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’02 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0108)

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2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48429U)

When restarting out after parking on a
slope:

1. With the transmission in “P” position,

start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.

2. Shift into gear.

3. Release the parking brake and brake

pedal and slowly pull or back away
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

CAUTION

Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Because insta-
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle–
trailer combination usually in-
creases as the speed increases, ex-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.

Slow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts.

Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes 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
260 in Section 7–2 for instructions.

Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.

Avoid lengthy warm–up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.

Keep the automatic transmission
overdrive turned on when engine
braking is not required. Driving with
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel
economy. (For details, see “Automatic
transmission” on page 111 in Section
1–6.)

Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.

How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer

Summary of Contents for 2002 HIGHLANDER

Page 1: ...108 1 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 8 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 9 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...on roof switch and personal light 6 Auxiliary boxes 7 Side vents 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Automatic transmission selector lever 12 Rear ashtray 13 Cup holder 14 Container 15 Front ashtray 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Parking brake pedal 18 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview Vehicles with rear console ...

Page 3: ... 4 Center vents 5 Electric moon roof switch and personal light 6 Auxiliary boxes 7 Side vents 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Automatic transmission selector lever 12 Ashtray 13 Cup holders 14 Hood lock release lever 15 Parking brake pedal 16 Window lock switch Vehicles without rear console ...

Page 4: ...9 Cigarette lighter vehicles with rear console or power outlet vehicles without rear console 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Power outlet vehicles with rear console or cigarette lighter vehicles without rear console 13 Ignition switch 14 Cruise control switch 15 Tilt steering lock release lever 16 Traction control system off switch two wheel drive models 17 Outside rear view mirror ...

Page 5: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 5 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U 18 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 19 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 6: ...display 7 Rear window defogger switch 8 Car audio 9 Cigarette lighter vehicles with rear console or power outlet vehicles without rear console 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Power outlet vehicles with rear console or cigarette lighter vehicles without rear console 13 Ignition switch 14 Cruise control switch 15 Tilt steering lock release lever 16 Traction control system off switch t...

Page 7: ...0108 7 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U 17 Outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de icer switches 18 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 19 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 8: ...ter 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 Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 9: ...ght 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 light Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

Page 10: ...buzzers 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 ...

Page 11: ...IGHLANDER_U OM48429U 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 30 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: ...cator 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 your key number and master k...

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 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 backward Al...

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: ...CK 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 operation to unlock all the side d...

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 230 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: ...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 caught between the...

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 191 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION Keep the back door closed...

Page 28: ...icle 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 insert...

Page 29: ... door and hood The indicator light will come on when all the side doors back door and hood are closed and locked The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds When the system is set the indicator light will start flashing again 4 After making sure the indicator light starts flashing you may leave the ve hicle Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system because unlocking from ...

Page 30: ... 2 ways If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds the theft deterrent system has been alarmed Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle TESTING THE SYSTEM 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the system as described above The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re mote control transmitter Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flash ing 3 Unlock any d...

Page 31: ...wise 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 the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the i...

Page 32: ...e the roof is moving As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs we recommend you to drive with the moon roof at the three quarters closed from the fully opened position The sun shade will be opened together with the roof To close Push the switch on the TILT UP side The roof will fully close To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side Til...

Page 33: ... fore you close the roof If some one s neck head or hands gets caught in the closing roof it could result in a serious injury When anyone close the roof first make sure it is safe to do so Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening Unat tended children can be involved in ...

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Page 35: ...ng wheel and Mirrors Seats 36 Front seats 36 Rear seats 41 Head restraints 43 Armrests 44 Seat heaters 45 Seat belts 46 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 53 SRS side airbags 61 Child restraint 66 Tilt steering wheel 83 Outside rear view mirrors 84 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 85 Sun visors 86 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 36: ...may prevent the side airbags from acti vating 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 s seat so...

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 BEFORE FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT 1 Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown above the illustration 2 Make sure ...

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: ...en an oc cupant sits on the rear center seat al ways pull up 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 p...

Page 45: ...s Persons who have delicate skin Persons who are exhausted Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat from overheating do not use the seat heater with a blanket cushion or other insulating objects which cover the seat NOTICE Do not put unevenly weighed ob jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects needles nails etc into the se...

