2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID instrument panel

248 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Luggage cover
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, th ey are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

446 4-1. Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year
to maintain the quality of the vehicle's interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-
ble.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid on the floor or hybrid battery (traction \
battery)
air vents.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 134)
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver 's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or
alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear wind ow or left-side rear quarter window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window or left-side rear quarter
window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater
wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the windows clean. Wipe the windows in strokes running parallel to
the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

498 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment (type C)Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the instrument panel Remove the lid.
Luggage compartment Remove the terminal cover.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 501) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP3

506 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
Front side of the fuse block
Fuse block
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 P/SEAT 30 A Power seat
2 POWER 30 A Power windows
3 RR DOOR RH 25 A Power windows
4 RR DOOR LH 25 A Power windows
5 FR FOG 10 A Fog lights
6 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
7 A/C W/PMP 7.5 A Air conditioning system
8 STOP 10 A Stop lights, electronically controlled
brake system
9 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power windows
10 AM1 7.5 A Starting system

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Maintenance and care
11 P/SEAT (PS) 30 A Power seat
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A Fuel filler door opener
14 S/ROOF 20 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 A Side marker lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, fog lights, trailer
lights
16 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, instrument panel
lights, switch illumination
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled transmission system,
power back door, seat heaters, tire
pressure warning system, electric
power steering, auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Brake system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system, electric
cooling fan
20 WASH 20 A Windshield and rear window
washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
22 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Audio system, back-up lights,
emergency flashers, traction con-
trol system, windshield wiper
deicer, rear view monitor system,
power outlet, air conditioning sys-
tem
23 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
24 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
FuseAmpereCircuit

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle identification
■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped under
the right-hand front seat.
This number is also stamped on
the top left of the instrument
panel.

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Alphabetical index
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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