2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER charging

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of
the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed,
the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(P. 116)
■ Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-
tion. ( P. 5 3 )
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 514)
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door han-
dle to unlock only the
driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors
Hold either front door han-
dle to unlock all doorsExterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■
Key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. ( P. 453)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)
■ Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP”
switch modes are changed.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

108 1-5. Refueling
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

430 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■ Checking battery condition
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Red: Not working properly,
have the battery checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Blue: Good condition
White: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

432 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluidAdd washer fluid in the following
situations.
●Any washer does not work.
● The low washer fluid warning
light comes on (vehicles with-
out multi-information display).
● The warning message
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with
multi-information display).
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

460 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
26 RADIO115 A Audio system
27 ECU-B 10 ASteering sensor, gauges and
meters, clock, air conditioning sys-
tem, main body ECU, wireless
remote control, smart key system,
power back door, on-board diagno-
sis system
28 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters,
engine switch light, door courtesy
lights, power back door
29 AMP 15 A Audio system
30 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights
31 IG2 25 A INJ NO.1, INJ NO.2
32 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
33 EFI MAIN 25 A EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
34 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
35 G/H 10 APower door lock system, multiplex
communication system
36 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
37 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
38 H-LP LH 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
39 H-LP RH 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
40 H-LP LL 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
41 H-LP RL 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
42 HORN 10 A Horn
43 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, smart key system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
11 RR FOG
7.5 A No circuit
12 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
13 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
14 TAIL 15 AParking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
15 PANEL 7.5 AGlove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, clock, power
door lock system, seat heaters,
rear seat entertainment system,
vehicle stability control system,
instrument panel light control dial,
electronic controlled transmission
switch, automatic transmission,
downhill assist control system,
steering switches
16 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electronic power steering,
automatic transmission
17 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Vehicle stability control system
18 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
19 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
20 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
21 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Audio system, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, back-up lights,
charging system, emergency flash-
ers, traction control system, instru-
ment panel light control dial,
windshield wiper deicer
FuseAmpereCircuit

464 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
22 FR WIP30 A Windshield wipers and washer
23 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
24 IGN 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, anti-
lock brake system, smart key sys-
tem, SRS airbag system
25 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, back monitor
26 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Power rear view mirror, shift lock
system, smart key system
27 ACC SOCK
NO.1 10 A Power outlet
28 ACC SOCK
NO.2 20 A Power outlet
29 RADIO NO.2 7.5 A Audio system, clock, rear seat
entertainment system, charging
system, interior lights, personal
lights
30 MIR HTR 15 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
FuseAmpereCircuit