2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID warning lights

188 2-2. Instrument cluster
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 491)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without navigation system
*3: Vehicles with navigation system
*4: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*5: For vehicles sold in Canada
“READY” indicator
(P. 174)“ECON” indicator
( P. 181)
“EV” indicator ( P. 178)Variable economy zone
indicator ( P. 166)
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4
*1*1*2*3
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
12 FUEL OPN 7.5 A Fuel filler door opener
13 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
14 TAIL 15 A
Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
15 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, power door
lock system, seat heaters, rear
seat entertainment system, instru-
ment panel light control dial, elec-
tronic controlled transmission
switch, transmission, steering
switches
16 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled transmission system,
power back door, seat heaters, tire
pressure warning system, elec-
tronic power steering, transmission
17 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A VDIM
18 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system, FAN NO.1,
FAN NO.2
19 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
20 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
21 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Audio system, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, back-up lights,
charging system, emergency flash-
ers, traction control system, instru-
ment panel light control dial,
windshield wiper deicer
22 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
23 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
FuseAmpereCircuit

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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.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates 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.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 248, 253, 261, 264
ABS ........................................... 215
Air conditioning filter............... 453
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 453
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 253
Front manual air conditioning system ................................ 248
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 264
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 261
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 133
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 137
Airbag warning light............... 492
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 133
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 137
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 142
General airbag precautions ......................... 137
Locations of airbags .............. 130
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 141
Proper driving
posture ........................ 128, 137
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 133
Side airbag precautions ........ 137
SRS airbags .......................... 130
Alarm ......................................... 124
Antenna..................................... 277
Anti-lock brake system............ 215
Armrest ..................................... 386
Audio input ............................... 297 Audio system
Antenna................................. 277
Audio input ............................ 297
Audio visual input .................. 321
AUX adapter ......................... 297
A/V input adapter .................. 321
CD player/changer ................ 280
DVD player............................ 308
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 287
Optimal use ........................... 294
Portable music player ........... 297
Radio..................................... 274
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 301
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 299
Type ...................................... 271
Audio visual input.................... 321
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
AUX adapter ............................. 297
Auxiliary box ........................... 373
A/V input adapter ..................... 321
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage................................. 543
Back door Back door ................................ 77
Wireless remote control .......... 65
Smart key system .. ................. 44
Battery Checking ............................... 435
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 33
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 519
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Bluetooth
................................ 334
Bottle holder............................. 372
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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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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 230
Checking .............................. 439
If you have a flat tire ............. 501
Inflation pressure .................. 447
Information ........................... 547
Replacing ............................. 501
Rotating tires ........................ 439
Size ...................................... 539
Snow tires............................. 230
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 439, 494
Tools......................................... 501
Total load capacity .................. 229
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 483
Trailer towing ........................ 234
Traction control ....................... 215
TRAC ........................................ 215
Transmission ........................... 180
Trip information....................... 190
Trip meter................................. 184
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage ................................ 543
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 379
Wattage ................................ 543
Vanity mirrors .......................... 379
VDIM ......................................... 215
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 215
Vehicle identification number................................... 531
Vehicle stability control .......... 215
VSC ........................................... 215 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................491
Moon roof ..............................495
Open door .............................494
Seat belt reminder .................494
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........492
Brake assist system ..............492
Brake system ........................491
Charging system .... ...............492
Electric power steering
system ................................492
Electronic engine control system ................................492
Engine oil pressure ...............492
Malfunction indicator lamp ....492
Master warning light ..............494
Open door .............................494
Pretensioners ........................492
Seat belt reminder light .........494
SRS airbags ..........................492
Tire pressure warning light ....494
Warning messages ..................500
Washer
Checking ...............................438
Preparing and checking before winter .......................230
Switch............................205, 207
Washing and waxing ...............404
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................225
Load limits .............................229
Weight ...................................530
Wheels ......................................451
Window glasses ......................110
Window lock switch .................110
Windows Power windows .....................110
Rear window defogger ..........267
Washer ..........................205, 207
Windshield wiper de-icer.........269
Windshield wipers ...................205
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578 What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 491If a warning light turns on
■Warning lights
P. 494
or
P. 4 9 1P. 494
P. 4 9 2
or
P. 494
or
P. 4 9 2P. 494
P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 4
Brake system warning
lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Master warning light
SRS warning light
Open door warning light