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2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM48478U)

Push the number for the password and
the “Enter” switch. The “Select Restriction
Level” screen will appear.

If you enter a wrong number, push the
“Clear” switch to delete the number.

You cannot change the setting without in-
putting the password. When you forget or
change the password, push the “Clear”
switch ten times to initialize the password.

To return to the “Setup Menu 1” screen,
push the “Back” switch.

Push a parental level (1—8). The smaller
the level number, the stricter the age limit.
Push the “Back” switch to return to the
“Setup Menu 1” screen.

SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE

Each time you push the “Display Mode”
switch on the “Setup Menu 2” screen, the
display mode is changed from wide mode
to auto mode.

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Summary of Contents for 2004 HIGHLANDER

Page 1: ...2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 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: ...y 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 Input terminal adapter 14 Power outlets 15 Cup holder 16 Container 17 Front ashtray 18 Audio remote control switches 19 Hood lock release lever 20 Parking brake pedal 21 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview Vehicles with rear seat entertainment sy...

Page 3: ...ge door opener 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 Power outlet 16 Front ashtray 17 Audio remote control switches 18 Hood lock release lever 19 Parking brake pedal 20 Window lock switch Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system view A ...

Page 4: ...w and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de icer switch 7 Air conditioning controls 8 Car audio 9 AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cigarette lighter 13 TRAC OFF switch two wheel drive models 14 Cruise control switch 15 Ignition switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch Vehicles...

Page 5: ...0308 5 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 18 Power outlet 115 VAC main switch 19 Rear heater main switch 20 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 21 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 6: ...nd multi information display 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de icer switch 8 Car audio 9 AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cigarette lighter 13 TRAC OFF switch two wheel drive models 14 Cruise control switch 15 Ignition switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Tire pressure warning system reset sw...

Page 7: ...0308 7 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 18 Power outlet 115 VAC main switch 19 Rear heater main switch 20 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 21 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 8: ...achometer 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: ...arning light 1 Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Vehicle stability control system warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Low tire pressure warning light 1 Indicator symbols on the instrument pane...

Page 10: ...on page 159 in Section 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Slip indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Automatic transmission indicator lights Snow mode indicator light Traction control system off indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light or Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 for vehicles sold in U S A AIRBAG ON indicator light AIRBAG OFF indicat...

Page 11: ...ghter and ashtrays 264 Power outlets 265 Power outlet 266 Glove box 267 Garage door opener 267 Auxiliary boxes 270 Container 272 Cup holders 273 Bottle holders 275 Tie down hooks 275 Luggage cover 276 Roof luggage carrier 278 Floor mat 280 For information about the clock of a vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 12: ...ti information is operat ing 5 seconds has been passed after ad justing the temperature or pushing the 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 o...

Page 13: ...ng 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 time is counted from 0 00 Up t...

Page 14: ...mmediately af ter turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a crossing near a large v...

Page 15: ...ss sensor CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the COMP switch until the zone number appears on the dis play Then push the COMP switch r...

Page 16: ... Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Hawaii 6 Samoa 5 Guam 7 Saipan 7 Puerto Rico 10 ...

Page 17: ...the above method calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibr...

Page 18: ...djust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Cigarette lighter Front ashtray Rear ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a T...

Page 19: ...pull out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always completely close the ashtray after use Front Rear The power outlets 12 VDC are de signed for power supply for car acces sories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total veh...

Page 20: ...ush the main switch on the instrument panel An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is ready for use Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off When the power out let is not in use make sure that the main switch is turned off NOTICE z To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not ...

Page 21: ...s etc Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise To use the glove box do this To open Pull the lever With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on when the globe box is open To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving The garage ...

Page 22: ... operate iden tify if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button The ga rage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes rapidly and then remains lit after 2 seconds If your garage transmitter is the Rolling Code type proceed to the heading Programming a rolling code sys tem 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for e...

Page 23: ...elease both buttons 6 Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly programmed button Check to see if the gate device oper ates correctly 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re maining HomeLink button to program another device Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems home door locks or lighting contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance ...

Page 24: ...of the Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including in terference that may cause undesired op eration WARNING This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada DOC MPAC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the part...

Page 25: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 271 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Type A ceiling Type B instrument panel Type C rear console Type D rear console Type E luggage compartment ...

Page 26: ... iary holder CAUTION Do not put objects in the container which can shift roll out or be thrown out in the event of sudden stops or accidents Objects which 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 Container ...

Page 27: ...Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 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 rear console Type B luggage compartment Type C second seat armrest Cup holders ...

Page 28: ...ype A only The cup holder can 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 Type A and C To reduce the chance of injury in case of an acci dent ...

Page 29: ... or an accident NOTICE Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con tents may spill when the door opens or closes To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the tie down hooks folded in place on the floor when not in use Vehicles with...

Page 30: ...hang the hooks to the hook brackets on the second seat seat back 2 Pull out the rear luggage cover and secure it to the hook brackets CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Vehicles with the third seat When using the luggage cover the third seat must be folded down See Folding ...

Page 31: ... to release the right end and lift the luggage cover out After you remove the luggage cover stow it under deck board as described below This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident STOWING LUGGAGE COVER To stow the luggage cover do the fol lowing 1 Remove the side deck boards and open the center deck board ...

Page 32: ...e cover in the holder as shown CAUTION Make sure the luggage cover is se curely stowed Cross rails Roof rails The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails and sliding cross rails Upper knob Side knobs ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF CROSS RAILS 1 Turn the upper and side knobs coun terclockwise to loosen the cross rails Roof luggage carrier ...

Page 33: ...ilure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or se vere injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision Follow the manufacture s instructions and precautions when installing the attach ments or their equivalent CAUTION When you load cargo on the roof lug gage carrier observe the following Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles If loadin...

Page 34: ...rrier NOTICE When loading the luggages be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat 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 in...

Page 35: ... from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 15 Side doors 16 Power windows 24 Back door 27 Hood 28 Theft deterrent system 29 Fuel tank cap 31 Electric moon roof 33 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 36: ...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 writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master keys black...

Page 37: ...lly lock your keys inside the vehicle NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip observe the following precautions z 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 z When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder...

Page 38: ...d such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer z 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 ...

Page 39: ...he indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch D 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...

Page 40: ...ITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door In the driver s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously This double key turning operation to un...

Page 41: ...assenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door If you do either of the following no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch D Lock all the side doors and...

Page 42: ...ch REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position 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...

Page 43: ...r push the UNLOCK switch The beep 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 a...

Page 44: ...ON posi tion 3 After 10 seconds push the same LOCK UNLOCK or PANIC switch 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...

Page 45: ... see REPLACING TRANSMITTER 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 347 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 cau...

Page 46: ...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 REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter batter...

Page 47: ...ve side and negative side of the transmitter bat tery are faced correctly z Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause unexpected rust z Do not touch or move any compo nents inside of the transmitter or it may interfere with proper opera tion z Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case z Clos...

Page 48: ...n the switch To close Lightly pull up the switch Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and then release it Jam protection function During automat ic closing operation the window stops and opens half way if something gets caugh...

Page 49: ...S Use 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 50: ...here is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power win dows make sure he or she oper ates the windows safely D When small children are in the ve hicle never ...

Page 51: ... simul taneously locks or unlocks the back door See Side doors on page 16 in this Sec tion When closing the back door make sure it is fully closed See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage When closing the back door the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier To close the back door lower it and press down on it After closing the back door try p...

Page 52: ...also pre vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur 2 In front of the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Hood ...

Page 53: ...s designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery termi nal is disconnected and then recon nected when the system is set The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and turn signal lights and turns on the interior light SETTING THE SYSTEM 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it The indic...

