2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID towing

4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
wheel .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered portion
comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
3 Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Vehicles with wheel locks: Tighten
the wheel lock using the wheel lock
key after tightening the other wheel
nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under
stowing the tire may result in
damage to the spare tire carrier
and loss of the tire, which could
result in serious injury or death.

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Remove the center wheel
ornament by pushing from
the reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
2Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner sur-
face facing toward you. Pass
the hoist assembly and
holding bracket through
the wheel opening.
3 Fully depress the secondary
latch and install the bracket to the hoist
assembly .
4 Lay the tire on the ground
with the outer surface (valve
stem) facing up.
5 Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly
is perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,
Stowing the flat tire, jack
and all tools

4737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over
bumps with the compact
spare tire installed on the
vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with
standard tires. Be careful when
driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and
the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the com-
pact spare tire. Tire chains may
damage the vehicle body and
adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter,
contact your Toyota dealer as the
tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object
caught between the tire and the
vehicle underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt to hold the spare
wheel carrier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire
location. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the spare tire
carrier. Proper storage reduces
the possibility of injury in a colli-
sion or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and
the spare tire replaced with it as
soon as possible.
■Proper storage of the spare
tire
●If the hoist assembly is slanted
when stowing a tire, the hoist
assembly may become stuck in
the wheel opening and the tire
may not be raised properly,
causing damage to the wheel or
the wire cable.
●Do not attempt to turn the spare
tire clamp bolt without a tire on
the hoist assembly, as doing so
may cause the wire cable to slip
off of the shaft inside the unit
and the wire cable may not be
able to be raised or lowered. If
the spare tire clamp bolt has
been turned without a tire on the
hoist assembly and the wire
cable cannot be raised or low-
ered, contact your Toyota
dealer.

4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the hybrid system. Shift
the shift lever to P and set the
parking brake.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the front
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. 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
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the
hybrid transmission and
other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

543Alphabetical Index
Cruise controlDynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................ 347
Current fuel consumption97, 109
Curtain shield airbags ............. 34
Customizable features ........... 510
D
Daytime running light system223 Replacing light bulbs ............ 428
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 330
Rear window ........................ 330
Windshield............................ 330
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 494
Digital Rearview Mirror .......... 161
Dimension ............................... 490
Dinghy towing ........................ 206
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 263
Energy monitor ..................... 119
Head-up display ................... 114
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..... 259
Multi-informatio n display 96, 106
RCTA .................................... 291
Warning message ................ 456
Distance until next engine oil change..................................... 89
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 387
Door courtesy lights .............. 343
Door lock Back door ............................. 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Smart key system................. 142
Wireless remote control ....... 125
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 130 Back door .............................131
Door glasses ........................173
Door lock ..............................131
Open door warning buzzer .128,
130
Outside rear view mirrors .....171
Rear door child-protectors ....130
Drive distance .........................101
Drive information ....................101
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory .......153
Memory recall function .........155
Driving Break-in tips .........................185
Correct driving posture ...........25
Driving mode select switch ...308
Hybrid vehicle dri ving tips .....318
Procedures ...........................184
Winter drive tips....................320
Driving information display .....97
Driving mode select switch ...308
Driving position memory .......153 Memory recall function .........155
Driving range ....................97, 109
Driving support system informa- tion display............ 100, 108, 111
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............263Warning message.................273
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)....................... 311
ECO Accelerator Guidance....99, 11 0
Eco drive mode .......................308
Eco score .......................... 99, 110
EDR (Event data recorder) .........7
E-Four ......................................312
Elapsed time ...........................101
Electric motor (t raction motor)69

552Alphabetical Index
Tilt and telescopic steering con-trol switch ........................... 159
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 410
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................................. 264
VSC OFF switch................... 312
Window lock switch .............. 175
Windshield defogger switch . 330
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................... 229, 232
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........................................... 330
T
Tachometer ......................... 87, 91
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............ 428
The Secondary Collision Brake ............................................... 312
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 78
Immobilizer system ................ 77
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 495
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 407
Warning light ........................ 449
Tire information ...................... 500 Glossary ............................... 504
Size ...................................... 502
Tire identification number ..... 501
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 503
Tire pressure display ............. 407
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 407
Initializing ............................. 409
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 409
Registering ID codes ............ 412
Warning light ........................ 449 Tires
Chains ..................................321
Checking ..............................404
If you have a flat tire .............461
Inflation pressure ..................415
Information ......... ..................500
Replacing .............................461
Rotating tires ........................407
Size ......................................495
Snow tires.............................320
Spare tire ..............................461
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................407
Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................407
Warning light.........................449
Tools ........................................462
Top tether strap ........................62
Total load capacit y .................490
To w i n g Dinghy towing .......................206
Emergency towing ................441
Trailer towing ...... ..................195
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + Automatic High Be am ...........226
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........263
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....253
PCS (Pre-Collisio n System) .242
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........275
TRAC (Traction Control) ........ 311
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
air vents ................................75
Location ..................................73
Specification .........................492
Warning message...................76
Traction Control (TRAC) ........ 311
Traction motor (electric motor)69
Trail Mode ................................309
Trailer Sway Control ............... 311
Trailer towing ..........................195