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Toyota Highlander (2023 year). Manual in english - page 28

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Pull out the spare tire and
stand it against the bumper.

With a compact spare tire
With a full-size spare tire



Vehicles with a compact
spare tire

Fully depress the secondary
latch and remove the

holding bracket from the
hoist assembly .

Tilt the bracket and pass it
through the wheel opening.
Then remove the hoist
assembly .



Vehicles with a full-size spare
tire

Fully depress the secondary
latch and remove the

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holding bracket from the
hoist assembly .

Tilt the holding bracket so
that it can easily be passed
through the wheel opening.
After passing the holding
bracket through the wheel
opening, remove the hoist
assembly .

Chock the tires.

Slightly loosen the wheel
nuts (one turn).

Vehicles with wheel locks: Use the

wheel lock key to loosen the wheel

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or

other body parts between the

spare tire and the body of the

vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock

positions

Front left-hand
side

Behind the rear
right-hand side
tire

Front right-hand
side

Behind the rear
left-hand side tire

Rear left-hand
side

In front of the
front right-hand
side tire

Rear right-hand
side

In front of the
front left-hand
side tire

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lock.

Turn the tire jack portion
by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.

The jack point guides are located

under the rocker panel. They indi-

cate the jack point positions.

Raise the vehicle until the tire
is slightly raised off the
ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts
and the tire.

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

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If the spare tire cannot be low-

ered

If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it

may not have been stowed properly.

Perform the following procedure:

Fully tighten the spare tire clamp

bolt by turning the jack handle

clockwise until two clicks are

heard and the jack handle skips.

Turn the jack handle counter-

clockwise to lower the spare tire.

If the spare tire still cannot be low-

ered, attempt to fully tighten the

spare tire clamp bolt again by turn-

ing the jack handle clockwise. Then

turn it counterclockwise at least 2

turns to lower the spare tire.

If the spare tire still cannot be low-

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ered, the wire cable may be sev-

ered. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or

the area around the brakes

immediately after the vehicle

has been driven.

After the vehicle has been

driven the disc wheels and the

area around the brakes will be

extremely hot. Touching these

areas with hands, feet or other

body parts while changing a tire,

etc. may result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precau-

tions could cause the wheel

nuts to loosen and the tire to fall

off, resulting in death or serious

injury.

• Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the

wheel nuts to be excessively

tightened, leading to bolt or disc

wheel damage. In addition, the

oil or grease can cause the

wheel nuts to loosen and the

wheel may fall off, causing an

accident and resulting in death

or serious injury. Remove any

oil or grease from the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened

with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf

(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon

as possible after changing

wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use

wheel nuts that have been spe-

cifically designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or defor-

mations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the

wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

• Do not attach a heavily dam-

aged wheel ornament, as it may

fly off the wheel while the vehi-

cle is moving.

●

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

serious injury:

• Do not try to remove the wheel

ornament by hand. Take due

care in handling the ornament to

avoid unexpected personal

injury.

• Lower the spare tire completely

to the ground before removing it

from under the vehicle.

■

Replacing a flat tire for vehi-

cles with power back door

In cases such as when replacing

tires, make sure to turn off the

power back door main switch

(



P.494). Failure to do so may

cause the back door to operate

unintentionally if the power back

door switch is accidentally

touched, resulting in hands and

fingers being caught and injured.

Installing the spare tire

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motion, causing the tire to come off.

Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.

When replacing an aluminum wheel

with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers

come into contact with the disc
wheel

When replacing an aluminum wheel

with a steel wheel, tighten the

wheel nuts until the tapered portion

comes into loose contact with

the disc wheel seat

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.

Vehicles with wheel locks: Tighten

the wheel lock using the wheel lock

key after tightening the other wheel

nuts.
Tightening torque:

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

WARNING

■

Stowing the flat tire

Failure to follow steps listed under

stowing the tire may result in

damage to the spare tire carrier

and loss of the tire, which could

result in serious injury or death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel

ornament.

Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner sur-
face facing toward you. Pass
the hoist assembly and
holding bracket through
the wheel opening.

Fully depress the secondary
latch and install the

bracket to the hoist
assembly .

Lay the tire on the ground
with the outer surface (valve
stem) facing up.

Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly
is perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,

Stowing the flat tire, jack
and all tools

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near where the wire cable is
hanging from.)

