2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER battery

608 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●The power back door must be initialized ( P. 6 4 )
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( P. 523)
● Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or
replacing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is
activated. ( P. 119)
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP5

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■
Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make

Gap
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
DENSO SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights are turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl
e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 6 0
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only) After the maintenance is performed P. 489
Tire pressure warning
system When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or towing trailer, etc.
P. 521
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 632
Back door Back door ............................... 60
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 48
Battery
Checking .............................. 516
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 606
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 248
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 377
Bluetooth® phone ................... 373
Bottle holder ............................ 447
Brake assist ............................. 227
Brakes Fluid...................................... 515
Parking brake ....................... 184
Break-in tips ............................ 162
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 187 Care
Exterior ..................................482
Interior ...................................485
Seat belts ..............................486
Cargo capacity .........................247
Cargo hooks .............................465
CD changer ...............................314
CD player ..................................314
Chains .......................................248
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........143
Booster seats, installation .....148
Convertible seats, definition .............................143
Convertible seats, installation ...........................148
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 136
Infant seats, definition ...........143
Infant seats, installation.........148
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ........................155
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...............................150
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................152
Child safety Airbag precautions ................131
Battery precautions .......518, 609
Child restraint system............143
Child-protectors .......................56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................91
Installing child restraints ........148
Moon roof precautions ..........107
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...103
Removed key battery precautions .........................541
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................93
Seat belt precautions ..............91
Seat heater precautions ........461
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 227
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 604
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 562
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 584
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 604
If the engine will not start...... 600
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 602
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 606
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 573
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............ 586
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 603
If you think something is wrong ................................. 571
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 564
If your vehicle overheats ...... 610 Engine
Compartment ........................505
Engine switch ................171, 175
Hood......................................499
How to start the
engine .........................171, 175
Identification number .............619
If the engine will not start ......600
Ignition switch................171, 175
Overheating...........................610
Engine compartment cover.....507
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................626
Checking ...............................512
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................622
Checking ...............................508
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................227
Enhanced VSC .........................227
EPS ............................................227
Event data recorder ...................26E

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Alphabetical index
Radiator.................................... 514
Radio ........................................ 307
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............. 292
Rear manual air conditioning
system ................................... 289
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 77
Folding down second
seatback............................... 78
Folding down third
seatback............................... 80
Removing the second center seat ........................... 81
Stowing the second center seat ........................... 81
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................... 406
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 632
Rear view mirror Compass .............................. 476
Rear view monitor system...... 223
Rear window defogger............ 295
Rear window wiper.................. 216
Replacing Fuses.................................... 542
Key battery ........................... 539
Light bulbs ............................ 553
Tires ..................................... 586
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 654
Reset the maintenance data ........................................ 489
Roof luggage carrier ............... 246 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............88
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................89
Child restraint system
installation ...........................148
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................486
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................89
How to wear your seat belt......88
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................91
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............90
Reminder light .......................576
Seat belt extenders .................91
Seat belt pretensioners ...........89
Seat heaters..............................460
Seating capacity.......................247
Seats Adjustment ........................74, 77
Adjustment precaution ......76, 84
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............148
Cleaning ................................485
Head restraint..........................85
Properly sitting in the seat .....122
Seat heaters ..........................460RS