Page 54: ...ote control transmitter or if the hood is forcibly opened D If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected D If the ignition is hot wired The indicator light will come on when the system is activating If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked without the key or wireless re mote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch all the side doors and back door wil...

Page 55: ...ors and hood When testing the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION D Do not smoke cau...

Page 56: ...of the door When installing the cap turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click When you hear the click the cap is fully closed If the cap is not installed 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 indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION D Ma...

Page 57: ...of will fully close automatically To stop the roof partway push the switch toward either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side quickly When you quickly push and release the switch the moon roof will close while the switch is depressed and stop when re leased Tilting operation To tilt up Push the switch toward the TILT UP side The roof will fully tilt up automatically To stop the roof partway push the swi...

Page 58: ... can not be operated properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following D While the vehicle is moving always keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise they could be seriously in jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident D Before you c...

Page 59: ...ug 03 Prod OM48478U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 36 Front seats 36 Rear seats 40 Flattening seatbacks 49 Seat heaters 52 Head restraints 53 Armrests 54 Seat belts 54 SRS airbags 66 Child restraint 85 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 60: ...nce the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways D Move your seat to the rear as far as you ca...

Page 61: ...rom acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly disable the sys tem or cause the side airbag sys tem to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as ...

Page 62: ...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 KNOB To change the angle of the seat cush ion on the front side turn the knob either way 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat pull up or push down the lever 4 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean b...

Page 63: ...ur hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of personal injury 1 SEAT POSITION SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the adjusting switch in the de sired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats as this might ...

Page 64: ...e seat does not hit a passenger or luggage D Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat D After adjusting the seat position re lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position D After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position D When returning the seatback to the uprigh...

Page 65: ...f the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving D Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage Adjusting second seats ...

Page 66: ...r adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position NOTICE Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached For easy access to the third seat do this 1 Lift the lever on the side of the seat back and fold the seatback The seat will slide forward 2 Move the seat to the front most posi tion After passengers are i...

Page 67: ...t belt buckle of the second seat as shown in the il lustration NOTICE The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the second seat 2 Make sure the outer seat belts passes through the hangers when folding the second seat This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hangers when they are in use Folding down second seats ...

Page 68: ...ction 2 for precautions when 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 D 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 D Make sure the seat ...

Page 69: ...e folded second seat to the rear most position CAUTION After sliding the seat try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when 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 s...

Page 70: ...not hit a passenger or luggage D To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdo...

Page 71: ...ge 1 Stow the third seat seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration NOTICE The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the third seat 2 To stow the seat belt insert the tabs into the slot as shown above Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the slot NOTICE The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback Folding down third seat ...

Page 72: ...k angle adjusting lever to un lock the seatback and fold the seatback down until it locks CAUTION Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage Folding down the third seat will enlarge the luggage compartment See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage RETURNING THIRD SEAT Pull the seatback adjusting lever to un lock the seatback and fold up...

Page 73: ... will prevent the seat belt from operating properly D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use To flatten the seatbacks do the follow ing 1 Hold the center of the lever and pull it up sliding the second seat to the rear most position Then pull the seat forward slightly until it locks 2 Remove the head restraint...

Page 74: ... be certain to replace the head restraint CAUTION D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving use the seat in the normal position D After returning the seat to its origi nal position try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace head restraint To flatten the seatbacks do the follow ing 1 Hold the center of...

Page 75: ...ting switch backward to flatten the seat back After returning the seat to its original position be certain to replace the head restraint CAUTION D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving use the seat in the normal position D After returning the seat to its origi nal position try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place Be ce...

Page 76: ... extra caution for D Babies small children elderly per sons sick persons or handicapped persons D Persons who have delicate skin D Persons who are exhausted D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat overheating do not use the seat heater with a blan ket cushion or other insulating ob jects which cover the seat NOTICE z Do not put...

Page 77: ...h ad justment is desired pull or push the base of the head restraint Second and third seat head restraints When an occupant sits in the second or third seat always raise the head restraint 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 D Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it...

Page 78: ...roperly wear them Child Use a child restraint system ap propriate for the child until the child be comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belts See Child restraint on page 85 in this Section for details 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 According to accident statistics the ...

Page 79: ... for two or more people even children D To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint ...

Page 80: ...d restraint on page 85 in this Section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more 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 CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted D Do not in...

Page 81: ... your arm Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but...

Page 82: ...AT SEAT BELTS The third seat seat belts are 3 point type restraint with 2 buckles Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and se curely latched for proper operation Make sure that buckle 1 is securely latched for ready use of the third seat seat belt Two buckles and tabs for third seat seat belt The two tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong pla...

Page 83: ...h the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision To release the concave end tab insert the key into the hole on buckle 1 and allow the belt to retract CAUTION Do not use the third seat seat belt with either buckle released Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision ...

Page 84: ...ehicles without third seat Third seats The second and third seat seat belt buckles can be stowed when not in use Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the seatback See Folding down second seats on page 43 and Folding down third seat on page 47 in this Section Stowing the second and third seat seat belt buckles ...

Page 85: ...rmation is available at your Toyota deal er CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following precautions Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident increasing the chance of personal injury D Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle for another person...

Page 86: ...lt with out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender D Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passen ger seat If installing a child re straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious inju...

Page 87: ...at until the seat belt is fixed because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron tal impact When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants The front passen...

Page 88: ...ors remain locked CAUTION Do not modify remove strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring Failure to follow these instruc tions may prevent the seat belt pre tensioners from activating correctly cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any re pair ...

Page 89: ...indicators and warning buzz ers on page 129 in Section 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the light does not come on remains on for more than 6 sec onds or flashes D The light comes on or starts flashing while driving ...

Page 90: ...ays 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 front airbags are inflated CAUTION D The SRS front airbag system is de signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems The driver and ...

Page 91: ...comparable to an approximate 25 km h 15 mph collision when the vehicles has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the fro...

Page 92: ...bag and inflator The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor The front airbag sensors constantly moni tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in a forward decelera tion beyond the designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the infla tors very quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas...

Page 93: ...ule steering wheel hub airbag cover and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat ing airbag CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recom...

Page 94: ...ce of the deploying airbags Like wise the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees D 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 column cover dashboard near the front passenger airbag front passenger airbag cover front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly Doing s...

Page 95: ... 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 and curtain shield airbag sen sors curtain shield airbag sensors driv er s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system AIRBAG ON indi cator light AIRBAG OFF indic...

Page 96: ...BAG OFF indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu pant classification system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The SRS front airbags have been in flated D The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate D The pad section...

Page 97: ...sen ger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 81 in this Section The SRS curtain shield airbag on the pas senger side are activated even with no passenger in the front seat or second out side seat The SRS curtain shield airbags may acti vate even when the side airbags are not activated Always wear your seat belt properly Your vehicle is equipped ...

Page 98: ...r child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system Toyota strongly recommends that all in fants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and prop erly restrained The rear seats are the safest for infants and children For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint on page 85 in this Sect...

Page 99: ...r s seat belt buckle switch 9 Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor as sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor In a severe side impact the side and curtain shield airbag sensor and or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger s the side airbag inflators and or the curtain shield airbag i...

Page 100: ...roperly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times D Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con siderable speed and force Other wise he she may be killed or seri ously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle D Sit up straight...

Page 101: ...his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle D Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door When the side airbag in flates the cup holder or any other device...

Page 102: ... Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air bags inflate Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate...

Page 103: ... are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side and curtain shield airbag sen sors curtain shield airbag sensors driv er s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system AIRBAG ON indi cator light AIRBAG OFF indicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt prete...

