2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID warning lights

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
*1: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*2: For vehicles sold in Canada
*3: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer for details.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 500)
“ECON” indicator
(→P. 185)“READY” indicator
( →P. 178)
Variable economy zone
indicator ( →P. 171)“EV” indicator ( →P. 182)
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4*1*1, 5*1, 4
*1*1*2*3
*1

194 2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without navigation system
*3: Vehicles with navigation system
*4: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*5: For vehicles sold in Canada

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
12 A/C NO.1
10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A Fuel filler door opener
14 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 AParking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
16 PANEL 7.5 AGlove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, power door
lock system, seat heaters, rear
seat entertainment system, instru-
ment panel light control dial, elec-
tronic controlled transmission
switch, transmission, steering
switches
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled transmission system,
power back door, seat heaters, tire
pressure warning system, elec-
tronic power steering, transmission
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A VDIM
19 A/C NO.2 10 AAir conditioning system, FAN NO.1,
FAN NO.2
20 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
22 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
23 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
FuseAmpereCircuit

500
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Electronically controlled brake system warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that a malfunction has occurred that could
lead to a loss of brake effectiveness.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light
in red (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system
Calmly perform the following action s if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

502 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Brake system warning light in yellowIndicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Electric power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Brake system warning light operation
The following does not indicate a malfunction:
●After the hybrid system is turned on, the red and yellow brake system
warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds.
● Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red brake system
warning light and buzzer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 140
Child restraint system ........... 151
Child-protectors ...................... 75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ....................... 104
Installing child restraints ....... 155
Moon roof precautions.......... 115
Power window lock switch .... 113
Power window precautions... 114
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 465
Seat belt extender precautions ........................ 107
Seat belt precautions............ 106
Seat heater precautions ....... 393
12-volt battery precautions ................ 445, 530
Child-protectors ........................ 75
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 412
Interior .................................. 415
Seat belts ............................. 416
Clock ........................................ 195
Compass .................................. 407
Condenser ............................... 442
Console box............................. 374
Conversation mirror................ 388
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 532
Cruise control .......................... 213
Cup holders ............................. 376
Curtain shield airbags ............ 133
Customizable features ............ 567 Daytime running light
system ....................................207
Defogger Rear window .........................275
Side mirrors ...........................275
Dimension.................................538
Dinghy towing ..........................250
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......195
Trip information .....................195
Warning message .................509
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....424
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............369
Wattage .................................551
Doors
Door glasses .........................113
Door lock .....................44, 65, 74
Side mirrors ...........................111
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................503
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................169
Correct posture .....................131
Procedures ............................168
Winter driving tips..................236
DVD player ................................316D

586 Alphabetical index
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch.................................... 205
Wattage ................................. 551
Talk switch................................ 343
Telephone switch ..................... 343
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................... 127
Immobilizer system ............... 123
Theft prevention labels............ 130
Tire inflation pressure ............. 455
Tire information Glossary ................................ 561
Size ....................................... 558
Tire identification number ...... 557
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 559
Tires Chains ................................... 236
Checking ............................... 447
If you have a flat tire .............. 510
Inflation pressure................... 455
Information ............................ 555
Replacing .............................. 510
Rotating tires ......................... 447
Size ....................................... 547
Snow tires ............................. 236
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 447, 503 Tools ......................................... 510
Total load capacity .................. 235
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 250
Emergency towing ................ 492
Trailer towing ........................ 240
Traction control ....................... 220
TRAC ......................................... 220
Transmission ........................... 184
Trip information ....................... 195
Trip meter ................................. 189
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch ................................... 186
Wattage................................. 551T

587
Alphabetical index
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 387
Wattage ................................ 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
VDIM ......................................... 220
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 220
Vehicle identification
number................................... 539
Vehicle stability control .......... 220
VSC ........................................... 220 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................500
Moon roof ..............................504
Open door .............................503
Seat belt reminder .................503
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........501
Brake assist system ..............501
Brake system ........................500
Charging system .... ...............501
Electric power steering
system ................................501
Electronic engine control system ................................501
Engine oil pressure ...............501
Malfunction indicator lamp ....501
Master warning light ..............503
Open door .............................503
Pretensioners ........................501
Seat belt reminder light .........503
SRS airbags ..........................501
Tire pressure warning light ....503
Warning messages ..................509
Washer
Checking ...............................446
Preparing and checking before winter .......................236
Switch............................210, 212
Washing and waxing ...............412VW