Toyota Highlander 2004 Owner’s Manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

 U.S. OWNERS: Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331
 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 also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of
continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

© 2003 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam­age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to
avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are
used in this manual are explained as 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 order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol
shown above, it means: “Do not...”;
“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to
read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In
terms of helping you understand how you can receive the
maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this
vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual is
the most important Section for you and your family to
read.

Section 1−3 describes the function and operation concern­ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys­tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you
should be aware of. These systems work together along
with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide
occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of
each system can be enhanced when it is used properly
and together with other systems. No single occupant re­straint system can, by itself, provide you or your family
with the equal level of restraint 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 individ­ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the
event of collision. However, the more you know about
these systems and how to use them properly, the greater
your chances become of surviving an accident without
death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of
the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear
seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be
secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for
their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with,
and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes
for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing
the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of
the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with
tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air­bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources
of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag,
or if an object or some part of his or her body has been
placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of
deployment. This is just one example of how the instruc­tions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help en­sure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and
increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami­ly 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:

 New vehicle warranty

 Emission control systems warranty

 Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives
details of these maintenance requirements. Also included
in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

CAUTION

 WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo­nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de­fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear con­tain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands 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 prod­ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or
replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or
adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi­tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the
modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require­ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment
Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two−way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multi­port fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle 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 in­structions regarding installation.

Tires and loading on your

Toyota

Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the
excess load may result in the deterioration of
steering ability and braking ability, leading to an
accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi­cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in
this Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation
pressure and load limits, see pages 377 and 304.

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Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they
are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to
have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten­sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service
shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your
vehicle.

On−pavement and off−road

driving tips

This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility ve­hicles 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 design fea­ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol­lover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death
or serious injury. Be sure to read “Off−road vehicle precau­tions” on page 282 in Section 2 and “Off−road driving pre-
cautions” on page 312 in Section 3.

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Leak 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 under­neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

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SECTION 1− 1

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument panel overview

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1. Side defroster outlets

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Electric moon roof switch and personal
lights

5. Garage 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. 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

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1. Side defroster outlets

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Electric moon roof switch and personal
lights

5. Garage 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

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Clock

5. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light

6. Rear window 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

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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

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Clock

5. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light

6. Air conditioning controls and
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
switch

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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

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Instrument cluster overview

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1. Tachometer

2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights

3. Speedometer

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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

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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or

Brake system warning light

Driver ’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Discharge warning light

Low engine oil pressure warning light

1

∗

1

∗

1

∗

1

∗

1

or

Anti−lock brake system warning light

∗

Open door warning light

Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light

∗

1

SRS warning light

1

∗

1

Vehicle stability control system warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

∗

or

Malfunction indicator lamp

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

∗

1

light

∗

1

∗

1

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Engine oil replacement reminder light
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

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1

Snow mode indicator light

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“AIRBAG ON” indicator light

“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

∗

1

: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 129 in Section 1−6.

∗

2

: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 159 in

Slip indicator light

Traction control system off indicator light

∗

Cruise control indicator light

2

Section 1−7.

or

Automatic transmission indicator lights

Overdrive−off indicator light

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SECTION 1− 2

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Keys (without engine
immobilizer system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

1. Master keys—These keys work in ev­ery lock.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the
glove box.

To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.

Since the side doors can be locked with­out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside 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 num­ber and storing it in a safe place.

Keys (with engine immobilizer
system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.

1. Master keys (black)—These keys work
in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with a built−in transponder chip.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work
in the glove box.

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A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.

To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.

Since the side doors can be locked with­out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.

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NOTICE

When using a key containing a trans­ponder 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
keys around (including keys of oth­er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after remov­ing other transponder keys (includ­ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.

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z Do not bend the key grip.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnet­ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period,
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 dealer using the key
number.

We recommend writing down the key num­ber and storing it in a safe place.

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Engine immobilizer system

The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you in­sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve­hicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corre­sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.