Page 104: ...In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur tain shield airbags have been inflated D The portion of the doors shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate D The surface of the seats with the side airbag shaded in the illustration i...

Page 105: ...F indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown below If the front passenger occupant classifica tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated one of the following is likely to have occurred D A rear passenger lifts the front passen ge...

Page 106: ... the ignition key is turned to the ON position After about 4 sec onds they will go off After that the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indi cator light be illuminated The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFF indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front pas senger occupant classification system ...

Page 107: ...ied Not illuminated Off Off Deactivated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system AIRBAG OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in th...

Page 108: ...sure the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumi nated the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front pas senger side may not activate cor rectly which could cause death or serious injury in the event of colli sion D If an adult sits in the front passenger seat the AIRBAG ON indicator light should be illumi...

Page 109: ...d using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 54 in this Section for details CAUTION D For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be cru...

Page 110: ...use death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured If it is not se cured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident A child restraint system for a sma...

Page 111: ...tructions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 99 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint low er anchorages on page 101 in this Sec tion A ...

Page 112: ... airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat D Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the second or third seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the front or second seats Otherwise the child or front or second seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or...

Page 113: ...seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properl...

Page 114: ...t seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to 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...

Page 115: ...nt system on the front passenger seat only when it is un avoidable Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly install the forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rear...

Page 116: ...he AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated remove the child restraint system and reinstall it with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position If the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illumi nated when the ignition key is turned to the ON position then the SRS front pas senger airbag and side airbag on the pas senger side may deploy in an accident Do not drive the vehicle in this condition Remove the...

Page 117: ... passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously in jured D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of ...

Page 118: ...lation install the child re straint system on the right second seat Same angle Same position D When installing a child restraint system in the second seat center position adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle Other wise the child restraint system can not be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision 1 Run the ...

Page 119: ...not protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the b...

Page 120: ...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 C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for ward facing position only ...

Page 121: ...gs do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to th...

Page 122: ...der Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision D Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under c...

Page 123: ... retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor brackets behind the sec ond seat seatbacks to secure the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each seating position of the second seat This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets Using a top strap ...

Page 124: ...traint system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 85 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions pro...

Page 125: ...ystems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specifications are installed in the second seat The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of both outside second seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Canada only T...

Page 126: ... 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 99 in this Section For the installation details refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product CAUTION D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the ancho...

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Page 129: ...m Aug 03 Prod OM48478U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 106 Outside rear view mirrors 106 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 108 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 109 Sun visors 110 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 130: ...nd down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror On some models whe...

Page 131: ...n get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape...

Page 132: ...our 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 w...

Page 133: ... mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function Type A Push the OFF switch Type B Push the MIRROR switch To turn on the automatic function again Type A Push the AUTO switch Type B Push the MIRROR switch Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition When...

Page 134: ... or cover the sensor with your finger or a piece of cloth etc To block out glare move the sun visor To block out glare from the front Swing down the sun visor position 1 To block out glare from the side Swing down the sun visor remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side posi tion 2 If glare comes from obliquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor position 3 Sun visors...

Page 135: ... 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 Type A Type B To use the vanity mirrors swing down the main sun visor and slide the cover Type A only The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover Vanity mirrors ...

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Page 137: ...Headlights and turn signals 114 Emergency flashers 117 Instrument panel light control 117 Front fog lights 118 Interior lights 118 Personal lights 119 Ignition switch light 120 Windshield wipers and washer 121 Rear window wiper and washer 122 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield wiper de icer 122 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 138: ...hield to block this sensor 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 battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a lon...

Page 139: ... 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 See Replacing light bulbs on page 392 in Section 7 3 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the fol...

Page 140: ... 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 turned to OFF TURN S...

Page 141: ...rs if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the...

Page 142: ... switch is in the DOOR posi tion and any of the side doors and back door is opened the light will come on After all the side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately D All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position D The ignition key is turned...

Page 143: ...e following posi tions DOOR Turns the lights on when any of the side doors or back door is opened OFF The lights are off ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM When the switch is in the DOOR posi tion and any of the side doors and back door is opened the light will come on After all the side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases...

Page 144: ...some time after all the side doors and back door are closed However in the following cases the lights go off immediately D All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position D The ignition key is turned to ACC or ON after all the side doors and back door are closed D All the side doors and back door are closed and locked when the light is still on When all t...

Page 145: ...lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 391 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not ...

Page 146: ...he knob upward or downward as far as it will go position 3 or 4 The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 391 in Section 7 3 NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry It may scratch the glass Without navigation system type A Without navigation system type B Rear window wiper ...

Page 147: ...er de icer the windshield wiper blades will be de iced Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are ...

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Page 149: ...rod OM48478U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 126 Engine coolant temperature gauge 126 Tachometer 127 Odometer and two trip meters 127 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 129 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 150: ... 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 151: ... to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 Odometer Shows the total distan...

Page 152: ...ge the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B ...

Page 153: ...tor and buzzer If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Stop and check f or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 154: ...Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i indicator and buzzer Close all side doors and back door j Stop and check k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer m Adjust tire inflation pressure If light remains contact Toyota dealer n Add washer fluid ...

Page 155: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 131 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Replace engine oil p Key reminder buzzer Remove key ...

Page 156: ...rking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop D The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremel...

Page 157: ...hat the warning light system is operating properly If the lamp remains on or the lamp comes on while driving first check the followings D Empty fuel tank If the fuel tank is empty refuel immedi ately D Loose fuel tank cap If the fuel tank cap is loose securely tighten it These cases are temporary malfunctions The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips If the lamp...

Page 158: ...lfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system the brake assist system the traction control system and the vehicle stability control system do not operate but the brake system still oper ates conventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system ...

Page 159: ...cation system AIRBAG ON indi cator light AIRBAG OFF indicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflat ors warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to servi...

Page 160: ...n page 391 in Section 7 3 o Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light for vehicles sold in U S A This light reminds you when to replace the engine oil This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after about a few seconds When you drive for about 7200 km 4500 miles after the engine oil replacement this light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 12...

Page 161: ...Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The ABS and VSC warn ing lights low tire pressure warning light and engine oil replacement re minder light go off after a few seconds The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds The TRAC OFF indicator light and slip indicator light also come on and...

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Page 163: ... INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 140 Automatic transmission 141 Traction control system 150 Vehicle stability control system 154 Tire pressure warning system 155 Parking brake 159 Cruise control 159 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 164: ... the P position be fore pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobilizer sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 15 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the ...

Page 165: ... 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 2AZ FE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition sw...

Page 166: ...10 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 engine co...

Page 167: ...er 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 first gear NOTICE z Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference Two wheel drive models 2 123 km h ...

Page 168: ...in 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 Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat i Driving in snow ...

Page 169: ...not 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 346 in Section 4 ...

Page 170: ...depressed a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 3MZ FE engine Overdrive switch Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The igni...

Page 171: ...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 engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not sh...

Page 172: ...the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE z Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference 3 144 km h 90 mph 2 92 km h 58 mph L 51 km h 32 mph z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the 3...

Page 173: ...ld the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat i Driving in snow mode Use this mode when starting your vehicle in ice or snow To set the driving pattern to the snow mode push the switch The ECT SNOW indicator on the instrument cluster is on To cancel the snow mode push the switch again If the engine is tur...

Page 174: ...propriate 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 begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfun...

Page 175: ...ght comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on D The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode whi...

Page 176: ...slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power against 4 wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire ch...

Page 177: ...come on when the ignition is turned on contact your Toyota dealer VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system or the vehicle stability 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 ope...

