2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

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4
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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Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker, and rear turn
signal lights
Left side
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Right sideOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP1

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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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Remove the light bulb.
■ High mounted stoplight and out er foot lights (if equipped)
If the high mounted stoplight or outer foot light has burnt out, have
it replaced by your Toyota dealer.STEP3
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

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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.

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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 521
If you think something is wrong ......................... 527 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 528
If a warning message is displayed........................ 538
If you have a flat tire......... 539
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 554
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ...................... 555
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 556
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................... 558
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 562
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 567

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is not operating.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Vehicles without navigation system
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.
Vehicles with navigation system Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.