Tips For Driving In Various Conditions - Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual

You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is de-
pressed with the hybrid system off. How-
ever, this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the hybrid battery under the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling, you
may hear a sound coming from the trans-
mission. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When applying brakes, you may hear a
sound coming from the regenerative
brakes. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the gasoline engine is started or
stopped with the hybrid system on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
If there is a problem somewhere in the
hybrid system, "CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM"
warning message will appear on the multi−
information display. Have your
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
If the hybrid system will not start...
See "If your vehicle will not start" on page
338 in Section 4.
CAUTION
Never start the hybrid system from
outside the vehicle, or an accident
may occur. Be sure to sit in the driv-
er seat, then start the system.
NOTICE
z If any service reminder indicator
light comes on or warning message
appears on the multi−information
display (see page 144 and page 155
for details) or the 12 volt battery is
disconnected, the
may not start. In that case, turn the
ignition on again. If the "READY"
light does not come on, contact
your Toyota dealer.
z When you start the hybrid system
at a lower outside temperature, it
may take longer before the blinking
vehicle
"READY" light changes to constant
on.
'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608)
Tips for driving in various
conditions
D
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
D
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
D
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in "P". If necessary, block the
wheels.
hybrid system D
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)
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