Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 52

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.

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When starting the engine

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Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.

The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.

Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.

The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 

smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Stop the vehicle.

Set the parking brake (

→P. 234), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” on the multi-information display is off.

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

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The emergency flashers can be
used.

The multi-information display will
not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be
used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

Stopping the engine

Changing engine switch modes

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.

Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is off.

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Message displays
Message illustrations used in this section are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.

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Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (with the engine not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 112

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Conditions affecting operation
→P. 144

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Note for the entry function
→P. 145

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If the engine does not start

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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

→P. 80) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

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