Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Changing engine switch modes

Toyota Highlander Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system) / Changing engine switch modes

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

Off*
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.

Toyota Highlander. Changing engine switch modes

*: 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.

Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in p. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Vehicles with monochrome display: Will be displayed on the multi-information d ...

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

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 th ...

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