 278 SECTION 8 ...

Page 274: ...acement cm3 cu in 2AZ FE engine 2362 144 1 1MZ FE engine 2995 182 8 Overall length mm in Overall width mm in Overall height mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb Two wheel drive models Four wheel drive models 4685 184 4 4685 184 4 1825 71 9 1825 71 9 1690 66 5 1 1745 68 7 2 2715 106 9 2715 106 9 1580 62 2 1575 62 0 1565 61 6 1555 6...

Page 275: ...0 19 0 29 0 007 0 011 Exhaust 0 30 0 40 0 012 0 016 1MZ FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured with Bor roughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf 2AZ FE engine Automatic adjustment 1MZ FE engine 115 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L...

Page 276: ...y as necessary Generally it is necessary to change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement When changing the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500 to aid in assuring optimum transaxle performance Notice Using a...

Page 277: ...Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tires Tire size P225 70R16 101S Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 210 2 1 30 When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km h 100 mph in countries where such speeds are permitted by law inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar 35 psi provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold t...

Page 278: ...low beam 5 A F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor 6 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 7 TOWING 20 A Trailer lights Engine compartment with daytime running light system 8 HORN 10 A Horns 9 SECURITY 15 A Theft deterrent sys tem 10 HEAD LP RH UPR 10 A Right hand headlight high beam 11 ECU B 7 5 A Theft deterrent system air conditioning system vehicle skid control system gauges and meters wireless remote control sy...

Page 279: ...r gauges and meters 34 IG1 7 5 A Back up lights vehicle skid control system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system outside rear view mirror heaters power door lock system wire less remote control system 35 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper 36 STOP 20 A Stop lights high mounted stoplight anti lock brake system ve hicle skid control system shift lock system cruise co...

Page 280: ...cooling fans 54 RDI 50 A No circuit 55 MAIN 40 A HEAD LP RH LWR HEAD LP LH LWR HEAD LP RH UPR and HEAD LP LH UPR fuses 56 AM1 40 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system starting system 57 POWER 30 A Power seat Fuse type C 58 ALT 140 A ABS1 ABS2 RDI CDS RR DEF HEATER AM1 AM2 TAIL PANEL STOP S ROOF and SEAT HTR fuses ...

Page 281: ...ANDER_U L O 0106 281 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48432U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 282 Uniform tire quality grading 282 SECTION 9 ...

Page 282: ... 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the p...

Page 283: ...formance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test whe...

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Page 285: ...ce 239 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 2AZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 1MZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher is recommended See page 179 for d...

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