TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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4
Maintenance and care
■
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolts and clips as follows.
Left side
STEP1

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Right sideRemove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP2
STEP3

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Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

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■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2

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Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights
Left side
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Right sideOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
STEP1
STEP1
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Remove the light bulb.Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
■ License plate lights
Remove the screw and remove
the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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High mounted stoplight and outer foot lights (if equipped)
If the high mounted stoplight or outer foot lights has burnt out, have
it replaced by your Toyota dealer.
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Installing the fender liner clips
Insert the clips.
Insert the clip.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 491
If you think something is wrong ......................... 497
Event data recorder ......... 498 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 500
If a warning message is displayed........................ 509
If you have a flat tire......... 510
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 522
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 524
If you lose your keys ........ 525
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 526
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................... 528
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 532
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 536

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is not operating.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without navigation system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with navigation system Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.