inflation pressure TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 453
P. 522
P. 562
P. 570
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 66
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 210
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 277
P. 77
License plate lights P. 203
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
Fuel filler door P. 111

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 422
General maintenance....... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 427 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 428
Hood ................................ 432
Positioning a floor jack ..... 434
Engine compartment ........ 437
Tires ................................. 453
Tire inflation pressure ...... 463
Wheels ............................. 467
Air conditioning filter......... 469
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ..................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 475
Light bulbs........................ 486

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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Fuses ( →P. 475)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (→P. 447) ⎯
Tire inflation pressure (
→P. 463) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→P. 452) • Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Maintenance and care
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
■Tire rotation
Vehicles without compact spare tire
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
Front

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Vehicles with compact spare tireRotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Toyota is equipped with a ti re pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. ( →P. 513,
521)
Vehicles with compact spare tire: The compact spare tire is not
equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.
Front

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Maintenance and care
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
must be registered in the tire pre ssure warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toyota
dealer. ( →P. 457)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized when the
tire inflation pressure is changed (such as when changing
traveling speed or towing a trailer.)
When the tire pressure warning syst em is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( →P. 562)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key sy stem) or the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system).
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Maintenance and care
Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle's tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cann ot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pressure warni ng system will not work properly. After
driving for about 20 minutes, the ti re pressure warning light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■When the tire pressure warning valves and transmitter are removed
from the wheel on occasions such as when replacing tires
The tire inflation pressure data updated before servicing is retained.

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■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of
the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
As for the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and as for the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAW R), see the Certification Label.
( → P. 463, 570).
■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Sinc e summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction . Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restriction. Snow tires
should be installe d on all wheels. (→P. 238)