2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake

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When trouble arises
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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 engine. Set the 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 engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 210)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running
*
2: Parking brake pedal travel when depress ed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30
kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*13.3 in. (84.4 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.08  0.12 in. (2  3 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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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 cause 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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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
BA Brake Assist
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
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 VIN Vehicle Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........... 247, 242, 258, 255
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ................................... 207
Air conditioning filter............... 449
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 247
Front manual air conditioning
system ................................ 242
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 258
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 255
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 129
Airbag warning light............... 490
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 129
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 134
General airbag
precautions ......................... 129
Locations of airbags .............. 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 133
Proper driving posture ........................ 120, 129
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 125
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
SRS airbags .......................... 122 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna .................................... 271
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 207
Armrest ..................................... 380
Audio input ............................... 291
Audio system A/V input adapter .................. 315
Antenna................................. 271
Audio input ............................ 291
Audio visual input .................. 315
AUX adapter ......................... 291
CD player/changer ................ 274
DVD player............................ 302
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 281
Optimal use ........................... 288
Portable music player ........... 291
Radio..................................... 268
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 295
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 293
Type ...................................... 265
Audio visual input.................... 315
Automatic light control system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission .......... 171
AUX adapter ............................. 291
Auxiliary box ........................... 367
A/V input adapter ..................... 315
BA (Brake assist) ..................... 207
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Back door Back door ................................ 68
Wireless remote control .......... 53
Smart key system .. ................. 32A
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Battery
Checking .............................. 430
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 516
Preparing and checking before
winter ................................. 224
Bluetooth
............................... 328
Bottle holder ............................ 366
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 428
Parking brake ....................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 207
Break-in tips ............................ 157
Care Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts ............................. 402
Cargo capacity ........................ 223
Cargo hooks ............................ 382
CD changer .............................. 274
CD player ................................. 274
Chains ...................................... 224
Child restraint system (CRS) Booster seats, definition ....... 140
Booster seats, installation .... 144
Convertible seats, definition............................. 140
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 144
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 134
Infant seats, definition .......... 140
Infant seats, installation ........ 144
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 150
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 146
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 151 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................129
Battery precautions .......431, 518
Child restraint system............140
Child-protectors .......................66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................93
Installing child restraints ........144
Moon roof precautions ..........105
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...102
Removed key battery
precautions .........................454
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................95
Seat belt precautions ..............94
Seat heater precautions ........379
Child-protectors .........................66
Cleaning Exterior ..................................398
Interior ...................................401
Seat belts ..............................402
Clock .................................183, 373
Compass ...................................393
Condenser ................................428
Console box .............................359
Conversation mirror ................374
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............520
Cruise control...........................200
Cup holders ..............................362
Curtain shield airbags .............122
Customizable features.............554
Daytime running light system ....................................194
Defogger
Rear window .........................261
Side mirrors ...........................261
Dimension.................................526
Dinghy towing ..........................238
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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 529
Checking .............................. 421
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 224
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 424
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) .................... 168
Enhanced vehicle stability
control (Enhanced VSC) ....... 207
EPS (Electric power steering)................................. 207
Event data recorder ................ 487
Floor mat .................................. 381
Fluid Brake .................................... 428
Washer ................................. 432
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 247
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 242
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 134
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 492
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 75
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 538 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............466
Wattage .................................538
Fuel Capacity ................................528
Fuel gauge ............................177
Fuel pump shut off system ....486
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................539
Refueling ...............................106
Type ......................................528
Fuel door (fuel filler door) .......106
Fuel filler door (fuel door) .......106
Fuel pump shut off system .....486
Fuses.........................................455
Garage door opener.................388
Gas station information...........576
Gauges ......................................177
Glove box..................................359
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................324
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................87
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............466
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................538
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................378
Side mirror.............................261
Hood ..........................................414
Hooks
Cargo hook............................382
Shopping bag ........................382
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