2044-1. Before driving
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ 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 depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 490)
■ When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, rear electric motor (traction motor), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
597Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 516
If you have a flat tire ............. 490
If you think something is wrong.................................. 460
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 455
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 456
If your vehicle overheats ....... 525
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 534 ACCESSORY mode ............. 230
Compartment ........................ 402
Hood ..................................... 399
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 534
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 514
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 525
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 406
Capacity ................................ 538
Checking ............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 403
Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 403
Oil pressure warning light ..... 461
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 478
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 319
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 295Function ................................ 295
Warning light......................... 462
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 490
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 539
Hybrid transmission .............. 539
Washer ................................. 409
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 328
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 341
Wattage ................................ 543
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 438
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 543
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
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