2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID tow

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and put the
shift lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length188.4 in. (4785 mm)
Overall width75.2 in. (1910 mm)
Overall height Without roof rails
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof rails
69.3 in. (1760 mm)
Wheelbase
109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
Rear tread64.0 in. (1625 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage) 1200 lb. (540 kg)
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo)3500 lb. (1500 kg)

548 6-1. Specifications
Type B
Tire sizeP245/55R19 103S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire infl ation pressure indi-
cated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 19 × 7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lb f (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
When towing a trailer, drive with the tires inflated as outlined below
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the
rear tires. Never ex ceed the maximum cold
tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.

550 6-1. Specifications
Type D
Tire sizeP245/55R19 103S, T165/90D18 107M
(spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 19 × 7 1/2 J, 18 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lb f (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
When towing a trailer, drive with the tires inflated as outlined below
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the
rear tires. Never ex ceed the maximum cold
tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.

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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

580 Alphabetical index
“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

584 Alphabetical index
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

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