2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID warning

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire (vehicles with compact spare tire)
●The compact spare tire is identifi
ed by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare
tire. ( P. 539)
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with compact spare tire)
Install the spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
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512 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

552 6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represen t the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AWD All Wheel Drive CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
INT Intermittent
LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management

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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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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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