Valve stem

Using the jack handle and
adapter socket, tighten the
tire clamp bolt by turning it
clockwise until the tire is in
the correct position and two
clicks are heard as the jack
handle skips.

Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:

Push and pull the tire

Try rotating

Visually check to ensure tire is not

hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly exists,

repeat steps

Repeat step

, any time the

tire is lowered or disturbed.

Stow the jack and all tools.

■

The compact spare tire (vehi-

cles with a compact spare tire)

●

The compact spare tire is identi-

fied by the label “TEMPORARY

USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire tempo-

rarily, and only in an emergency.

●

Make sure to check the tire infla-

tion pressure of the compact

spare tire. (



P.479)

■

When using the compact spare

tire (vehicles with a compact

spare tire)

As the compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter, low infla-

tion pressure of the spare tire will

not be indicated by the tire pressure

warning system. Also, if you replace

the compact spare tire after the tire

pressure warning light comes on,

the light remains on.

■

When the compact spare tire is

equipped (vehicles with a com-

pact spare tire)

When driving with the compact

spare tire installed, the vehicle

height will be different than when

driving with standard tires.

■

If you have a flat front tire on a

road covered with snow or ice

(vehicles with a compact spare

tire)

Install the compact spare tire on one

of the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Perform the following steps and fit

tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the com-

pact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the

tire removed from the rear of the

vehicle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

When using the compact

spare tire (vehicles with a

compact spare tire)

●

Remember that the compact

spare tire provided is specifi-

cally designed for use with your

vehicle. Do not use your com-

pact spare tire on another vehi-

cle.

●

Do not use more than one com-

pact spare tire simultaneously.

●

Replace the compact spare tire

with a standard tire as soon as

possible.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

■

When the compact spare tire

is attached (vehicles with a

compact spare tire)

The vehicle speed may not be

correctly detected, and the follow-

ing systems may not operate cor-

rectly:

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• EPS

• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• Automatic High Beam

• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting

System) (if equipped)

• Tire pressure warning system

• Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(if equipped)

• Toyota parking assist monitor (if

equipped)

• Panoramic view monitor (if

equipped)

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if

equipped)

• RCTA (if equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

Also, not only can the following

system not be utilized fully, but it

may even negatively affect the

drive-train components:

• AWD system (AWD models)

■

Speed limit when using the

compact spare tire (vehicles

with a compact spare tire)

Do not drive at speeds in excess

of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-

pact spare tire is installed on the

vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not

designed for driving at high

speeds. Failure to observe this

precaution may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury.

■

After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the

tools and jack are securely in

place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal

injury during a collision or sudden

braking.

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NOTICE

■

Be careful when driving over

bumps with the compact

spare tire installed on the

vehicle (vehicles with a com-

pact spare tire)

The vehicle becomes lower when

driving with the compact spare tire

compared to when driving with

standard tires. Be careful when

driving over uneven road sur-

faces.

■

Driving with tire chains and

the compact spare tire (vehi-

cles with a compact spare

tire)

Do not fit tire chains to the com-

pact spare tire. Tire chains may

damage the vehicle body and

adversely affect driving perfor-

mance.

■

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter,

contact your Toyota dealer as the

tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may be damaged if not

handled correctly.

■

When stowing the flat tire

●

Ensure that there is no object

caught between the tire and the

vehicle underbody.

●

Securely tighten the spare tire

clamp bolt to hold the spare

wheel carrier by the hook.

●

Stow the flat tire in the spare tire

location. Failure to do so may

cause damage to the spare tire

carrier. Proper storage reduces

the possibility of injury in a colli-

sion or during sudden braking.

●

Have the flat tire repaired and

the spare tire replaced with it as

soon as possible.

■

Proper storage of the spare

tire

●

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 properly,

causing damage to the wheel or

the wire cable.

●

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 low-

ered, contact your Toyota

dealer.

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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 pro-
cedures. (



P.197)



There may be a malfunction
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. (



P.69)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The battery may be dis-
charged. (



P.465)



The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. (



P.391)

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



P.460)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected.
(



P.391)



The battery may be dis-
charged. (



P.465)

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

If the engine will not

start

If the engine will not start
even though correct starting
procedures are being fol-
lowed (



P.197), consider

each of the following points:

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

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

The starter motor does
not turn over

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

Starting the engine in an
emergency

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functioning normally.
Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in cases of emer-
gency.

Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (



P.205)

Parking brake indicator will come

on.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the engine switch to
ACC.

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 malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

If you lose your keys

New genuine mechanical
keys can be made by your
Toyota dealer using another
mechanical key 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.

NOTICE

■

When an electronic key is lost

If the electronic key remains lost,

the risk of vehicle theft increases

significantly. Visit your Toyota

dealer immediately with all

remaining electronic keys that

were provided with your vehicle.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



If the fuel filler door opener
switch cannot be operated,
remove the cover inside the
luggage compartment and
pull the lever to open the fuel
filler door.

If the fuel filler door

cannot be opened

If the fuel filler door opener
switch cannot be operated,
contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle. In
case where refueling is
urgently necessary, the fol-
lowing procedure can be
used to open the fuel filler
door.

Opening the fuel filler
door

NOTICE

■

When opening the fuel filler

door manually

●

Do not open the fuel filler door

manually except in an emer-

gency. Fuel may overflow.

●

Using the lever to open the fuel

filler door may not allow for an

adequate reduction in fuel tank

pressure before refueling. To

prevent fuel from spilling out,

turn the cap slowly when remov-

ing it.

●

During refueling, fuel may spill

out from the filler opening due to

air being discharged from inside

the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the

fuel tank carefully and slowly.

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When the electronic key does

not work properly

●

Make sure that the smart key sys-

tem has not been deactivated in

the customization setting. If it is

off, turn the function on. (Custom-

izable features:



P.494)

●

Check if battery-saving mode is

set. If it is set, cancel the function.

(



P.133)

■

Unlocking the door

Use the mechanical key
(



P.114) in order to perform the

following operations:

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver’s
door. Turning the key again unlocks
the other doors.

■

Key linked functions

Closes the windows and the
moon roof

(turn and hold)

Opens the windows and the
moon roof

(turn and hold)

These settings must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

: If equipped

If the electronic key

does not operate prop-

erly

If communication between
the electronic key and vehi-
cle is interrupted (



P.133)

or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless 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

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Ensure that the shift lever is
in P and depress the brake
pedal.

Touch the Toyota emblem
side of the electronic key to
the engine switch.

When the electronic key is

detected, a buzzer sounds and the

engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is

deactivated in customization set-

ting, the engine switch will turn to

ACC.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal and check that

shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

In the event that the engine still
cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.

■

Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P, set the park-

ing brake, and press the engine

switch as you normally do when

stopping the engine.

■

Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a tempo-

rary measure, it is recommended

that the electronic key battery be

replaced immediately when the bat-

tery is depleted. (



P.410)

■

Changing engine switch modes

Release the brake pedal and press

the engine switch in step

above.

The engine does not start and

modes will be changed each time

the switch is pressed. (



P.199)

WARNING

■

When using the mechanical

key and operating the power

windows or moon roof (if

equipped)

Operate the power window or

moon roof after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of

any passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the window

or moon roof. Also, do not allow

children to operate the mechani-

cal key. It is possible for children

and other passengers to get

caught in the power window or

moon roof.

Starting the engine

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ises

If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.

Confirm that the electronic
key is being carried.

Vehicles with an alarm: When con-

necting the jumper (or booster)

cables, depending on the situation,

the alarm may activate and doors

locked. (

Open the hood. (

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to   on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to   on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to

If the vehicle battery

is discharged

The following procedures
may be used to start the
engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.

Restarting the engine

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on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of
the negative cable to .

Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery
and any moving parts as shown in the illustration

Start the engine of the sec-
ond vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the battery of your
vehicle.

Open and close any of the
doors of your vehicle with the
engine switch OFF.

Maintain the engine speed of
the second vehicle and start
the engine of your vehicle by
turning the engine switch to
ON.

Once the vehicle’s engine
has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact

reverse order from which
they were connected.

Once the engine starts, have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

■

Starting the engine when the

battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by

push-starting.

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Turn off the headlights and the

audio system while the engine is

stopped. (Vehicles with Stop &

Start system: Except when the

engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system.)

●

Turn off any unnecessary electri-

cal components when the vehicle

is running at a low speed for an

extended period, such as in heavy

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