power steering TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owner's Manual

502 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Brake system warning light in yellowIndicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Electric power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Brake system warning light operation
The following does not indicate a malfunction:
●After the hybrid system is turned on, the red and yellow brake system
warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds.
● Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red brake system
warning light and buzzer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

506 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
Vehicles without compact spare tire
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage room.
■If the tire pressure warning ligh t comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spar e tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

580 Alphabetical index
“ECON” switch ......................... 185
Eco Driving Mode..................... 185
Electric power steering ........... 220
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is
discharged .......................... 526
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 490
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is inoperative ............................81
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 526
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................... 522
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 524
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery ................................. 528
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 500
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 500
If the warning message is displayed............................. 509
If you have a flat tire ............. 510
If you lose your keys ............. 525
If you think something is wrong .................................. 497
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 536
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ....... 532 Engine
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch ........................ 178
Hood ..................................... 428
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 178
Identification number............. 539
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 522
Ignition switch ....................... 178
Overheating .......................... 532
Power switch ......................... 178
Engine compartment cover .... 433
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 236
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 189
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 542
Checking ............................... 435
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 236
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 437
Engine switch........................... 178
EPS............................................ 220
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 182
Event data recorder ................. 498E

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I/M test....................................... 423
IdentificationElectric motor ........................ 540
Engine ................................... 540
Vehicle .................................. 539
Ignition switch .......................... 178
Illuminated entry system ......... 369
Immobilizer system.................. 123
Indicator lights ......................... 191
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 570
Inside rear view mirror ............ 109
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 369
Switch............................ 370, 371
Wattage ................................. 551
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 430
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 510
Jack handle .............................. 510 Keyless entry ............................. 65
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 42
Engine switch ........................ 178
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 526
If you lose your keys ............. 525
Ignition switch ....................... 178
Keyless entry .......................... 65
Key number............................. 42
Keys ........................................ 42
Mechanical key ....................... 42
Power switch ......................... 178
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 65
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage................................. 551
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 478
Wattage................................. 551
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 369
Emergency flasher switch ..... 490
Fog light switch ..................... 209
Hazard light switch ................ 490
Headlight switch .................... 205
Interior light switch ........ 370, 371
Outer foot lights..................... 369
Personal light switch ............. 370
Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Vanity lights........................... 387
Wattage................................. 551
Load capacity ........................... 235
Lock steering column.............. 180
Luggage cover ......................... 398I
J
K
L

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Alphabetical index
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 524
Transmission ........................ 184
Shift lock system..................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............... 396
Side airbags ............................. 133
Side marker lights
Replacing ............................. 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Side table ................................. 384
Smart key system
Entry function ......................... 44
Starting the hybrid system .... 178
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 547
Storage location ................... 510
Spark plug................................ 544
Specifications .......................... 538
Speech command switch ....... 343
Speedometer ........................... 189
Steering Column lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 108
Audio switches ..................... 307
Climate remote control switches ............................. 278 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............478
Wattage .................................551
Storage feature.........................372
Storage precautions ................233
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................536
Sun visors.................................386
Switch Door lock switch ......................74
“ECON” switch ......................185
Emergency flasher switch .....490
Engine switch ........................178
“EV” switch ............................182
Fog light switch .....................209
Garage door opener switch ...402
Hazard light switch ................490
Ignition switch........................178
Light switches........................205
Moon roof switch ...................115
Outside rear view mirror switches ..............................111
“POWER” switch ...................178
Power back door main switch ....................................80
Power back door switch ..........78
Power window switch ............ 113
Window lock switch ...............113
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 210, 212

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Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
VDIM ......................................... 220
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 220
Vehicle identification
number................................... 539
Vehicle stability control .......... 220
VSC ........................................... 220 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................500
Moon roof ..............................504
Open door .............................503
Seat belt reminder .................503
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........501
Brake assist system ..............501
Brake system ........................500
Charging system .... ...............501
Electric power steering
system ................................501
Electronic engine control system ................................501
Engine oil pressure ...............501
Malfunction indicator lamp ....501
Master warning light ..............503
Open door .............................503
Pretensioners ........................501
Seat belt reminder light .........503
SRS airbags ..........................501
Tire pressure warning light ....503
Warning messages ..................509
Washer
Checking ...............................446
Preparing and checking before winter .......................236
Switch............................210, 212
Washing and waxing ...............412VW

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What to do if...
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or
P. 5 0 1
P. 5 0 1
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Electric power steering
warning light
A warning message is
displayedP. 509If a warning message is displayed