Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 155

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NOTICE

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Proper storage of the spare tire

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Do not attempt to turn the spare tire clamp bolt without a tire on the
hoist assembly, as doing so may cause the wire cable to slip off of the
shaft inside the unit and the wire cable may not be able to be raised or
lowered. If the spare tire clamp bolt has been turned without a tire on
the hoist assembly and the wire cable cannot be raised or lowered,
contact your Toyota dealer.

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If the hoist assembly is slanted when
stowing a tire, the hoist assembly may
become stuck in the wheel opening
and the tire may not be raised prop-
erly, causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded. 

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(

→P. 218, 221)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 

(

→P. 80)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 638)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. 
(

→P. 634)

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (

→P. 218, 221), consider each of the fol-

lowing points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 638)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.

Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Use the mechanical key (

→P. 110)

in order to perform the following
operations:

Locks all the doors

Closes the windows and moon
roof

*

1

 (turn and hold)

*

2 

(

→P. 174, 177)

Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof

*

1

 (turn and hold)

*

2 

(

→P. 174, 177)

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

If the electronic key does not operate prop-

erly (vehicles with a smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (

→P. 144) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions

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