Overhaul; Recovering/Recycling Of Nimh Hv Battery Pack - Toyota Highlander 2008 Emergency Response Manual

Emergency Response (Continued)

Overhaul

During overhaul, immobilize and disable the vehicle if not already done.
Refer to illustrations on page 19, 20, 21 and 22. The HV battery cover should
never be breached or removed under any circumstances including fire. Doing
so may result in severe electrical burns, shock, or electrocution.

Immobilize Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to park (P).

Disable Vehicle
Performing either of the following two procedures will shut the
vehicle off and disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel
pump.
Procedure #1
Smart Key System:
(Standard on 2008 - 2010 Models & Optional on 2011
Model)
1. Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument
cluster.
2. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and
operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button
once.
3. The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights and
the READY indicator are not illuminated. Do not push the
power button because the vehicle may start.
4. If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5
meters) away from the vehicle.
If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary
5.
battery to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle.
Auxiliary battery location:

Engine compartment (2008 - 2010 Models)

Cargo area (2011 Model)
Mechanical Ignition Key System:
(Standard on 2011 Model)
1. Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument
cluster.
2. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and
operational. Shut off the vehicle by turning the ignition key off,
removing the ignition key and placing it on the dash.
Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery in the cargo area to
3.
prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle.
Procedure #2
(Alternate if power button or ignition key is
inaccessible)
1. Remove the fuse box cover.
2. Remove the appropriate fuse in the engine compartment fuse box
as illustrated on page 22.

30A green IGCT fuse (2008 - 2010 Models)

30A green IG2 fuse (2011 Model)
If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse
box.
3. Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery.
Auxiliary battery location:

Engine compartment (2008 - 2010 Models)

Cargo area (2011 Model)

Recovering/Recycling of NiMH HV Battery Pack

Clean up of the HV battery pack can be accomplished by the vehicle recovery
crew without further concern of runoff or spillage. For information regarding
recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Toyota dealer, or:
United States: (800) 331-4331,
Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 or (888) 869-6828
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