2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID flat tire

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 480
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 483
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 486
General maintenance.......... 488
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 491
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 492
Hood ................................... 496
Positioning a floor jack ........ 498
Engine compartment ........... 500
12-volt battery ..................... 511
Tires .................................... 515
Tire inflation pressure ......... 523
Wheels ................................ 526
Air conditioning filter............ 529
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 532
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 535
Light bulbs........................... 548 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 558
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 560
If you think something is wrong ............................... 566
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 567
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 577
If you have a flat tire ........... 579
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 592
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 594
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 595
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 596
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 602
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 607
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 515
P. 579
P. 621
P. 627
Side doors P. 67
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 218
Rear window
wiper
P. 229
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 304
P. 81
License plate lights P. 218
Rear turn signal lights P. 197
Back door P. 72
Rear view
monitor system
camera
*1, *2
P. 235
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Fuel filler door P. 120

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
If the vehicle becomes stuck or bogged
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud etc. This may damage the drive system components or
propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 584)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.

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■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of ea ch tire. There is no correlation
between the order of the display ed values and the tire positions.
If the inflation pressure of any tire drops a certain amount below
the tire inflation pressure value currently memorized in the system,
the displayed values will be highlighted.
It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key
system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system). It may also take a few minutes to display the tire
inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
If the tire pressure warning light is on or flashing, a message describing
the situation will be displayed.
Setting up the displays
Display the set up screen on the
multi-information display when
the vehicle is stopped.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
on the steering wheel to display
the set up screen.
Select the desired item on the
menu screen.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
on the steering wheel to enter the
setting mode.
STEP1
STEP2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Setting the contrast
Select “CONTRAST” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button on the steering w heel until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button on the
steering wheel to adjust the con-
trast.
+: Strengthen
-: Weaken
After adjusting the contrast, wait 5
seconds to allow the contrast to
be automatically input.
● Returning to the previous screen
Select “RETURN” on the menu screen. Press and hold the “DISP”
button on the steering wheel until the display changes.
■ Setting the tire inflation pr essure information display
It is possible to set the tire inflation pressure information display so
that it is displayed when the hy brid system is first turned on.
Select “TIRE MONITOR INFO.” on the menu screen. Press
and hold the “DISP” button on the steering wheel until the dis-
play changes.
Select “DISPLAY” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button on the steering w heel until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button on the
steering wheel to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
After adjusting the tire monitor
information, wait 5 seconds to
allow the display to be automati-
cally input.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Smear effect
■ Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent light, sodium lights, or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
■ Setting the rear view monitor system display
P. 214
CAUTION
■ When using the rear view monito r system, observe the following pre-
cautions to avoid an accident that coul d result in death or serious inju-
ries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s surroundings, as the displayed
image may become faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, or
not entirely visible when the outside temperature is low. When backing up,
be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually and with the
mirrors before proceeding.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the back door is open.
If a bright light, such as sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body, is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* char-
acteristic to the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect A phenomenon that
occurs when a bright light is picked
up by the camera; when transmitted
by the camera, the light source
appears to have a vertical streak
above and below it.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the appro-
priate tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are fit-
ted on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the VDIM, and may cause the system to malfunction.