2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID steering wheel

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.

506 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
Vehicles without compact spare tire
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage room.
■If the tire pressure warning ligh t comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spar e tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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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
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 524
Transmission ........................ 184
Shift lock system..................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............... 396
Side airbags ............................. 133
Side marker lights
Replacing ............................. 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Side table ................................. 384
Smart key system
Entry function ......................... 44
Starting the hybrid system .... 178
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 547
Storage location ................... 510
Spark plug................................ 544
Specifications .......................... 538
Speech command switch ....... 343
Speedometer ........................... 189
Steering Column lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 108
Audio switches ..................... 307
Climate remote control switches ............................. 278 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............478
Wattage .................................551
Storage feature.........................372
Storage precautions ................233
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................536
Sun visors.................................386
Switch Door lock switch ......................74
“ECON” switch ......................185
Emergency flasher switch .....490
Engine switch ........................178
“EV” switch ............................182
Fog light switch .....................209
Garage door opener switch ...402
Hazard light switch ................490
Ignition switch........................178
Light switches........................205
Moon roof switch ...................115
Outside rear view mirror switches ..............................111
“POWER” switch ...................178
Power back door main switch ....................................80
Power back door switch ..........78
Power window switch ............ 113
Window lock switch ...............113
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 210, 212