2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID warning

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl
at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

560 6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depa rt significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the gen eration of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can ca use the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 caus e 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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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECON Economy ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
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 VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................... 254, 260, 269, 272
ABS........................................... 220
Air conditioning filter .............. 461
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 461
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 260
Front manual air conditioning system................................ 254
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ........... 272
Rear manual air conditioning system................................ 269
Airbags Airbag operating conditions ........................... 136
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 140
Airbag warning light .............. 501
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 140
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 145
General airbag precautions ........................ 140
Locations of airbags ............. 133
Modification and disposal of
airbags ............................... 144
Proper driving
posture ....................... 131, 140
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 136
Side airbag precautions........ 140
SRS airbags ......................... 133 Alarm .........................................127
Antenna.....................................285
Anti-lock brake system............220
Armrest .....................................394
Audio input ...............................305
Audio system
Antenna .................................285
Audio input ............................305
Audio visual input ..................329
AUX adapter..........................305
A/V input adapter ..................329
CD player/changer ................288
DVD player ............................316
MP3/WMA disc......................295
Optimal use ...........................302
Portable music player............305
Radio .....................................282
Rear seat entertainment system ................................309
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................307
Type ......................................279
Audio visual input ....................329
Automatic light control system ....................................205
AUX adapter .............................305
Auxiliary box ........................... 381
A/V input adapter .....................329A

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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

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“ECON” switch ......................... 185
Eco Driving Mode..................... 185
Electric power steering ........... 220
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is
discharged .......................... 526
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 490
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is inoperative ............................81
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 526
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................... 522
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 524
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery ................................. 528
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 500
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 500
If the warning message is displayed............................. 509
If you have a flat tire ............. 510
If you lose your keys ............. 525
If you think something is wrong .................................. 497
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 536
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ....... 532 Engine
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch ........................ 178
Hood ..................................... 428
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 178
Identification number............. 539
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 522
Ignition switch ....................... 178
Overheating .......................... 532
Power switch ......................... 178
Engine compartment cover .... 433
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 236
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 189
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 542
Checking ............................... 435
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 236
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 437
Engine switch........................... 178
EPS............................................ 220
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 182
Event data recorder ................. 498E

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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