warning light TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 30Hybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information .................. 42 Keys ..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 44
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 77
Glass hatch .......................... 82
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 84
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats ............................ 87
Head restraints ..................... 96
Seat belts ............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 105
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 106
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 108
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ....................... 110
Power windows .................. 110
Moon roof ........................... 112 1-6. Refueling ........................... 115
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system ..... 120 Immobilizer system ............. 120
Alarm (if equipped) ............. 124
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 127
1-8. Safety information ............ 128 Correct driving posture ....... 128
SRS airbags ....................... 130
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 142
Child restraint systems ....... 148
Installing child restraints ..... 152
2-1. Driving procedures........... 164 Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Power (ignition) switch........ 174
EV-Drive Mode ................... 178
Transmission....................... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 184 Gauges and meters ............ 184
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 186
Multi-information display .............................. 190
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 410Maintenance requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 416
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning the jack ............. 422
Engine compartment ........... 424
Tires .................................... 439
Tire inflation pressure........... 447
Wheels ................................ 451
Air conditioning filter............ 453
Key battery .......................... 456
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 459
Light bulbs........................... 470
5-1. Essential information ....... 482 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 482
If you think something is wrong ................................ 488
Event data recorder ............ 489 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 491
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 500
If you have a flat tire ........... 501
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 513
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 515
If you lose your keys........... 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 517
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 519
If your vehicle overheats .... 523
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 527
6-1. Specifications ................... 530 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 530
Fuel information.................. 544
Tire information .................. 547
6-2. Customization................... 559 Customizable features........ 559
6-3. Initialization....................... 562 Items to initialize ................. 562
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

38 1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid warning messageA message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 500)
■If a warning light comes on or a wa rning message is displayed, or the
12-volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When refueling, the fuel filler door may take a few moments to open
As part of emission system operation, it may take up to 10 seconds for the
fuel filler door to automatically rel ease after the opener switch is pressed.
Before refueling is possible, a message will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P. 1 1 5 )
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 494) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 2.5 gal. [9.8 L,
2.1 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ If the master warning light comes on when the shift lever is in R
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and shift the shift lever out of R
to display the message.

52 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 491)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 500)

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment po wer for the driver and front pas-
senger. The driver airbag system cons ists of the driver seat's position
sensor etc. The front passenger's ai rbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc. Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)

132 1-8. Safety information
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG
ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( P. 492)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.

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1-8. Safety information
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

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Conditions and operation of
the front passenger occupant
classification system
■ Adult*
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■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF
indicator lights AIR BAG ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light
Flashing*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF
indicator lights AIR BAG
OFF*
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Flashing*
2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner

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■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on hi s/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF
indicator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger's seat belt reminder
light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF
indicator lights AIR BAG
OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner

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CAUTION
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Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if
that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. ( P. 152)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.