Page 178: ... system is operating it cannot completely eliminate the possibility of an accident Always keep safe driving in mind as reckless driving increases the risk of an accident If the slip indicator light blinks spe cial care should be taken while driving D Only use tires of specified size The size manufacture brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same If you use the tires other than spec...

Page 179: ... will come on when the VSC warning light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The tire pressure warning system is de signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure is critically low while the vehicle is moving The low tire pressure warning light comes on to in form you that such low tire pressure may hamper driving This system is not designed to operate when the vehicle is st...

Page 180: ... Contact your Toyota dealer If the warning light blinks rapidly every 0 25 seconds The low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized Reset the system with the tire pressure warning system re set switch To reset the system see TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM RESET SWITCH The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low t...

Page 181: ...me com binations of your tires are significant ly under inflated However there are other combinations of significantly under inflated tires for which your tire pressure monitoring system may not warn you These other combina tions are relatively common account ing for approximately half the instances in which vehicles have sig nificantly under inflated tires For ex ample your system may not warn yo...

Page 182: ...km h 62 mph D The roads are dry smooth and straight D The number of passengers is 1 or 2 including driver When initializing the system make sure the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times If the warning light does not blink three times initializing will be failed and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly Do not push the reset switch without ad justing the tire inf...

Page 183: ...eleased and the park ing brake reminder light is off The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed chang...

Page 184: ...y tap the lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CANCELLING...

Page 185: ...e control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal pushing the lever up in the RES direction will restore the speed set prior to cancella...

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Page 187: ...TS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 164 Using your audio system 164 Audio remote controls 180 Rear seat entertainment system 183 Car audio video system operating hints 234 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 188: ...audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM TAPE DISC or LOAD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balan...

Page 189: ...ally eject a disc if the label side is down The player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything other than com pact discs into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles Compact d...

Page 190: ... z Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc auto changer In sert only one compact disc into slot at a time z Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a com pact disc into the slot ...

Page 191: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 167 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 192: ... the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward button Cassette player Push preset button 6 to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push preset button 5 to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push or TAPE button To stop the tape while it is rewinding push or TAPE button If a tape rewinds completely the ...

Page 193: ... again ERROR 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect CD OPEN The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open Close the compact disc changer lid If the malfunction still exists take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer Ɲ DISC Ɯ With compact disc changer only Use these buttons to select the disc you want to listen to Push Ɲ preset button 3 or Ɯ preset button 4 until the number of the di...

Page 194: ...racks in order for the re peat feature to work correctly Compact disc player There are two repeat features You can either replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release RPT preset button 2 while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again With compact ...

Page 195: ... to skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can select up to nine recordings in cluding current one A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording When a beginning of a tape is reached the player automatically resumes play When the end of the tape is reached the player automatically reverses sides and resumes normal play In addition the feature may not wor...

Page 196: ...the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display push and hold the button until you hear a beep The rest of the title will appear TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockwi...

Page 197: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 173 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Type 2 ...

Page 198: ...c played before pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled Program Push preset button 4 to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indicates the top side indicates the bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side ...

Page 199: ... player to cool down ERROR 1 The disc may be dirty dam aged or inserted incorrectly up side down Clean the disc and re insert it NO DISC The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty Insert a disc ERROR 3 There is a problem inside the system Eject the disc or magazine Set the disc or magazine again ERROR 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect CD OPEN The compact disc changer lid of ...

Page 200: ...ne in random order To play the tracks on one disc in random order Quickly push and release RAND preset button 1 will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will a...

Page 201: ...e Scanning the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this button again If the player has scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push the SCAN button until you hear a beep SCAN...

Page 202: ... appear on the display If the entire the message is not displayed will appear on the display To display the rest of the message push and hold the TEXT button until you hear a beep After the entire message has been dis played the message will disappear The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed If no messages is received NO MESSAGE will appear on the displ...

Page 203: ...am type will appear on the display If the system is receiving a sta tion that is not RDS NO PTY will ap pear Repeat this operation within 6 seconds to display the program types in the following order D ROCK D EASY LIS Easy listening D CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz D R B Rhythm and Blues D INFORM Information D RELIGION D MISC Miscellaneous D ALERT Emergency message To seek or scan for the same ...

Page 204: ... 03 Prod OM48478U Some parts of the audio system can be adjusted using the switches on the steer ing wheel Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below 1 switch 2 ƜƝ switch 3 MODE switch Audio remote controls steering switches ...

Page 205: ... When counting the number of the tracks you want to rewind remember to count the current track as well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two tracks before the song you are listening to push the Ɲ side of the switch three times If you push the track switch further than you wanted to push the other side of the switch The track number will be in creased or reduced The track number y...

Page 206: ...nt to return to the beginning of the current track push the Ɲ side of the switch once quickly With compact disc changer only Push and hold the Ɯ or Ɲ side of the switch until the disc you want to listen to is set 3 MODE switch Push MODE switch to select an audio mode Each push changes the mode se quentially if the desired mode is ready to use To turn the audio system on push the MODE switch To tur...

Page 207: ...on sists of the following components 1 Headphone volume control dials 2 Headphone input jacks 3 DVD player 4 Rear seat entertainment system display 5 Rear seat entertainment system controller 6 Input terminal adapter 7 Power outlet 8 Power outlet main switch 9 Front audio system Rear seat entertainment system ...

Page 208: ...mercial headphone See Headphone input jacks on page 233 in this Section for details You can also enjoy the rear seat enter tainment system with a wireless head phone The wireless headphone can be used within rear seat If the signal be comes weak the headphone will mute For details refer to the manufacturer s instructions With some wireless headphone generally available in the market it may be diff...

Page 209: ...een is pushed by hand or wiped with a hard cloth the surface of the screen may be scratched To close push up the display until you hear a click The illumination of the screen is automati cally turned off when the display is closed However the rear seat entertain ment system is not turned off CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving close the displa...

Page 210: ...he system cannot be operated by touching the switches on the screen directly CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the controller It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the controller away from direct sunlight high heat and high humidity These conditions could cause the case to deform or the battery to ex plode or leak BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER for new vehicle owners A batter...

Page 211: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 187 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 1 Remove the cover of the controller as shown 2 Remove the insulating sheet ...

Page 212: ... display is exposed to direct sunlight Block the display from direct sunlight CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the controller in the console box or front seatback pocket when it is not in use NOTICE Observe the followings otherwise the controller may be damaged z Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against hard objects z Do ...

Page 213: ... such as some kind of metal the controller may not re ceive the signal and the buzzer may not sound FCC Information Caution Any changes or modifica tions in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment FCC Label Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation i...

Page 214: ...stick This joystick selects a control switch mode switch on the screen or the menu for the disc 5 ENT button This button inputs the selected switch or the selected menu for the disc 6 DISC CH PROG button This button skips directly to a desired preset station disc track or chapter 7 button This button fast forwards a screen when the DVD player is operated 8 RETURN button This button skips to the pr...

Page 215: ...button selects the angle of the screen when the DVD player is oper ated 15 SEARCH button This button indicates the title search screen when the DVD player is oper ated 16 TOP MENU button This button indicates the title selection screen for DVD video when the DVD player is operated 17 button This button pauses a screen when the DVD player is operated 18 AA button This button reverses a screen when ...

Page 216: ...io station or selects track chapter 4 DISC CH PROG button This button skips directly to a desired preset station disc track or chapter 5 CURSOR REMOTE button This button indicates the control switches on the screen when the DVD player is operated This button also can be used when you lose sight of the controller 6 Joystick This joystick selects a control switch mode switch on the screen or the men...

