2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake light

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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 foldingdown 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
At 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.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
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.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 271 in Section 73 for
additional information.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “F” and “L” lines on the seethrough
reservoir when the engine is cold. See
page 256 in Section 72 for additional
information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt or insects. See page 257 in
Section 72 for additional information.

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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as
original ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in
“Replacing light bulbs” on page 272 in
Section 73.)
Tools:
Screwdriver

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If either of the above parts are extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent yourself from burning, be
careful not to touch the radiator or
condenser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator
and condenser, do not perform the
work by yourself.
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the seethrough reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent ref illing, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by
hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cap back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water immediately. If
you still feel uncomfortable with your
eyes, go to the doctor.
NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
Checking the radiator and
condenser Checking brake fluid

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WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ab ility, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
NOTICE
Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different
brands, sizes and types. This may
damage the drive system.
When installing aluminum w
heels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Replacing wheels Aluminum wheel precautions

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13. DOOR LOCK 25 A: Power door lock
system, theft deterrent system
14. HEAD LP LH UPR 10 A: Lefthand
headlight (high beam)
15. RADIO NO.1 25 A: Car audio system
16. DOME 10 A: Personal light, interior
lights, vanity mirror lights, ignition
switch light, wireless remote control
system, g auges and meters
17. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flashers,
instrument panel light
18. SPARE 7.5 A: Spare fuse
19. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
20. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse
21. IGN 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, SRS
airbag system
22. RADIO NO.2 7.5 A: Car audio system
23. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
24. D RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
25. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
26. FR FOG 10 A: Front fog lights
27. SRSIG 15 A: SRS airbag system
28. ECUIG 15 A: Electric moon roof,
antilock brake system, vehicle skid
control system, shift lock system,
charging system, cruise control system,
emergency flashers, starting system 29. WIPER 25 A:
Windshield wipers and
washer
30. P RR DOOR 20 A: Power windows
31. P FR DOOR 25 A: Power windows,
door courtesy lights, power door lock
system
32. S/ROOF 20 A: Electric moon roof
33. HEATER 15 A: Air conditioning system,
electric cooling fan, rear defogger, out-
side rear view mirror defogger, gauges
and meters
34. IG1 7.5 A: Backup lights, vehicle skid
control system, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, outside rear view mirror
heaters, power door lock system, wire-
less remote control system
35. RR WIP 15 A: Rear window wiper
36. STOP 20 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, antilock brake system, ve-
hicle skid control system, shift lock
system, cruise control system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
37. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem
38. SEAT HTR 15 A: Seat heaters 39. IG2 15 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, starter sys-
tem
40. WASHER 20 A: Washer fluid level
warning light
41. RR FOG 7.5 A: No circuit
42. FR DEF 20 A: Air conditioning system,
outside rear view mirror defoggers
43. D FR DOOR 20 A: Power windows,
door courtesy lights
44. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights, front fog
lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, parking lights
45. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights
46. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
Fuses
(type B)
47. AM2 30 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system
48. ABS2 40 A: Antilock brake system,
vehicle skid control system
49. ABS1 40 A: Antilock brake system,
vehicle skid control system
50. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system