2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lock

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP4
STEP1
STEP2

484 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights
Left side
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Right sideOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
STEP1
STEP1
STEP2

486 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
■ License plate lights
Remove the screw and remove
the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

496 5-1. Essential information
From rearUse a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truck
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the “POWER” switch in OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel\
s
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

5
When trouble arises
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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 tools
Remove 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

522
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following a nd perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
■ The hybrid system will not start, even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed. ( →P. 178)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( →P. 526)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
(→ P. 123)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malf unction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( →P. 523)
■ The interior lights and headlight s are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 528)
● The 12-volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.