2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID hood open

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 216
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 108
Glove box P. 373
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
∗ P. 80
Parking brake pedal P. 187
Hood release lever P. 428
Auxiliary box P. 381
Power (ignition) switch P. 178
Multi-information
display
P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 118
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 209
P. 205
P. 186
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 210
P. 212
Gauges and
meters
P. 189
Floor mat P. 395
Horn P. 188

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm∗
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or entry
function. The doors will lo ck again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the entry function.
● The battery is reconnected.
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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
■
Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●Hybrid system output decreases.
● Steam is coming from the engine area.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● With a hybrid vehicle, there are times when the gasoline engine automati-
cally starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate. Do not
touch or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans. Doing so may lead
to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in an accidental injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

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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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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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