2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID parking brake

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Adapter
socket
Towing eyelet Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
Jack

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to st art the hybrid system if the
“POWER” switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Push and hold the “POWER” switch about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Ha ve the vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12-volt ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 598)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 240)
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the hybrid system is on.
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2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31 kgf)
Steering
Pedal clearance*13.74 in. (95 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 509
Parking brake ....................... 198
Brake assist ............................. 239
Break-in tips ............................ 173
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 201
Care Exterior ................................. 480
Interior .................................. 483
Seat belts ............................. 484
Cargo capacity ........................ 255
Cargo hooks ............................ 467
CD changer .............................. 323
CD player ................................. 323
Chains ...................................... 256
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 156
Booster seats, installation .... 159
Convertible seats, definition............................. 156
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 159
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 148
Infant seats, definition .......... 156
Infant seats, installation ........ 159
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ....................... 166
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .............................. 161
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 163 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................143
Child-protectors .......................68
Child restraint system............155
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........159
Moon roof precautions ..........119
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions ...114
Removed key battery precautions .........................534
Seat belt extender precautions .........................105
Seat belt precautions ............104
Seat heater precautions ........463
12-volt battery precautions .................513, 601
Child-protectors .........................68
Cleaning Exterior ..................................480
Interior ...................................483
Seat belts ..............................484
Clock .........................................207
Compass ...................................475
Condenser ................................508
Console box .............................444
Conversation mirror ................457
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....602
Cruise control...........................231
Cup holders ..............................446
Curtain shield airbags .............136
Customizable features.............639
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Odometer .................................. 200
Off-road precautions ............... 246
OilEngine oil .............................. 502
Opener
Back door ................................72
Fuel filler door ....................... 120
Glass hatch .............................81
Hood...................................... 496
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 110
Outside temperature display .................................... 207
Overhead console .................... 445
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 602
Parking brake ........................... 198
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 548
Switch.................................... 218
Wattage ................................. 623
Personal/interior lights
Switch.................................... 440
Wattage ................................. 623
Power outlet ............................. 458
Power switch ............................ 183
Power windows ........................ 112 Radiator .................................... 508
Radio ......................................... 316
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............. 300
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............. 297
Rear seat Adjustment .............................. 88
Folding down second
seatback ............................... 89
Folding down third
seatback ............................... 91
Removing the second center seat ............................ 92
Stowing the second center seat ............................ 92
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................... 409
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 548
Wattage................................. 623
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 475
Rear view monitor system ...... 235
Rear window defogger ............ 304
Rear window wiper .................. 229
Replacing Fuses .................................... 535
Key battery ............................ 532
Light bulbs............................. 548
Tires ...................................... 579
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 646
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 486O
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