2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID manual transmission

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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
hybrid battery, hybrid system or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery
stowed under the rear seats to short circuit.
● Water entering the hybrid transaxle w ill cause deterioration in transmission
quality. The malfunction indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not
be drivable.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the transaxle case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulate d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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When driving
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Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. ( P. 539)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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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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