2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID air condition

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the
red zone:
The engine may be overheating.
● “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
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534 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Stop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until “Hybrid System Overheat” disappears and then
stop the hybrid system.
If the message does not disapp ear, call your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
Power control unit coolant res-
ervoir
Power control unit coolant
radiator
If necessary, add power control
unit coolant up to the “FULL”
line.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant is unavailable. ( →P. 543)
Have the vehicle inspec ted at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity (Reference)
Gasoline engine
Power control unit Without rear air conditioning system
11.2 qt. (10.6 L, 9.3 Imp.qt.)
With rear air conditioning system
13.5 qt. (12.8 L, 11.3 Imp.qt.)
3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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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
Floor mat .................................. 395
Fluid
Brake .................................... 442
Washer ................................. 446
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 260
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 551
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 254
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 145
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 503
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 86
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 478
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel Capacity ............................... 540
Fuel gauge ........................... 189
Gas station information ........ 592
Information ........................... 552
Refueling .............................. 118
Type ..................................... 540
Fuel door .................................. 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 118
Fuses ........................................ 467 Garage door opener.................402
Gas station information...........592
Gauges ......................................189
Glove box..................................373
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................338
Hazard lights Switch....................................490
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................98
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................205
Wattage .................................551
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................392
Side mirror.............................275
Hill start assist system ............224
Hood ..........................................428
Hooks Cargo hook............................396
Shopping bag ........................396
Horn...........................................188
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
Power switch .........................178FG
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Radiator .................................... 442
Radio ......................................... 282
Rear automatic air conditioning system.............. 272
Rear manual air conditioning
system .................................... 269
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................89
Folding down second
seatback ...............................91
Folding down third
seatback ...............................93
Removing the second center seat ............................94
Stowing the second center seat ............................94
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................... 309
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage ................................. 551
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 407
Rear view monitor system ...... 216
Rear window defogger ............ 275
Rear window wiper .................. 212
Replacing Fuses .................................... 467
Key battery ............................ 464
Light bulbs ............................. 478
Tires ...................................... 510
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 572 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........... 101
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................. 103
Child restraint system
installation........................... 151
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 416
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................. 103
How to wear your seat belt ... 101
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 104
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ............................... 103
Reminder light ....................... 503
Seat belt extenders ............... 105
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 106
Seat heaters ............................. 392
Seating capacity ...................... 235
Seats Adjustment ........................ 86, 89
Adjustment precaution ...... 88, 97
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 151
Cleaning ................................ 415
Head restraint ......................... 98
Properly sitting in the seat..... 131
Seat heaters.......................... 392
Service reminder indicators .............................. 191RS