Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 24

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3-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.



Vehicles without a smart key system

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (

→P. 109)

Valet key

Key number plate



Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(

→P. 141)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function (

→P. 109)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Keys

The keys

1

2
3

1

2
3

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

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks the doors (

→P. 116)

Unlocks the doors (

→P. 116)

Opens the windows and moon
roof

*

 (

→P. 116)

Sounds the alarm (

→P. 110)

Opens and closes the power
back door (if equipped) 
(

→P. 124)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks the doors (

→P. 116)

Unlocks the doors (

→P. 116)

Opens the windows and moon
roof

*

 (

→P. 116)

Opens and closes the power
back door (

→P. 124)

Sounds the alarm (

→P. 110)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Wireless remote control

1
2
3

4
5

1
2
3

4

5

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3-1. Key information

To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.

The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (

→P. 635)

■

Panic mode



Vehicles without a smart key system



Vehicles with a smart key system

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

When 

 is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.

When 

 is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (

→P. 461)

Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use
and provide the attendant with the valet key.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■

If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other key (vehicles with a smart
key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep
the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. 

■

When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. 

■

Conditions affecting operation



Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:

●

When the wireless key battery is depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

●

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation device

●

When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

●

When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●

When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●

When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window



Vehicles with a smart key system

→P. 144