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The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer.

 The indicator light stays on.
 The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.

 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 master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys­tem or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disas­semble the engine immobilizer sys­tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, the proper
operation of the system cannot be
guaranteed.

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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 cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS−210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

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Side doors—

When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously using a key,
the center interior light, personal lights
and ignition switch light will come on and
remain on for about 15 seconds before
fading out. (For further information, see
“Interior lights” on page 118, “Personal
lights” on page 119 and “Ignition switch
light” on page 120 in Section 1−5.)

The driver’s window can be opened or
closed with the key operation in the driv­er’s door keyhole. (For details, see “Power
windows” on page 24 in this Section.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH 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 un­lock all the side doors and back door can
be changed to a single key turning opera­tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal­er.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Closing the side door with the lock knob
in the lock position will also lock the side
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in
the vehicle.

The front doors cannot be locked if you
leave the key in the ignition switch and
the driver’s door is opened.

Driver’s side

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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.

 Lock all the side doors and back door

with the key or wireless remote control
transmitter when all the side doors and
back door are closed.

 Open the driver’s door or front passen-

ger’s door and move the inside lock
knobs of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.

Passenger’s side

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The power door lock switch can be reset
in the following ways.

 Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
 Unlock all the side doors and back

door with the key or wireless remote
control transmitter.

 Unlock the driver’s door or front pas-

senger’s door with the inside lock
knob, and then unlock all the doors
and back door with the power door
lock switch.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the ve­hicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve­hicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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 us­ing this feature whenever small children
are in the vehicle.

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—Wireless remote control

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

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The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all the side
doors and back door, or activate the
“PANIC” mode from a distance within
approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE
DOORS AND BACK DOOR

To lock and unlock all the side doors
and back door, push the switches of
the transmitter slowly and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
side doors and back door are locked si­multaneously. At this time, one beep will
be heard, and the turn signal lights flash
once.

Check to see that all the side doors and
back door are securely locked.

If any of the side doors or back door is
not securely closed, locking cannot be
performed by the “LOCK” switch and a
beep will sound continuously for 10 sec­onds. However, if the key is in the igni­tion, a beep will not sound.

To stop the beep, close all the side doors
and back door securely or 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 all
the side doors and back door can be
changed to a single switch operation. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.

When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked simultaneously with a wire­less remote control transmitter, the center
interior light, personal lights and ignition
switch light come on for about 15 seconds
before fading out, even if the door is not
opened. (For details, see “Interior lights”
on page 118, “Personal lights” on page
119 and “Ignition switch light” on page 120
in Section 1−5.)

You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automati­cally locked again. At this time, one beep
will be heard, and the turn signal lights
flash once.

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The timing for the automatic door lock
function can be changed. For details, con­tact your Toyota dealer.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera­tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.

The wireless door locking or unlocking
function can be erased. For details, con­tact your Toyota dealer.

SWITCHING BEEP SOUND ON AND OFF

You can switch the beep on and off. (The
beep is on initially and after battery re­placement.)

To switch the beep on and off:

With the driver’s door opened—

1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.

2. Within 5 seconds, insert the ignition
key again and turn it to the “ON” posi­tion.

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.

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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 proce­dure from step 1.

“PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights and tail lights.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve­hicle theft when you witness anyone at­tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, do the following:

 Push the “PANIC” switch once again.
 Unlock any of side door or back door

with the key or wireless remote control
transmitter.

 Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

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The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

The alarm function can be disabled. For
details, contact your Toyota dealer.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol­lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.

 Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.

 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

 Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote con­trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.

If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the side doors and back
door or alarm, or operate from a normal
distance:

 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.

 The battery may have been consumed.

Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, 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 acci­dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re­mote 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 cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is en­couraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following
measures:

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 Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip­ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interfer­ence, 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 pre­vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat-

tery, be careful not to lose the com­ponents.

z Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow­ing these procedures:

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.

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