Page 46: ...gency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap It does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check...

Page 47: ...kly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This...

Page 48: ...sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision Take up slack 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 p...

Page 49: ...ible For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed when not in use Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seat ba...

Page 50: ...t system in case of vehicle accident increasing the chance of personal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi nally intended for To connect the extender to the seat belt insert the tab i...

Page 51: ... impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants The front seat belt pretensioners are acti vated even with no passenger in the front seat Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the front seat belt pre tensioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together This indicator comes on when the igni t...

Page 52: ...N Do not modify remove strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing so may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes wi...

Page 53: ...of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to op erate Either front seat belt pretensioner as sembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem front airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addi...

Page 54: ... igni tion key is turned to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS front airbags are oper ating 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 indicators and warning...

Page 55: ...ctivation the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners will not operate all toge ther For the safety of all occupants always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision...

Page 56: ...noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause a minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considera...

Page 57: ...ent 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 46 in this sec tion Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy ing front airbags An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured...

Page 58: ...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 For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint on page 66 in this section Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the ...

Page 59: ...t houses the front airbag system They might re strict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploy ing airbags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad steering wheel colum...

Page 60: ...or dashboard near the front passenger airbag This SRS front airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indi cates a malfunction of the airbags Con tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos sible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or the li...

Page 61: ...elp to reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or front pas senger s chest The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated 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 system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS side airbags ar...

Page 62: ...uzzers on page 102 in Section 1 5 The SRS side airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustra tion The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side For the safety...

Page 63: ...er for those who have delicate skin it may cause a minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seat...

Page 64: ...if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint on page 66 in this section Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use Other wise the side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force you may be killed or seriously injured Special care sho...

Page 65: ...y of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment Repairs made on or near the c...

Page 66: ... children small enough to use them The laws of all fifty states in the U S A and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 46 for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile ...

Page 67: ... 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 Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured A child restraint sys...

Page 68: ...se death or serious injury to the child After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer s instructions If it is not restrained securely it may cause death or se rious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident When not using the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the p...

Page 69: ...ER_U L O 0108 69 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 70: ...eres with the lock mecha nism of the front seats This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation do not install the child restraint system on the left seat Same angle When installing a child restraint system in the rear center position align both seat...

Page 71: ...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 buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the l...

Page 72: ...hold the infant seat secure ly 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 its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant seat press 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 ...

Page 73: ... child restraint system CAUTION Never install 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 installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the...

Page 74: ...ystem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the front seats This can cause death or serious injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation do not install the child restraint system on the left seat Same angle When installing a child restraint system on the r...

Page 75: ...p 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 buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the...

Page 76: ...ld 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 its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press 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...

Page 77: ...er seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of the deploying front passenger air bag 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...

Page 78: ... hips See Seat belts on page 46 for details CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could ca...

Page 79: ...ld from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the child restraint seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Using a top strap ...

Page 80: ...d 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 2 Open the anchor bracket cover with the symbol as shown in the illustra tion ...

Page 81: ... the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 4 Replace the head restraint Be sure to close the cover when the an chor bracket is not in use The lower anchorages for the child re straint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child...

Page 82: ...traps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B 1 Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the low er anchorages below the tag in the seatback 2 Latch the buckles onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 79 in this ...

Page 83: ...estraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen ger in case of sudden braking or a collision To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel push down the lock release lever tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position CAUTION Do not adju...

Page 84: ... view mirror de fogger and windshield wiper de icer on page 96 in Section 1 4 CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch T...

Page 85: ...ur vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror wh...

Page 86: ...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 can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the cover On some models the vanity l...

Page 87: ...ights 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 de icer 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: ...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 To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob ...

Page 92: ...OOR 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 ACC ON or START after all the side...

Page 93: ... 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 transmit ter the ignition sw...

Page 94: ... the light off push the switch once again 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 Personal lights Windshield wipers and washer ...

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 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 Position 2 Normal To squirt washe...

Page 96: ...e 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 window is clear Leaving the defogger 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 melting snow NOTICE When clea...

Page 97: ...n 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 de iced Leaving the system on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop ...

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Page 99: ...48429U 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: ... 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 temperatur...

