2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID emergency towing

492 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
mode or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains.
● If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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494 5-1. Essential information
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
→P. 510
CAUTION
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Adapter
socket Towing eyelet
Jack handle
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stowing the flat tire
, jack and all tools
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Put the flat tire on the ground
with the outer side facing up and
install the holding bracket.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Turn the spare tire clamp bolt clockwise with a jack handle
and adapter socket until you hear a click.
Stow the jack and all tools.
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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.

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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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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