2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 438)
12-volt battery ( P. 435)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 434)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 427)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 431)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 428)Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 432)
Fuse boxes ( P. 459)
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 434)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 434)
Engine coolant radiator ( P. 434)

434 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator and condenserCheck the radiators and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e checked by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
If the level is low, take your vehi-
cle to a Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. Do not drive your vehi-
cle if the red brake system warn-
ing light is on. Call a Toyota
dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiators or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
burns.
■ When the electric cooling fan is operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
The electric cooling fan may keep rotating for about 3 minutes even after the
“POWER” switch is OFF.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. Be sure the “POWER” switch is OFF when working near the electric
cooling fan.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
12-volt battery
■ Exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and
that there are no loose connecti ons, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

464 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
24 ECU-B10 ASteering sensor, gauges and
meters, air conditioning system,
main body ECU, wireless remote
control, smart key system, power
back door, on-board diagnosis sys-
tem
25 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters, door
courtesy lights, power back door
26 AMP 15 A Audio system
27 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights
28 IG2 25 A INJ NO.1, INJ NO.2
29 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
30 IGCT 30 AIGCT No.2, IGCT No.3, INV-W/P,
EFI NO.3
31 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
32 ABS NO.3 15 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
33 ABS NO.2 10 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
34 ABS NO.1 10 A Capacitor
35 OIL PMP 10 A Transaxle fluid cooling system
36 BATT FAN 15 A Hybrid system
37 G/H 10 AGlass hatch, multiplex communica-
tion system
38 DC/DC-S 10 A Hybrid system
39 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
40 H-LP LH 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
41 H-LP RH 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
42 H-LP LL 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Electronically controlled brake system warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that a malfunction has occurred that could
lead to a loss of brake effectiveness.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light
in red (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

538 6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the hybrid system on.
*
2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31 kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*13.74 in. (95 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 434
Parking brake ....................... 183
Brake assist ............................. 215
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Care Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 407
Seat belts ............................. 408
Cargo capacity ........................ 229
Cargo hooks ............................ 388
CD changer .............................. 280
CD player ................................. 280
Chains ...................................... 230
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 149
Booster seats, installation .... 152
Convertible seats, definition............................. 149
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 152
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 142
Infant seats, definition .......... 149
Infant seats, installation ........ 152
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 158
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 154
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................. 159
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 137
Child restraint system ........... 148
Child-protectors ...................... 75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ....................... 102
Installing child restraints ....... 152
Moon roof precautions.......... 112 Power window lock switch.....110
Power window precautions ...111
Removed key battery
precautions .........................457
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................104
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........385
12-volt battery precautions .................437, 521
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................404
Interior ...................................407
Seat belts ..............................408
Clock .........................................190
Compass ...................................399
Condenser ................................434
Console box .............................365
Conversation mirror ................380
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....523
Cruise control...........................208
Cup holders ..............................368
Curtain shield airbags .............130
Customizable features.............559
Daytime running light
system ....................................202
Defogger Rear window .........................267
Side mirrors ...........................267
Dimension.................................530
Dinghy towing ..........................244
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......190
Trip information .....................190
Warning message .................500
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............361
Wattage .................................543
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