Page 101: ...nt 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 This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 Odometer Shows the total distance the ve...

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: ...en 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 your Toyota dealer in the following cases T...

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: ...ectrical system or warning light system itself Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle s emission control system and OBD On Board Diagnostics system before taking your vehi...

Page 106: ...igh If this light comes on while you are driv ing slow down and pull off the road Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in P With the engine id ling wait until the light goes off If the light goes off you can start the vehicle again If the light does not go off call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on may ...

Page 107: ...sher fluid at your earliest opportunity For instructions see Adding washer fluid on page 271 in Section 7 3 n 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 position CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Apply the parki...

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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 119 Parking brake 121 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: ...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 Automatic transmission Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be ...

Page 112: ... page 198 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: ...ow 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 229 in Section 4 The traction control system automatical ly helps prevent the spinning of front wheels when the...

Page 116: ...p indi cator light blinks You may feel vibration or noise in your vehicle caused by operation of the brakes This indicates the system is functioning properly The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on contact your Toyota dealer TRACTION CONTROL OFF MODE If your wheels get stuck in ...

Page 117: ...al driving mode while driving VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system or the vehicle skid control system The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds If the light comes on while driving the system does not work However as con ventional braking operates when applied there is no problem to...

Page 118: ...riate and cautious speed for the present road condi tions NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the traction control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction Whe...

Page 119: ... to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driv ing The vehicle skid control system helps provide comprehensive control of the systems such as anti lock brake sys tem traction control engine control etc This system automatically controls the brakes and engine to help prevent the vehicle from skidding when corner ing on a slippery roa...

Page 120: ...he tires or wheels contact your Toyota dealer See Checking and replacing tires on page 261 in Section 7 2 If the vehicle is going to skid during driv ing the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently Special care should be taken while driving The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON If the indicator light does not come on when t...

Page 121: ...y apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Fully depress the parking brake pedal For better holding power first de press the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Depress the parking brake pedal once again To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking bra...

Page 122: ...cruise control set speed cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control push the CRUISE ON OFF switch This turns the system on The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another push will turn the system completely off CAUTION To avoi...

Page 123: ...nd hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the SET COAST direction Even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled ...

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Page 125: ... HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 125 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U 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: ...F 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 tape or com ...

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: ...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 MODE repeatedly until MId appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from MId 5 to MId 5 For high pitch tone adjustment push CONTROL MODE repeatedly un...

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: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 146 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U 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: ...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 on dusty roads close all windows If dust th...

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 OM48429U 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: ...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 on dusty roads close all windows If dust th...

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: ...her equipment Multi information display 162 Clock 163 Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 164 Power outlets 165 Glove box 166 Garage door opener 166 Auxiliary boxes 169 Container 170 Cup holderss 171 Bottle holderss 173 Tie down hooks 173 Luggage cover 174 Roof luggage carrier 175 Floor mat 177 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 162: ...nformation 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 con nection of the outside a...

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: ...valent for replacement ASHTRAYS Front ashtray type A and rear 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 Front ashtray type B To use the ash tray open the...

Page 165: ...N position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V 120W front and rear outlets to gether To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting a for...

Page 166: ...ighting systems and security systems etc a Programming the HomeLink The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can store one program for each button To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink install a new battery in the hand held transmitter prior to program ming The battery side of the hand held trans mitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink during the programming pro cess For ...

Page 167: ...utton may vary by brand of garage door opener Refer to the owner s guide supplied by the garage door opener manufacturer for the location of this training button 2 Press the training button on the ceil ing mounted garage door opener motor Following this step you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3 below 3 Press and release the vehicle s pro grammed HomeLink button twice The garage door may...

Page 168: ...s long as the button is pressed c Erasing the entire HomeLink memory all three programs To erase all previously programmed codes at one time press and hold down the 2 outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes If you sell your vehicle be sure to erase the programs stored in the HomeLink memory CAUTION When programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver you may be operating a ...

Page 169: ...oved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the use s authority to operate the device To use the auxiliary boxes open the lids as shown in the following illustra tions CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Type C It is designed for holding a light objects do not place any heavy objects in it Heav...

