transmission TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2006 XU40 / 2.G Owner's Guide

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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.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of the “P” position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
3. Start the hybrid system. For your safety, keep the brake pedal de-
pressed.
—Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle If you cannot shift
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4. With pushing down the shift lock
override button, shift out of the “P”
position while depressing the brake
pedal.
As the hybrid system starts only with the
transmission in the “P” position, put the
selector lever in “P” whenever starting the
system.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. You can purchase a new key at your
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
key number. If your vehicle is equipped
with the engine immobilizer system, the
dealer will also need your master key.
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system—
Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If
you lose all your master keys, you cannot
make new keys; the whole engine immobi-
lizer system must be replaced.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on
page 22 in Section 1
−2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,
using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window be-
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
the glass. You can purchase a new wireless re-
mote control transmitter at your Toyota
dealer.
Have the registered identification numbers
of your transmitters deleted from your ve-
hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to avoid the possibility of theft or
an accident. Then, have the identification
number of your new transmitter registered.
At the same time, you must bring all of
the remaining transmitters to have them
registered again as well.
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
If you lose your keys
If you lose your wireless
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Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 305 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play.
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding
−down rear seatbacks,
check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Transmission “Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.

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Rear (all wheel drive models)
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start the hybrid system
while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the hybrid transmission in
“P”. Block the wheels on the oppo-
site side of the jack up point if
necessary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do−it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent
See page 386 in Section 7− 2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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AUXILIARY 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.):
2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
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
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
Instrument panel
16. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flashers
17. SECURITY 15 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem
18. AM2 NO.1 30 A: “IGN”, “IG2” and “ST”
fuses
19. MPXB1 7.5 A: Electric power steering
system
20. HORN 10 A: Horns
21. RADIO NO.1 25 A: Audio system

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22. ECUB NO.1 7.5 A: Theft deterrent
system, air c onditioning system,
gauges and meters, electric moonroof,
engine immob ilizer system, multiplex
communication system
23. DOME 10 A: Personal lights, interior
lights, vanity lights, ignition switch light,
wireless remote control system, gauges
and meters, navigation system
24. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Power door lock
system
25. A/F 25 A: Air/fuel control system
26. CRT 7.5 A: Rear seat entertainment
system, navigation system screen
27. HLP R LWR 15 A: Right−hand head-
light (low beam)
28. INV W/P 15 A: Hybrid system
29. IGCT NO.5 10 A: Hybrid system
30. WATER PUMP 10 A: Air conditioning
system
31. IGCT NO.4 10 A: Emission control
system, transmission control system,
air/ fuel control system
32. IGCT NO.3 10 A: Hybrid system, fuel
pump
33. IGCT NO.2 10 A: Hybrid system34. IGN 10 A:
Meters and gauges, SRS
airbag system, hybrid system, electroni-
cally controlled brake system, engine
immobilizer system
35. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, rear
seat entertainment system, navigation
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system
36. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
37. P RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
38. PWR OUTLET1 15 A: Power outlets
(12 VDC)
39. FR FOG 20 A: Front fog lights
40. ECUIG 10 A: Electronically controlled
brake system, transmission control sys-
tem, electric power steering system,
theft deterrent system
41. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers
42. D RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
43. D FR DOOR 25 A: Power windows,
power door lock system, door courtesy
light
44. S/ROOF 20 A: Electric moonroof
45. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear heater system, rear window defog-
ger, hybrid system 46. IG1 7.5 A:
Hybrid system, power door
lock system, multiplex communication
system, airbag on −off indicator lights,
turn signal lights, back −up lights, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers, auto
anti −glare inside rear view mirror, pow-
er outlet (115 VAC), seat heaters, navi-
gation system
47. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper
48. STOP 20 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, electronically controlled brake
system, transmission control system,
hybrid system
49. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
te

m
50. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters
51. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential fuel injection system,
engine ignition system
52. WASHER 20 A: Windshield washer,
rear window washer
53. FUEL OPN 7.5 A: Fuel filler door
opening system
54. FR DEF 20 A: Windshield wiper deicer,
rear view mirror defoggers
55. P FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows,
door courtesy light