2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID stop start

228 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails
with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the r oof luggage carrier will make the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 100 lb. (45 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and
rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in
the event of emergency braking or a collision.
●Place the cargo so that its weight is
distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width.
( P. 530)
Cross rails
Roof rails

238 2-5. Driving information
HitchTrailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established
by the hitch manufacturer. Even th ough the vehicle may be rated for
towing a higher weight, the operat or must never exceed the maxi-
mum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch.
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especiall y true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing turns.

240 2-5. Driving information
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel bloc ks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the hybrid system.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position, start the hybrid sys-
tem. Be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into D or the R position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury.
●Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the jack.
Always use automotive jack stands on a solid, level surface.
● Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever in P.
● Make sure to set the jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the
vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the jack.

518 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “POWER” switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the
“POWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 175)
To start the hybrid system: Press the “POWER” switch within
5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do
when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that
the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery
depletes. ( P. 456)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hooks
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
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If your vehicle becomes stuck and cannot
move, the emergency hooks are used for
another vehicle to pull your vehicle out in
an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.

574 Alphabetical index
Shift lock system ..................... 515
Shopping bag hooks ............... 388
Side airbags.............................. 130
Side marker lightsReplacing .............................. 470
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 543
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Side table .................................. 376
Smart key system Entry function ..........................44
Starting the hybrid system..... 174
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 539
Spare tire............................... 501
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications........................... 530
Speech command switch ........ 335
Speedometer ............................ 184
Steering
Column lock release.............. 176
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 105
Audio switches ...................... 299
Climate remote control switches .............................. 270
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Storage feature......................... 364
Storage precautions ................227
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 527
Sun visors................................. 378 Switch
Door lock switch ...................... 74
“ECON” switch ...................... 181
Engine switch ........................ 174
“EV” switch ............................ 178
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Garage door opener switch... 394
Ignition switch ....................... 174
Light switches ....................... 200
Moon roof switch ................... 112
Outside rear view mirror
switches .............................. 108
“POWER” switch ................... 174
Power back door main switch.................................... 78
Power back door switch .......... 77
Power window switch ............ 110
Window lock switch ............... 110
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 205, 207
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 543
Talk switch ............................... 335
Telephone switch..................... 335
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 124
Immobilizer system ............... 120
Theft prevention labels ........... 127
Tire inflation pressure ............. 447
Tire information Glossary ................................ 553
Size ....................................... 550
Tire identification number...... 549
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 551
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