2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lock

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Low beam (outside)
High beam (inside)
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lights
Back up lights Stop/tail and rear
side
marker
lights
License plate lights
STEP1

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.Low beam
High beam
■ Fog lights
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
■
Parking, front side marker and front turn signal lights
Right side only: Move the
washer fluid tank opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Back-up light
■ License plate lights
Remove the screw and remove
the unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

548 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all toolsRemove 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.
STEP1
STEP2
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 479)
STEP3
STEP4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following a nd perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
■ The hybrid system will not start, even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed. ( P. 179, 184)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 556)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
( P. 123)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malf unction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 553)
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 558)
● The 12-volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “POWER” switch
to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5