Toyota 2012 Highlander Owner's Manual page 148

2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the engine or changes "ENGINE START
STOP" switch mode.
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Starting the engine
The engine can be started in any mode by operating the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch at the same time as depressing the brake
pedal.
STEP 1
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
STEP 3
Sit in the driver's seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The "ENGINE START STOP" switch indicator turns green. If the
indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
STEP 4
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Press the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch.
The engine can be started
from any "ENGINE START
STOP" switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.