2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER check engine light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharge
●The power back door must be initialized ( →P. 75)
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( →P. 455)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have th e vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
Gap
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
DENSO, SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68° F (20 °C): 12.6
⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

596 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 218
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 539
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 498
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is
inoperative ............................74
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 539
If the engine will not start ...... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 537
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
If the warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 510
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 510
If the warning message is displayed............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 538
If you think something is wrong .................................. 506
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 499
If your vehicle overheats ....... 545 Engine
Compartment ........................ 437
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 432
How to start the
engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 535
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 545
Engine compartment cover .... 439
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 558
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 115
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 556
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 443
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 218
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
EPS............................................ 218
Event data recorder ................. 508E

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage ................................ 566
Talk switch ............................... 347
Telephone switch .................... 347
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 122
Engine immobilizer system... 115
Theft prevention labels ........... 125
Tire inflation pressure ............ 463
Tire information Glossary ............................... 576
Size ...................................... 573
Tire identification number ..... 572
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 574 Tires
Chains ...................................238
Checking ...............................453
If you have a flat tire ..............522
Inflation pressure...................463
Information ............................570
Replacing ..............................522
Rotating tires .........................453
Size .......................................562
Snow tires .............................238
Tire pressure warning
system ........................453, 513
Tools .........................................522
Total load capacity...................237
Towing Dinghy towing........................252
Emergency towing.................500
Trailer towing.........................242
Traction control........................218
TRAC .........................................218
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............486
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................566T

604 Alphabetical index
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 389
Wattage ................................. 566
Vanity mirrors........................... 389
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 553
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 510
Open door ............................. 513
Seat belt reminder ................. 513
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 511
Brake assist system .............. 511
Brake system ........................ 510
Charging system .... ............... 511
Electric power steering system ................................ 511
Electronic engine control system ................................ 511
Engine oil pressure ............... 511
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 511
Master warning light .............. 513
Open door ............................. 513
Pretensioners ........................ 511
Seat belt reminder light ......... 513
SRS airbags .......................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .... 513
Warning messages .................. 521 Washer
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 238
Switch ........................... 208, 210
Washing and waxing ............... 416
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 233
Load limits ............................. 237
Weight ................................... 552
Wheels ...................................... 467
Window glasses ...................... 106
Window lock switch................. 106
Windows
Power windows ..................... 106
Rear window defogger .......... 277
Washer.......................... 208, 210
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 279
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 472
Wireless remote control key.... 54
WMA disc.................................. 297V
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