Page 217: ...e can be selected Push the DVD or VIDEO but ton when the connected DVD player or your personal audio machine is on The rear seat entertainment system will be turned on The rear seat entertainment system can select all the modes When a cassette tape a compact disc a DVD video disc an audio CD a video CD a CD text a dts CD or a DVD audio disc is not loaded on the front audio sys tem or the DVD playe...

Page 218: ...All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the rear seat enter tainment system When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems simulta neously the system can be operated on the front audio system If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems at the same time AM and FM modes cannot be changed on the rear seat audio system Controller DVD player ...

Page 219: ... ENT button to enter the mode The mode display which is selected by the joystick is colored blue When the ENT button is pushed the mode display changes to green If the mode display is gray it cannot be selected The Speaker sound on the mode display is selected on the front audio system Radio Cassette tape player and compact disc player ...

Page 220: ...en while this mode is selected The screen shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Controller DVD player unit OPERATING FRONT AUDIO SYSTEM To operate the front audio system use the following switches 1 DISC CH PROG button Radio You can scan only the preset stations for the band of the front audio system For instructions see Controls and features on page 167 in this Section T...

Page 221: ...old the or side of the TUNE TRACK button The radio will seek up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the stations will be searched one after another Cassette tape player To fast forward a cassette tape push and hold the side of the TUNE TRACK button until FF appears on the screen Push and hold the side of the TUNE TRACK button unti...

Page 222: ...n to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY For replacement use 3 AAA batteries CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components NOTICE z When replacing the battery be care ful not to lose the components z Replace only with th...

Page 223: ...D player can play audio CDs DVD video discs CD texts dts CDs and video CDs For appropriate discs for this player see Car audio video system operating hints on page 234 in this Section The DVD player works when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position To turn on the DVD player a disc must be loaded in the player To turn off the player eject the disc Error messages If the player malfunctions yo...

Page 224: ... system operating hints on page 234 in this Section The player will play the track or chapter and it will play from the beginning of the track or chapter again after it reaches the end NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the DVD player Do not insert anything other than a disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compa...

Page 225: ... the DVD button on the controller You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above The DVD Hint screen appears when the DVD mode is first selected after you turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position Push the OK switch when you read the message Selecting the DVD mode ...

Page 226: ...P MENU button 10 AA and buttons Controller DVD player unit The player can also be operated with the switches on the screen To operate the switches on the screen select the switch by the joystick and push the ENT button You cannot select the switches on the screen by touching them directly When the switch is selected by the joys tick the outline of the switch changes to blue Push the ENT button and...

Page 227: ...NDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Controller DVD player unit TURNING THE OPERATION SWITCHES ON AND OFF To turn on the operation switches push the CURSOR button on the controller Page 1 DVD video operation switch Page 2 DVD video operation switch ...

Page 228: ...om Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Page 1 DVD audio operation switch Page 2 DVD audio operation switch Page 1 video CD Page 2 video CD There are operation switches on the Page1 and Page2 screens To change the screen push the Page1 or Page2 switch on the screen ...

Page 229: ...04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 205 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U If appears on the screen when you select a switch it indicates that the switch cannot work On the screen Controller DVD player unit ...

Page 230: ...o discs When recording on a DVD video DVD audio video CD or audio tracks may not record in some cases while the menu is displayed As audio will not play in this case verify that the video tracks are play ing and then activate playback The title chapter number and playback time display may not appear while playing back certain DVD video discs CAUTION Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded a...

Page 231: ...nu switch on the screen You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the MENU or TOP MENU switch on the controller DVD audio To turn on the menu screen for the disc push the Top Menu switch on the screen You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the TOP MENU switch on the controller For the operation of the menu screen see the separate manual for the DVD disc To turn on the selecting swit...

Page 232: ...e disc by the joystick and the ENT button on the controller when the control switches are not indicated on the screen Push the Move Buttons on the screen and the switches Enter and Move Buttons switches will move up and down To turn off the switch push the OFF switch on the screen To turn on the switch again push the ON switch on the screen To return to the previous screen push the Back switch on ...

Page 233: ...e switch button the DVD player will resume playing DVD video only Push the AA or switch button while pausing the DVD video plays the slow motion video replay or the slow mo tion video replay in reverse DVD video DVD audio SKIPPING TO THE PREDETERMINED SCREEN To skip to the predetermined screen push the Return switch The DVD player starts playing from the beginning of the predeter mined screen You ...

Page 234: ...rod OM48478U DVD video DVD audio SELECTING THE TITLE GROUP To display the searching title DVD video or group DVD audio screen push the Search switch on the screen You can also display the screen by pushing the SEARCH button on the controller DVD video DVD audio ...

Page 235: ...e player starts play ing the disc from the entered group num ber Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen SELECTING THE BONUS GROUP DVD audio only Enter the bonus group number on the searching group screen and push the Enter switch The Enter Key Code screen will appear To enter the number of the group you want to play push the group number If you enter the wrong number push the Clear ...

Page 236: ...e changing subtitle language screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the SUB TITLE button on the controller Each time you push the Sub Title switch another language stored on the disc is selected To turn off the subtitles push the Hide switch Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen The selected subtitle language will appear on the screen ...

Page 237: ... the screen and then the changing audio language screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the AUDIO button on the controller Each time you push the Audio switch another language stored on the disc is selected The selected audio language will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 238: ... FORMAT DVD audio only Push the Audio switch on the screen or the AUDIO button on the controller and the changing audio format screen will ap pear Each time you push the Audio switch another audio format stored on the disc is selected Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 239: ...gle screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the ANGLE button on the controller The angle can be selected for discs that are multi angle compatible when the mark appears on the screen Each time you push the Angle switch the angle changes The angle number which you can select will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 240: ... the Set Up switch on the screen and then the initial setting screen will ap pear You can also display the screen by pushing the SET UP button on the con troller You can change the initial setting After the setting is done the player plays from the beginning of the chapter or the track Setup Menu 1 screen Setup Menu 2 screen ...

Page 241: ... the Select Audio Language screen appears Select the language you want to hear on the screen To return to the Setup Menu 1 screen push the Back switch If you cannot find a language you want to hear push the Others switch The Enter Audio Lang Code screen will appear To enter the code of the language you want to hear push the number of the language code For details about the lan guage codes see the ...

Page 242: ...n guage codes see the language code list If you enter a wrong number push the Clear switch to delete the number Push the Enter switch on the screen If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch is pushed the Incorrect code screen will appear Push the language code you want to read again To return to the Select Subtitle Lang screen push the Back switch on the screen CHANGING...

Page 243: ...e language code you want to read again To return to the Select DVD Language screen push the Back switch on the screen TURNING THE ANGLE MARK ON OR OFF The angle mark can be turned on for discs that are multi angle compatible Each time you push the Angle Mark switch on the screen the angle mark turns on or off alternately SETTING LEVEL OF VIEWER RESTRICTIONS You can restrict the play back screen by...

Page 244: ...ithout in putting the password When you forget or change the password push the Clear switch ten times to initialize the password To return to the Setup Menu 1 screen push the Back switch Push a parental level 1 8 The smaller the level number the stricter the age limit Push the Back switch to return to the Setup Menu 1 screen SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE Each time you push the Display Mode switch on th...

Page 245: ...mara 0126 Azerbaijani 0201 Bashkir 0205 Byelorussian 0207 Bulgarian 0208 Bihari 0209 Bislama 0214 Bengali 0215 Tibetan 0218 Breton 0301 Catalan 0315 Corsican 0319 Czech 0325 Welsh 0401 Danish 0426 Bhutani 0515 Esperanto 0520 Estonian 0521 Basque 0601 Persian 0609 Finnish 0610 Fiji 0615 Faroese 0625 Frisian 0701 Irish 0704 Scots Gaelic 0712 Galician 0714 Guarani 0721 Gujarati 0801 Hausa 0809 Hindi ...