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Page 171: ... come out of the container can create a safety haz ard due to interference with pedal op eration or driver distraction Do not store drinks or cans which could easily roll out Do not store objects which are higher than the lower edge of the container Do not store objects which are larg er than the width of the container Type A vehicles with rear console Type B vehicles without rear console Cup hold...

Page 172: ...n be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink cans by changing the holder position 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 cup ...

Page 173: ...t 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 To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Luggage stowage precautions on page 191 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the tie down hooks folded in plac...

Page 174: ...g 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 This will prev...

Page 175: ...e 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 remove the cross rail s...

Page 176: ...les If loading long or wide cargo never exceed the vehicle overall length or width See Dimensions and weight on page 278 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 177: ...t have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock ing clips into the holes 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 Floor mat ...

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Page 179: ...ration in foreign countries 184 Three way catalytic converter 184 Engine exhaust cautions 185 Facts about engine oil consumption 186 Iridium tipped spark plugs 187 Brake system 187 Brake pad wear limit indicators 191 Luggage stowage precautions 191 Limited slip differential 192 Your Toyota s identification 192 Theft prevention labels 194 Suspension and chassis 194 Types of tires 194 SECTION 2 ...

Page 180: ...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 belt Therefore the driver and...

Page 181: ... 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 trailer during the...

Page 182: ... 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 183: ...em 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 starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 75 L 19 8 gal 16 5 Imp gal The fuel pump shut off sys...

Page 184: ... 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 anything that might burn easi ly such as grass leaves paper or rag...

Page 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ... level check see Checking the engine oil level on page 254 in Section 7 2 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 drive ability The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work H...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ... 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 191: ... 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 sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the flat tened seat or it may slide forward during braking Do not place anything...

Page 192: ...your vehicle is supported by a jack The vehicle could be driven off 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 fo...

Page 193: ...0108 193 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Regulation Label 2AZ FE engine 1MZ FE engine The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Engine number ...

Page 194: ...esulting in loss of control Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires sum mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow covered or icy roads For driving on snow covered or icy roads we ...

Page 195: ... not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals ...

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Page 197: ...ND DRIVING Before starting the engine 198 How to start the engine 198 Tips for driving in various conditions 199 Off road driving precautions 200 Winter driving tips 201 Dinghy towing 202 Trailer towing 203 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 209 SECTION 3 ...

Page 198: ... until driving off 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 off the accelerator ped al crank the engine by t...

Page 199: ...ehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether 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 ...

Page 200: ...ns 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 Departments State Motor Vehicle Bureau ...

Page 201: ...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 202: ...may dam age your vehicle s 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 f...

Page 203: ...a 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 ing supply compa...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ... 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 208: ...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 209: ...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 260 in Section 7 2 for instructions Do not carry unneeded weight i...

Page 210: ...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...

Page 211: ... not start 212 If your engine stalls while driving 215 If your vehicle overheats 215 If you have a flat tire 216 If your vehicle needs to be towed 223 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 229 If you lose your keys 229 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 230 SECTION 4 ...

Page 212: ...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 213: ...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 used for boostin...

Page 214: ...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 215: ...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 212 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 engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of po...

Page 216: ... 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 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 the center divider of a ...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...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 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 from the rear for the...

Page 219: ...id unexpected person al injury 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 the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not rem...

Page 220: ...e 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 the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by...

Page 221: ...ng 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 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight Reinstall the...

Page 222: ...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 281 in Section 8 CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all oth er persons around will not be injured as the vehi...

Page 223: ...install 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 281 in Section 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 Front Rear Emergency towing ...

Page 226: ...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 227: ... the front bumper by pushing the outside of the cover 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 228: ...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 229: ...ossible 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 whole engine immobi liser...

Page 230: ...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 231: ...GHLANDER_U L O 0108 231 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 232 Washing and waxing your Toyota 233 Cleaning the interior 235 SECTION 5 ...

Page 232: ... 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 233: ...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 234: ...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 235: ... 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 Several types of foam...

Page 236: ...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 237: ... 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 239: ...E AND CARE Maintenance requirements 240 General maintenance 241 Does your vehicle need repairing 243 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 244 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 240: ...ission 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 the emission control devi...

Page 241: ...om 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 260 in Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See page 261 in Sec tion 7 2 for additional information When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check the nut...

