2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID ignition

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

118 1-6. Refueling
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
■ When opening the fuel cap
Do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 164Driving 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
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 200
Headlight switch ............... 200
Fog light switch ................ 204
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 205
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 207 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 208
Cruise control ................... 208
Rear view monitor system ........................... 211
Driving assist systems ..... 215
2-5. Driving information ........ 220 Utility vehicle precautions .................... 220
Cargo and luggage .......... 225
Vehicle load limits.............. 229
Winter driving tips ............ 230
Trailer towing ................... 234
Dinghy towing .................. 244

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2-1. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
■Starting the hybrid system
The hybrid system can be started in any mode by operating the
“POWER” switch at the same time as depressing the brake pedal.
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indicator does
not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the “POWER” switch.
After a while, the “READY”
indicator comes on with a beep
sound.
The vehicle can move when
the “READY” indicator is on
even if the engine is stopped.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

536 6-1. Specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.
12-volt battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the hybrid system and all the
lights are turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

570 Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ......................... 110
Door lock ..................... 44, 65, 74
Side mirrors ........................... 108
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 494
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 128
Procedures ............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 230
DVD player ................................ 308
“ECON” switch ......................... 181
Eco Driving Mode..................... 181
Electric power steering ........... 215
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 517
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is inoperative ............................79
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 517
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................... 513
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 515
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 519
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 491
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 491
If the warning message is displayed............................. 500
If you have a flat tire ............. 501
If you lose your keys ............. 516 If you think something is
wrong .................................. 488
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 527
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 482
If your vehicle overheats ....... 523
Engine
Compartment ........................ 424
Engine switch ........................ 174
Hood ..................................... 420
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 174
Identification number............. 531
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 513
Ignition switch ....................... 174
Overheating .......................... 523
“POWER” switch ................... 174
Engine compartment cover .... 425
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 535
Checking ............................... 431
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 184
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 427
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 429
Engine switch........................... 174
EPS............................................ 215
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder ................. 489
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Floor mat .................................. 387
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 253
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 248
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 142
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 494
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 84
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel Capacity ............................... 532
Fuel gauge ........................... 184
Gas station information ........ 580
Information ........................... 544
Refueling .............................. 115
Type ..................................... 532
Fuel door .................................. 115
Fuel filler door ......................... 115
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener.................394
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................184
Glove box..................................365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................330
Head restraints Adjusting ................................96
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............470
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................543
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................384
Side mirror.............................267
Hood ..........................................420
Hooks Cargo hook............................388
Shopping bag ........................388
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
“POWER” switch ...................174
I/M test.......................................415
Identification Electric motor ........................532
Engine ...................................532
Vehicle ..................................531
Ignition switch ..........................174
Illuminated entry system .........361
Immobilizer system..................120
Indicator lights .........................186
Initialization
Items to initialize....................562
Inside rear view mirror ............106FG
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Interior lightsInterior lights.......................... 361
Switch............................ 362, 363
Wattage ................................. 543
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 422
Replacing the wheel .............. 501
Jack handle .............................. 501
Keyless entry..............................65
Keys Electronic key ..........................42
Engine switch ........................ 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 516
Ignition switch........................ 174
Keyless entry...........................65
Key number .............................42
Keys ........................................42
Mechanical key .......................42
“POWER” .............................. 174
Wireless remote control key ........................................65
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 361
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Headlight switch .................... 200
Interior light switch ........362, 363
Outer foot lights ..................... 361
Personal light switch ............. 362
Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Turn signal lever.................... 182 Vanity lights........................... 379
Wattage................................. 543
Load capacity ........................... 229
Lock steering column.............. 176
Luggage cover ......................... 390
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance............ 412
Maintenance data ................. 530
Maintenance requirements ... 410
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 185
Meters ................................... 184
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 380
Inside rear view mirror .......... 106
Side mirror heaters ............... 267
Side mirrors........................... 108
Vanity mirrors ........................ 379
Moon roof ................................. 112
MP3 disc ................................... 287
Multi-information display .................................... 190
Off-road precautions ............... 220
Odometer .................................. 184
Oil Engine oil .............................. 427
Opener Back door ................................ 77
Fuel filler door ....................... 115
Glass hatch ............................. 82
Hood ..................................... 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 108
Outside temperature
display .................................... 190
Overhead console.................... 366
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 523
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