2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID battery

594 6-1. Specifications
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 0
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the 12-volt battery is reconnected, or mainte-
nance is performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 278, 284, 293, 296
ABS ........................................... 234
Air conditioning filter............... 491
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 491
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 284
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 278
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 296
Rear manual air conditioning system ............ 293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 136
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 140
Airbag warning light............... 529
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 ......................................... 126
Antenna..................................... 312
Anti-lock brake system............ 234
Armrest ..................................... 426
Audio input ............................... 347 Audio system
Antenna................................. 312
Audio input ............................ 347
AUX port ............................... 347
CD player/changer ................ 315
iPod ....................................... 329
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 322
Optimal use ........................... 344
Portable music player ........... 347
Radio..................................... 308
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 349
Type ...................................... 304
USB memory......................... 336
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port ................................... 347
Auxiliary box ........................... 413
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 583
Back door Back door ................................ 70
Smart key system .. ................. 46
Wireless remote control .......... 59
Battery
Checking ............................... 473
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 35
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 251
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 352
Bluetooth® phone .................... 368
Bottle holder............................. 412
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Brakes
Fluid...................................... 471
Parking brake ....................... 194
Brake assist ............................. 234
Break-in tips ............................ 169
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 197
Care Exterior ................................. 442
Interior .................................. 445
Seat belts ............................. 446
Cargo capacity ........................ 250
Cargo hooks ............................ 428
CD changer .............................. 315
CD player ................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 251
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 152
Booster seats, installation .... 155
Convertible seats, definition............................. 152
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 155
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 145
Infant seats, definition .......... 152
Infant seats, installation ........ 155
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ....................... 162
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 157
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 159 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................140
Child-protectors .......................66
Child restraint system............151
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................100
Installing child restraints ........155
Moon roof precautions ..........117
Power window lock switch.....110
Power window precautions ...112
Removed key battery precautions .........................496
Seat belt extender precautions .........................103
Seat belt precautions ............102
Seat heater precautions ........425
12-volt battery precautions .................475, 561
Child-protectors .........................66
Cleaning Exterior ..................................442
Interior ...................................445
Seat belts ..............................446
Clock .........................................203
Compass ...................................436
Condenser ................................470
Console box .............................406
Conversation mirror ................419
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....562
Cruise control...........................226
Cup holders ..............................408
Curtain shield airbags .............133
Customizable features.............599
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Daytime running light system .................................... 217
Defogger Rear window ......................... 300
Side mirrors ........................... 300
Dimensions............................... 570
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
Display Energy flow .............................37
Multi-information display ....... 203
Trip information ..................... 203
Warning message ................. 538
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 454
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 401
Wattage ................................. 583
Doors
Door lock ..................... 46, 59, 65
Door windows........................ 110
Side mirrors ........................... 108
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 531
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 131
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 251 “ECON” switch......................... 191
Eco Driving Mode .................... 191
Electric power steering ........... 234
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 520
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................ 538
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................ 73
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 556
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 554
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 528
If the warning light turns on........................................ 528
If you have a flat tire ............. 539
If you lose your keys ............. 555
If you think something is wrong .................................. 527
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 521
If your vehicle overheats ....... 562DE

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Odometer .................................. 196
Off-road precautions ............... 241
OilEngine oil .............................. 464
Opener
Back door ................................70
Fuel filler door ....................... 118
Glass hatch .............................79
Hood...................................... 458
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Outside temperature display .................................... 203
Overhead console .................... 407
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 562
Parking brake ........................... 194
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage ................................. 583
Personal/interior lights
Switch.................................... 402
Wattage ................................. 583
Power outlet ............................. 420
Power switch ............................ 179
Power windows ........................ 110 Radiator .................................... 470
Radio ......................................... 308
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............. 296
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............. 293
Rear seat Adjustment .............................. 86
Folding down second
seatback ............................... 87
Folding down third
seatback ............................... 89
Removing the second center seat ............................ 90
Stowing the second center seat ............................ 90
Rear seat entertainment
system*
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 583
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 436
Rear view monitor system ...... 230
Rear window defogger ............ 300
Rear window wiper .................. 224
Replacing Fuses .................................... 497
Key battery ............................ 494
Light bulbs............................. 510
Tires ...................................... 539
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 606O
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 528
Moon roof .............................. 533
Open door ............................. 531
Seat belt reminder ................. 531
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 529
Brake assist system .............. 529
Brake system ........................ 528
Charging system .... ............... 529
Electric power steering
system ................................ 529
Electronic engine control system ................................ 529
Engine oil pressure ............... 529
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 529
Master warning light .............. 531
Open door ............................. 531
Pretensioners ........................ 529
Seat belt reminder light ......... 531
SRS airbags .......................... 529
Tire pressure warning light .... 531
Warning messages .................. 538
Washer
Checking ............................... 472
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 251
Switch............................ 221, 224
Washing and waxing ............... 442 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 246
Load limits ............................. 250
Weight ................................... 570
Wheels ...................................... 488
Window glasses ...................... 110
Window lock switch................. 110
Windows
Power windows ..................... 110
Rear window defogger .......... 300
Washer.......................... 221, 224
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 302
Windshield wipers ................... 221
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 494
Wireless remote control .......... 59
WMA disc.................................. 322W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 539If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not
startP. 552If the hybrid system will not start
P. 123Immobilizer system
P. 558If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 554If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 562If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 555If you lose your keys/wireless
remote control transmitter
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 558If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 5Side doors
P. 7 0Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 126Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 566If the vehicle becomes stuck