Page 246: ...1320 Maltese 1325 Burmese 1401 Nauru 1405 Nepali 1415 Norwegian 1503 Occitan 1513 Afan Oromo 1518 Oriya 1601 Punjabi 1612 Polish 1619 Pashto Pushto 1721 Quechua 1813 Rhaeto Romance 1814 Kirundi 1815 Romanian 1823 Kinyarwanda 1901 Sanskrit 1904 Sindhi 1907 Sangho 1908 Serbo Croatian 1909 Sinhalese 1911 Slovak 1912 Slovenian 1913 Samoan 1914 Shona 1915 Somali 1917 Albanian 1918 Serbian 1919 Siswati ...

Page 247: ...inian 2118 Urdu 2126 Uzbek 2209 Vietnamese 2215 Volapük 2315 Wolof 2408 Xhosa 2515 Yoruba 2621 Zulu SELECTING THE CHAPTER TRACK To select the chapter track push the or side of the TUNE TRACK button on the controller until the number of the chapter track you want to select appears on the screen DVD video DVD audio ...

Page 248: ...itch DVD audio only Push the RAND switch The player will play the tracks on the disc in ran dom order To turn off the random fea ture push this switch again 4 SCAN switch DVD audio only Push the SCAN switch The player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this switch again If the player has scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning 5 and swi...

Page 249: ... AND SWITCHES switch Push this switch to pause the disc switch Push this switch to cancel the pause and return to normal playing AA and switches Push and hold the AA or switch to fast forward or reverse When you release the switch the DVD player will resume playing Video CD only Push the switch button while paus ing the video CD plays the slow motion video replay TURNING ON THE DISC MENU video CD ...

Page 250: ...RANSMISSION video CD only Push the Main Sub switch to change a multiplex transmission The mode changes from Main Sub to Main to Sub and back to Main Sub by pushing the Main Sub switch CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING video CD only Push the Set Up switch on the screen and then the initial setting screen will ap pear You can also display the screen by pushing the SET UP button on the con troller You can...

Page 251: ... track title will appear on the screen when pushing the DVD but ton Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below 1 PICTURE switch video CD only Push the PICTURE switch to turn off the control screen and return to the picture previously displayed 2 RPT switch audio CD and CD text Push the RPT switch while the track is playing When the track ends it will automatically r...

Page 252: ...tches Push the or switch to fast forward or reverse the disc When you push the switch again the DVD player will resume playing You can adjust the color contrast tone and brightness of the screen Push the DISPLAY switch on the control ler and then the Display screen will ap pear The screen may turn purple to deflect the sunlight This is not a malfunction Each time you push the or switch you can adj...

Page 253: ...the OK switch to return to the previous screen The audio machine connected to the input terminal adapter can be played in the video mode To select the video mode push the VIDEO button on the controller You can also select the video mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above Selecting the video mode ...

Page 254: ...an be played ALL all countries Number region code DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY DVD video discs Digital Versatile Disc that holds video DVD video discs have adopted MPEG2 one of the world stan dards of digital compression technologies The picture data is compressed by 1 40 on average and stored Variable rate en coded technology in which the volume of data assigned to the picture is changed depending on ...

Page 255: ...m or one audio program is assigned as a title Chapter A unit smaller than a title A title comprises plural chapters Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpub lished works E1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protecte...

Page 256: ... device con nected to the input terminal adapter The key must be in the ON position for the power outlet to be used The maximum capacity for this power out let is 115 VAC 100W If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates wit...

Page 257: ...wer consumption is under 115 VAC 100W These appliances may not operate properly D Appliances with high initial peak watt age cathode ray tube type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc D Measuring devices which process pre cise data medical equipment measur ing instruments etc D Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply microcomputer contro...

Page 258: ...he jack Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body NOTICE To ensure correct audio video system operation z Be careful not to spill beverages over the system z Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot z Do not put anything other than a DVD video DVD audio video CD dts CD and audio CD into the DVD player z The use of a cellular phone inside or nea...

Page 259: ...ay tune in the second station until the origi nal signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a ...

Page 260: ...e the players D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player and DVD player skip D If moisture gets into your compact disc player and DVD player the players may not play even though they appear to be working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries CAUTION Compact disc players and DVD play ers use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation ex ...

Page 261: ...discs DVD audio discs Video CDs DVD player D Use only discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your DVD player SACD Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD ROM DVD RAM Special shaped discs Low quality discs ...

Page 262: ...he shiny side D Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D 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 th...

Page 263: ... settings 243 Operating tips 243 Front automatic air conditioning system Controls 246 Air flow selector settings 249 Operating tips 249 Side vents 252 Rear heater system 253 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 254 For information about the front air conditioning system of a vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION ...

Page 264: ...HLANDER_U L O 0308 240 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 1 Air intake selector 2 A C button 3 Air flow selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Fan speed selector Front manual air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 265: ...elector 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 th...

Page 266: ...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 flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shu...

Page 267: ...could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D 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 D When driving on dusty roads close all window...

Page 268: ... 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 D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D 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 Temperatu...

Page 269: ...ke selector button once again D 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 th...

Page 270: ...ER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 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 Front automatic air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 271: ...utton Push the button to turn off the air condi tioning system MODE button air flow selector Push the MODE button to select the vents used for air flow In automatic operation you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air...

Page 272: ...mely high RECIRCULATE mode will automatically be selected This is not a malfunction When the engine coolant tem perature is lowered the previous mode will resume 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 indic...

Page 273: ...could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D 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 D When driving on dusty roads close all window...

Page 274: ...ds WARM to the right Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D 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 D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield A...

Page 275: ...perature 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...

Page 276: ...kly 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 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 D To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield ch...

Page 277: ...er sys tem on illuminates the main switch indica tor 2 Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed to the right to increase to the left to de crease When the rear heater system is off the fan speed selector will not operate 3 Rear heater vents Air flows from the vents when the rear heater system is operating CAUTION Do not place feet near the vents for long periods as burns may result...

Page 278: ...g use The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert are...

Page 279: ...ER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 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 280: ... the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced When installing the filter and filter case keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance ...

Page 281: ...shut off system 285 Operation in foreign countries 286 Three way catalytic converters 286 Engine exhaust cautions 287 Facts about engine oil consumption 288 Iridium tipped spark plugs 289 Brake system 289 Brake pad wear limit indicators 293 Your Toyota s identification 293 Theft prevention labels 294 Suspension and chassis 295 Tire information 296 Vehicle load limits 304 Cargo and luggage 305 Type...

Page 282: ...ow 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 D In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the drive...

Page 283: ...elaborate break in But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle D Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving D Avoid racing the engine D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow D Do not tow a trailer during the firs...

Page 284: ...ngine deposits 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 four categories that depend on required emission lev els In t...

Page 285: ...blem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE z Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems z If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use z Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 72 5 L 19 1 gal 16 0 Imp gal The fuel pump sh...

Page 286: ...gine 3MZ 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 D Keep people and combustible mate rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot D Do not idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi ly such as grass leaves pape...

Page 287: ...ossible Remember your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best z 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...

Page 288: ...e high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process D 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 also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed de pends on the viscosity o...

Page 289: ...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 However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will increase Also...

Page 290: ...in reduced 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 a manhole cov er a steel plate at a construction site joints in a bridge etc on ...

Page 291: ...ock 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 D Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads D Driving with tire chains installed D Driving over th...

