towing TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 XU40 / 2.G Owner's Manual

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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed at less than 30 km/h (18
mph) by a cable or chain secured to
one of the emergency towing eyelets on
the front of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle.
To install the front towing eyelet, see
“—Installing front towing eyelet” on page
356 in this Section.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
 Never tow a vehicle from the rear
with four wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to
the transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard− surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelet and towing cable or
chain. The eyelet and towing cable or
chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in “N”. The key
must be in “ACC” (hybrid system off) or
“ON” (hybrid system on).
CAUTION
When the hybrid system is off, the
power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing will not work so steering and
braking will be much more difficult
than usual.
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1. Remove the front towing eyelet coveron the front bumper by pushing the
outside of the cover.2. Use the front towing eyelet in the lug-gage compartment. Secure it to the
hole on the bumper by turning clock-
wise.
For the towing eyelet location, see
“—Required tools and spare tire” on
page 344 in this Section.3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securelyby a wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the ve-
hicle, be sure to tighten the front
eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed
and result in death or serious injury.
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Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
The following methods are effective to get
out when your vehicle is struck in mud,
sand or other condition from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when
towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
—Emergency towing eyelet
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Model:3MZ −FE
Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 92.0 83.0 (3.62 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
3311 (202.1)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.) Front wheel drive models All wheel drive models
4715 (185.6)
4715 (185.6)
1825 (71.9) 1825 (71.9)
1695 (66.7)
∗ 2
1730 (68.1)∗3
1750 (68.9)∗4
2715 (106.9) 2715 (106.9)
1575 (62.0) 1575 (62.0)
1565 (61.6) 1555 (61.2)
390 (860)
∗ 5
526 (1159)∗6390 (860)∗5
526 (1159)∗6
∗ 1
: Unladen vehicle∗2: Without roof rails∗3: With roof rails∗4: With roof luggage carrier∗5: Without third seat∗6: With third seat∗7: Without towing package∗8: With towing package 1690 (66.5)
∗
2
1725 (67.9)∗3
1745 (68.7)∗4
Towing capacity
(trailer weight +
cargo weight) kg (lb.) 905 (2000)∗
7
1588 (3500)∗8905 (2000)∗7
1588 (3500)∗8
Engine

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12 VOLT BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68 F):
12.6—12.8V Fully charged
12.2—12.4V Half charged
11.8—12.0V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. FRONT TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Without towing package
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
With towing package 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS or equivalent
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using transmission fluid other
than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ul-
timately damage the transaxles of your
vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. REAR TRANSAXLE
(all wheel drive models)
Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS or equivalent
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using transmission fluid other
than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ul-
timately damage the transaxles of your
vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. ETCS 10 A: Hybrid system
2. DC/DCS 10 A: Hybrid system
3. ABS NO.2 10 A: Electronically con-
trolled brake system
4. ABS NO.1 10 A: Electronically con-
trolled brake system
5. BATT FAN 15 A: Hybrid system
6. ABS NO.3 15 A: Electronically con-
trolled brake system
7. OIL PUMP 10 A: Transmission fluid
cooling system
8. ST 7.5 A: Hybrid system
Engine compartment
9. RR HTR 15 A: Rear heater system
10. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
11. HLP L LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
12. HLP L UPR 15 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
13. HLP R UPR 15 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
14. PWR OUTLET NO.2 20 A: Power out-
let (115 VAC)
15. TOWING 20 A: Trailer lights
Fuses