Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Theft deterrent system

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled Warning Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the ...

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys i ...

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On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK THROTTLE BODY (a) Listen to the throttle control motor operating sounds.  Turn the ignition switch ON.  When pressing the accelerator pedal position sensor lever, listen to the running motor. Make sure no friction noise comes from the motor. If friction noise exists ...