Page 292: ... 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 293: ...xpensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identifica...

Page 294: ...duce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as i...

Page 295: ... 295 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Suspension and chassis ...

Page 296: ...niform tire quality gra ding For details see Uniform tire quality grading on page 299 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 380 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tire or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewa...

Page 297: ...y be in flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 402 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 307 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufactu...

Page 298: ...Aspect ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inch 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 299: ...rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm ...

Page 300: ...and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are establish...

Page 301: ...n excess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air con...

Page 302: ...ame molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube...

Page 303: ...istributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 throug...

Page 304: ... lb per person Depending on the weight of person the seating ca pacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load ca pacity Towing capacity 2AZ FE engine 1360 kg 3000 lb 3MZ FE engine 1585 kg 3500 lb Towing capacity means the maxi mum gross trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight that your...

Page 305: ...s properly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely suffer seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a colli sion D Do not place anything on the flattened seat or it may slide forward during braking D Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Secure all items in a safe ...

Page 306: ...ilable cargo and lug gage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this ...

Page 307: ... see Vehicle load limits on page 304 CAUTION Even if the total load of occu pant s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac ity do not apply the load uneven ly That may cause not only dam age to the tire but also deteriora tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle causing an accident Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with 1 Summe...

Page 308: ... season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving CAUTION D Do not mix summer and all sea son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control D Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals ...

Page 309: ...RIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 310 How to start the engine 310 Tips for driving in various conditions 311 Off road driving precautions 312 Winter driving tips 313 Dinghy towing 314 Trailer towing 315 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 320 SECTION 3 ...

Page 310: ...it to the floor 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 With your foot off the accelerator pedal crank the...

Page 311: ...your vehicle 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 o...

Page 312: ...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 D State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments D State Motor Vehicle Bur...

Page 313: ...the gear oil s lubricating qualities z Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system com ponents z 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 o...

Page 314: ...se it 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 ...

Page 315: ... total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station build ing supply company trucking company junk yard etc CAUTION D The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo load must not exceed the following Exceeding this weight is dangerous 2AZ FE engine 1360 kg 3000 lb 3MZ FE engine 1585 kg 3500 lb If towing a trailer and cargo weigh in...

Page 316: ...FE engine 158 kg 350 lb Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front About 60 of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40 in the rear HITCHES D If you wish to install a trailer hitch you should consult with your Toyota dealer D Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weig...

Page 317: ... trailer and the vehicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane TIRES D Ensure that your vehicle s tires are properly inflated See page 377 in Sec tion 7 2 and page 402 in Section 8 for instructions D The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail er manufacturer in respect to the total trai...

Page 318: ...t tow ing The three main causes of vehicle trailer accidents are driver error exces sive speed and improper trailer loading Keep these in mind when towing D Before starting out check operation of the lights and all vehicle trailer connec tions After driving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and con nections Before actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a ...

Page 319: ...t use overdrive D Because of the added load of the trail er your vehicle s engine may overheat on hot days at temperatures over 30_C 85_F when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull off the road and stop in a safe spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats on page 328 in Secti...

Page 320: ...days this may take a little longer D 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 141 in Section 1 7 D Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Get into high gear as quickly as possible D Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait...

Page 321: ...op er valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and contrib ute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the...

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Page 323: ...r engine stalls while driving 327 If you cannot increase the engine speed 327 If your vehicle overheats 328 If you have a flat tire 329 If your vehicle becomes stuck 340 If your vehicle needs to be towed 341 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 346 If you lose your keys 346 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 347 SECTION 4 ...

Page 324: ...ot pull or push 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 cran...

Page 325: ...If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office D The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct ...

Page 326: ...f 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 jumper cable to the negative terminal 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 dis...

Page 327: ... a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 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 324 in this Section 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 harde...

Page 328: ...aping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call a Toyota...

Page 329: ...cle sup ported by the jack Otherwise personal injury may occur D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P Block the wheel diago nally opposite to the one being changed if necessary D Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Raising the vehicle with jac...

Page 330: ...tire 1 Spare tire 2 Front towing eyelet 3 Jack handle 4 Wheel nut wrench 5 Adapter socket 6 Jack To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their storage locations Before removing the jack remove the right side deck board and unhook the tightening strap After storing the jack make sure it is securely held by the tightening st...

Page 331: ...t by hand until the jack becomes free To store the jack rotate the jack joint until the jack is firmly secured This prevents the jack from flying for ward during a collision or sudden stop To detach the spare tire 1 Vehicles with aluminium wheels Remove the inside spare tire cov er by turning it counterclockwise ...

Page 332: ...NDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U 2 Pull the strap and open the center deck board 3 Vehicles with third seat If the third seat is upright hang the center deck board on the right side head restraint 4 Remove the cover as shown in the illustration ...

Page 333: ...ter socket for remov ing a spare tire on the spare tire clamp bolt 6 Threading the jack handle through the adapter socket turn the jack handle counterclockwise Contin ue until the spare tire is lowered completely to the ground 7 Pull out the spare tire and stand it up against the bumper ...

Page 334: ...uminium wheels Remove the spare tire cover 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels Type A Type B Blocking the wheel Removing wheel ornament ...

Page 335: ...oosen the wheel nuts before raising 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 han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Nev...

Page 336: ...hat the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly posi tioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is suppo...

Page 337: ...nd press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin ger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end inward and ti...

Page 338: ...ockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any addition al leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely en gaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION D When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will ...

Page 339: ...and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion 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 jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 402 in Sec tion...

Page 340: ... wheel drive models on page 150 in Section 1 7 CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and back ward if people or objects are any where near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautio...

Page 341: ...eive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or com mercial tow truck service tow your ve hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency tow ing on page 343 in this Section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be...

Page 342: ...towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing From rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the transmission b Using flat bed truck Four wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type tru...

Page 343: ...hicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering 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 towi...

Page 344: ...e it to the hole on the bumper by turning clock wise For the towing eyelet location see Required tools and spare tire on page 330 in this Section 3 Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut wrench CAUTION When installing the eyelet on the ve hicle be sure to tighten the front eyelet securely If the eyelet is loose it may come off when being towed and result in death or serious injury...

Page 345: ...oned below Otherwise excessive stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage D 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 D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible D Keep away from the vehicle during towing The following method...

Page 346: ...r as soon as possible 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 immobilizer system the dealer will also need your master key Vehicles with engine immobilizer 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 engin...

Page 347: ...e by your 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 l...

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Page 349: ...04 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 350 Washing and waxing your Toyota 351 Cleaning the interior 353 SECTION 5 ...

Page 350: ...er ventilation 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 following...

Page 351: ... corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect D When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substances D When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand was...

Page 352: ...cially 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 finish Once...

Page 353: ... vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery to re move loose dirt Then using a sponge or soft cloth apply the soap solut...

Page 354: ...he rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE z Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These ...

Page 355: ...y develop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean z Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer z The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plast...

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Page 357: ...E Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements 358 General maintenance 359 Does your vehicle need repairing 361 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 362 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 358: ...f the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission cont...

Page 359: ...PARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 391 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the F and L lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 375 in Section 7 2 for additional information Radia...

Page 360: ...lding down rear seatbacks check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure the belt webbing is not cut frayed worn or dam aged Accelerator 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 ...

Page 361: ...r tant clues are as follows D Engine missing stumbling or pinging D Appreciable loss of power D Strange engine noises D A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal D Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately D Flat looking tire excessive t...

Page 362: ...adiness 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...

