2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID emergency towing

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at a speed below 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelet
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode (hybrid system
off) or ON mode (hybrid system operating).
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Adapter
socket Towing eyelet
Jack handle
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack

508 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all toolsRemove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Put the flat tire on the ground
with the outer side facing up and
install the holding bracket.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Turn the spare tire clamp bolt clockwise with a jack handle
and adapter socket until you hear a click.
Stow the jack and all tools.
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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.

528 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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Alphabetical index
Parking brake .......................... 183
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Personal/interior lights Switch ................................... 362
Wattage ................................ 543
Power outlet............................. 381
“POWER” switch ..................... 174
Power windows ....................... 110
Radiator.................................... 434
Radio ........................................ 274
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............. 264
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................... 261
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................. 87
Folding down second seatback............................... 89
Folding down third seatback............................... 91
Removing the second
center seat ........................... 92
Stowing the second center seat ........................... 92
Rear seat entertainment system ................................... 301
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Rear view mirror
Compass .............................. 399
Rear view monitor system...... 211
Rear window defogger............ 267
Rear window wiper.................. 207 Replacing
Fuses ....................................459
Key battery ............................456
Light bulbs .............................470
Tires ......................................501
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................564
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............99
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................101
Child restraint system
installation ...........................148
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................408
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................101
How to wear your seat belt......99
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................102
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ...............................101
Reminder light .......................494
Seat belt extenders ...............103
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 103
Seat heaters..............................384
Seating capacity.......................229
Seats Adjustment ........................84, 87
Adjustment precaution ......86, 95
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............148
Cleaning ................................407
Head restraint..........................96
Properly sitting in the seat .....128
Seat heaters ..........................384
Service reminder indicators ..............................186
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ............................515
Transmission .........................180P
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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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