Page 242: ...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 243: ...2 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service 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 Driv...

Page 244: ...s codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass ...

Page 245: ...108 245 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 246 Fuse locations 248 Do it yourself service precautions 249 Positioning the jack 250 Parts and tools 251 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 246: ...eservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Condenser 10 Electric cooling fans 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 2AZ FE engine ...

Page 247: ...gine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Condenser 10 Electric cooling fans 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 1MZ FE engine ...

Page 248: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 248 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U Spare fuses With daytime running light system Fuse locations ...

Page 249: ...ts 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 vehicle with just the body jack supporting it Al ways use automotive jack st...

Page 250: ...t 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 overfill automatic transmis sion fluid and power steering fluid or th...

Page 251: ...e vehicle to fall off the jack and 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 Here is a list of parts and tools you will ...

Page 252: ... paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid CHECKING 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...

Page 253: ...gine coolant level 256 Checking the radiator and condenser 257 Checking brake fluid 257 Checking power steering fluid 258 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 258 Checking tire pressure 260 Checking and replacing tires 261 Rotating tires 262 Installing snow tires and chains 263 Replacing wheels 265 Aluminum wheel precautions 265 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 254: ...ut the engine oil dipstick make sure to hold a rag un der the dipstick CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same 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...

Page 255: ... recommended API service symbol ILSAC certification mark Oil identification marks Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Insti tute designations such as SL The center portion ...

Page 256: ...do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that contains aluminum compo nents Use TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equivalent In addition to preventing freezing and sub sequent damage to the engine this ...

Page 257: ...t refilling it may indicate a serious mechanical prob lem If the level is low add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and ex...

Page 258: ...to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall it turn it clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged The...

Page 259: ... HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U 1 Remove the clip with a Phillips head screwdriver 2 Open the glove box and push each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 3 Pull the filter cover toward you and remove it 4 Remove the filter case toward you ...

Page 260: ...ssure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of wheel deforma tion and or tire separation High tire pressure produc...

Page 261: ...f you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with a techni cian and have the tire repaired or re placed Even if the damag...

Page 262: ...re placed as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 216 in Section 4 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one To ...

Page 263: ...bove Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions NOTICE Four wheel drive models Do not use tires of different brands sizes and constructions This may damage the drive system SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability...

Page 264: ...he chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remove the covers before putting on the chains CAUTION Do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph o...

Page 265: ...y may have been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire NOTICE Four wheel drive models Do not use wheels of different brands sizes and types This may damage the drive system Wh...

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Page 267: ... MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 268 Battery recharging precautions 269 Checking and replacing fuses 270 Adding washer fluid 271 Replacing light bulbs 272 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 268: ...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 269: ...yota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer 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 cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION...

Page 270: ...must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 248 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 282 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit C...

Page 271: ...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 272: ...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 contact your Toyota dealer...

Page 273: ...bs C H3 halogen bulbs D Wedge base bulbs E Wedge base bulbs amber F Single end bulbs G Double end bulbs 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 Headlights ...

Page 274: ...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 275: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 275 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light d Back up light High mounted stoplight ...

Page 276: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 276 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U Use a Phillips head screwdriver License plate light ...

Page 277: ... 02 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0108 277 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 278 Engine 278 Fuel 279 Service specifications 279 Tires 281 Fuses 282 SECTION 8 ...

Page 278: ...ne 2362 144 1 1MZ FE engine 2995 182 8 Dimensions and weight 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 61 2 420...

Page 279: ...0 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 qt Imp qt 2AZ FE engine With filter 3...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III 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 tire pr...

Page 282: ...am 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 system p...

Page 283: ...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 284: ...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 285: ...ANDER_U L O 0108 285 2002 MY HIGHLANDER_U OM48429U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 286 Uniform tire quality grading 286 SECTION 9 ...

Page 286: ... 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 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 purchasers and or prospective ...

Page 287: ...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 289: ... maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod ucts and is not responsible for their performance repair or replacemen...

Page 290: ...m anti lock brake system traction control system vehicle skid control system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea sures or special instructions regarding installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the a...

Page 291: ...ar because it is designed for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design fea ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol lover Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury Be sure to rea...

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Page 293: ...plete 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 181 for detailed in...

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