Page 363: ...3 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 364 Fuse locations 366 Do it yourself service precautions 367 Positioning the jack 368 Parts and tools 369 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 364: ...lant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Fuse blocks 6 Brake fluid reservoir 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 365: ...U 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Fuse blocks 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Condenser 10 Electric cooling fans 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 3MZ FE engine ...

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Page 367: ... them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot D If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself D Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable D Do not get under your vehicle with just the b...

Page 368: ...revent it from dam aging the parts or paint z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes z Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise z Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping z Do not overfill automatic transmis sion fluid and power steering fluid or the transmissi...

Page 369: ...D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle support stands D Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle D When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or un derneath 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 need to perform do it yourself mai...

Page 370: ... paper towel D Funnel only for adding fluid CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools D Warm water D Baking soda D Grease D Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts if replacement is necessary D Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools D Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts D B...

Page 371: ...oil level 372 Checking the engine coolant level 375 Checking the radiator and condenser 376 Checking brake fluid 376 Checking power steering fluid 377 Checking tire inflation pressure 377 Checking and replacing tires 380 Rotating tires 382 Installing snow tires and chains 382 Replacing wheels 384 Aluminum wheel precautions 385 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 372: ...rag under the end CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold NOTICE z Be careful not to drop the engine oil on the vehicle components z To avoid drops of the engine oil falling when you pull out the engine oil dipstick make sure to hold a rag under the dipstick 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 Rem...

Page 373: ...oyota Genuine Motor Oil is filled in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available ...

Page 374: ...Insti tute designations such as SL The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscos ity grade such as SAE 5W 30 Energy Conserving shown in the lower portion indicates that the oil has fuel saving ca pabilities The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is displayed on the front of the container To ensure excellent lubrication perfor mance for ...

Page 375: ...e en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology consists of the combination of low phosphates and org...

Page 376: ...requent 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 ...

Page 377: ...om outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall i...

Page 378: ...ince you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres sure reading D Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be misleading Besides tire inflation pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling D Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving D Never exceed the v...

Page 379: ... inflation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous injuries Low tire pressure underinfla tion D Excessive we...

Page 380: ... skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure consu...

Page 381: ...nd the Certification Label see pages 293 and 296 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this may cause dan gerous handling characteris tics resulting in loss of control D Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause d...

Page 382: ... after you have rotated your tires See Tire pressure warning sys tem on page 155 in Section 1 7 WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select tires of the same size construction and load capacity as the originally insta...

Page 383: ... h 75 mph with any type of snow tires Side chain Cross chain TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size Use the following type chains mm in A Diameter of side chain 3 0 12 B Width of side chain 10 0 39 C Length of side chain 30 1 18 D Diameter of cross chain 4 0 16 E Width of cross chain 14 0 55 F Length of cross chain 25 0 98 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary accordi...

Page 384: ...width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec ommended as th...

Page 385: ...eck that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer D As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If...

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Page 387: ...ANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 388 Battery recharging precautions 389 Checking and replacing fuses 390 Adding washer fluid 391 Replacing light bulbs 392 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 388: ...u feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately D If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary D 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 i...

Page 389: ... Toyota 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 CAUT...

Page 390: ...wn they must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 366 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 page 402 in Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circ...

Page 391: ... out again but this does not indicate anything wrong 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 Ne...

Page 392: ...nside and require special handling They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the ...

Page 393: ...ear turn signal lights 21 D Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 E Back up lights 7440 21 E High mounted stop light 921 16 E License plate lights 5 E Interior lights 8 F Personal lights 5 E Vanity lights 2 F Door courtesy lights 5 E Glove box light 74 1 2 E A HB4 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C Single end bulbs D Wedge base bulbs amber E Wedge base bulbs clear F Double end bulbs 1 Open the hood Turn the...

Page 394: ...ssary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer If any of the following lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer D Front fog lights D Front turn signals parking and front side marker lights D Rear side marker lights 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...

Page 395: ...LANDER_U L O 0308 395 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light d Back up light Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights High mounted stoplight ...

Page 396: ... 04 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 396 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U Use a Phillips head screwdriver License plate light ...

Page 397: ...4 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 397 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 398 Engine 398 Fuel 399 Service specifications 399 Tires 402 Fuses 402 SECTION 8 ...

Page 398: ...rall width mm in Overall height 1 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 4690 184 6 4690 184 6 1825 71 9 1825 71 9 1690 66 5 2 1745 68 7 3 2715 106 9 2715 106 9 1580 62 2 1575 62 0 1565 61 6 1555 61 2 390 860 4 526 1159 5 390 860 4 526 1159 5 1 Unladen vehicle 2 Without roof rails 3 Wit...

Page 399: ...2 0 016 3MZ 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 3MZ FE engine 125 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 2AZ FE engine With filter 3 8 4 0...

Page 400: ... non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details BATTERY Open voltage at 20_C 68_F 12 6 12 8V Fully charged 12 2 12 4V Half charged 11 8 12 0V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capac...

Page 401: ..._C 0_F SAE 90 Below 18_C 0_F SAE 80W or 80W 90 REAR DIFFERENTIAL four wheel drive models Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 0 9 1 0 0 8 Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity Above 18_C 0_F SAE 90 Below 18_C 0_F SAE 80W or 80W 90 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 83 3 3 Pedal free play mm in 2 3 0 08 0 12 P...

Page 402: ...late the front and rear tires to the following tire inflation pressure provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall P225 70R16 101S tires 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar 35 psi 225 65R17 101S tires 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar 33 psi Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replac...

Page 403: ...ING 20 A Trailer lights 12 HORN 10 A Horns 13 SECURITY 15 A Theft deterrent sys tem 14 H LP RH UPR 10 A Right hand head light high beam 15 ECU B 7 5 A Theft deterrent system air conditioning system gauges and meters multiplex communication sys tem electronic moon roof 16 EFI NO 1 20 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system fuel pump 17 DOOR LOCK 25 A Power door...

Page 404: ...ts high mounted stoplight anti lock brake system ve hicle stability control system shift lock system trailer lights multiplex commu nication system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system 40 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosis sys tem 41 SEAT HTR 15 A Seat heaters 42 IG2 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system charging system st...

Page 405: ... Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system starting system 58 POWER 30 A Power seat Fuse type C 59 ALT 140 A POWER STOP FR DEF FR FOG OBD TAIL PANEL S ROOF D FR DOOR P FR DOOR D RR DOOR P RR DOOR and PWR OUTLET1 fuses 60 RDI 50 A Electric cooling fans ...

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Page 407: ...4 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0308 407 2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug 03 Prod OM48478U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 408 SECTION 9 ...

Page 408: ...ts it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTS...

Page 409: ... is not a Toyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number D U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 D CANADIAN OWNERS Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information a...

Page 410: ... D General maintenance 359 Gas station information Fuel type 2AZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 3MZ 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 283 for det...

Page 411: ...follows CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in...

Page 412: ...estraint which these systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or togethe...

Page 413: ... to you and your fami ly in the event of an accident Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle New vehicle warranty Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others For further information please refer to the...

Page 414: ...after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water 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 ...

Page 415: ...ottle control system cruise control system anti lock brake system traction control system vehicle stability control system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special in structions regarding installation Tires and loading on your Toyota Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the excess load may result i...

Page 416: ...s This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class Utility ve hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car 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 desi...

Page 417: ... detection pump 2AZ FE engine This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off So you may hear sound coming from under neath the luggage compartment for several minutes It does not indicate a malfunction ...

Page 418: ...d Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of y...

Page 419: ... procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to prevent small problems fromgrowinginto larger oneslateron Therepairmanualoutlinesexactly whatmaintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such things as spar...

Page 420: ...om Aug 03 Prod OM48478U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

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