2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID air conditioning

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Radiator and condenserCheck the radiators and condens er, and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts are ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicl e checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiators or condenser as they may be hot and may cause
burns.
■ When the electric cooling fan is operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
Vehicles without smart key system: The electric cooling fans may keep rotat-
ing for about 3 minutes after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position when
working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille.
Vehicles with smart key system: The electric cooling fan may keep rotating
for about 3 minutes after the “POWER” switch is OFF.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. Be sure the “POWER” switch is OFF when working near the electric
cooling fan or radiator grille.

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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “POWER” switch
OFF.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push each side of the glove
box to release the pins. Then
disconnect the claws at the
bottom and remove the glove
box.
Lift up the cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, replacement may
be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
Remove the filter cover.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The“  UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
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NOTICE
■
When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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4 HTR50 A Air conditioning system
5 FAN NO.1 50 A Electric cooling fan
6 FAN NO.2 50 A Electric cooling fan
7 ABS NO.1 50 A Brake system
8 RR CLR 40 A Air conditioning system
9 SPARE 40 A Spare fuse
10 RR DEF 30 A Rear window defogger
11 PBD 30 A Power back door
12 HV R/B NO.2 50 A ABS MAIN NO.1, ABS MAIN NO.2,
BATT FAN, OIL PMP
13 HV R/B NO.1 30 A Hybrid system, PCU, IGCT NO.2
IGCT NO.3, INV W/P
14 PD 50 AA/F, HORN, H-LP RH HI, H-LP LH
HI, H-LP RH LO, H-LP LH LO,
S-HORN
15 ABS NO.2 50 A Brake system
16 EPS 80 A Electric power steering
17 DC/DC 150 ARR DOOR RH, RR DOOR LH, FR
FOG, OBD, A/C W/PMP, STOP,
DOOR NO.2, AM1, P/SEAT(PS),
A/C NO.1, FUEL OPN, S/ROOF,
TAIL, PANEL, ECU IG NO.1, ECU
IG NO.2, A/C NO.2, WASH,
S-HTR, GAUGE NO.1, FR WIP,
RR WIP, ECU-ACC, ACC SOCK
NO.1, ACC SOCK NO.2, RADIO
NO.2, P/SEAT, POWER
18 EFI MAIN 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2, EFI
NO.3, F/PMP
19 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights
FuseAmpereCircuit

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20 ST
10 A Starting system
21 IG2 30 A INJ, GAUGE NO.2, IGN
22 STRG LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
23 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
24 ABS MAIN
NO.3 15 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
25 AMP 15 A Audio system
26 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
27 CAPACITER 15 A Brake system
28 G/H 10 AGlass hatch, multiplex communica-
tion system, outer foot lights
29 CRT 10 ARear seat entertainment system,
audio system
30 ETCS 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
31 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
32 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 A Air conditioning system
33 HV MAIN 10 A Hybrid system
34 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters, door
courtesy lights, engine switch light
35 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Steering sensor, gauges and
meters, main body ECU, wireless
remote control, smart key system,
power back door, on-board diagno-
sis system, multi-information dis-
play
36 EFI NO.1 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, smart key system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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37 WIP-S10 A Air conditioning system
38 EFI NO.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
39 EFI NO.3 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
40 F/PMP 15 A Fuel pump
41 INJ 15 AStarting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
42 DEICER 15 A Windshield wiper de-icer
43 FILTER 10 A Condenser
44 RR DEF 10 A Rear window defogger
45 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
46 PWR OUTLET 20 A Power outlet
47 DOOR NO.1 25 A Multiplex communication system
48 H-LP RH HI 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
49 H-LP LH HI 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
50 H-LP RH LO 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
51 H-LP LH LO 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
52 HORN 10 A Horn
53 A/F 20 A Air fuel ratio sensor
54 S-HORN 7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■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