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... reminder light 6. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Cruise control switch 15. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de−icer switch 7. Air conditioning controls 8. Tilt steering lock release lever 17. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 4 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Emergency flasher...
... reminder light 6. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Cruise control switch 15. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de−icer switch 7. Air conditioning controls 8. Tilt steering lock release lever 17. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 4 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Emergency flasher...
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Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. Cigarette lighter 13. Cruise control switch 15. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 6 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Seat heater switches 12. Clock 5. Audio system 9. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Rear window and outside...Wiper and washer switches 3. Air conditioning controls and multi −information display 7. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Ignition switch 16. Tilt steering lock release lever 17.
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light 6. Cigarette lighter 13. Cruise control switch 15. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 6 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Seat heater switches 12. Clock 5. Audio system 9. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Rear window and outside...Wiper and washer switches 3. Air conditioning controls and multi −information display 7. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 10. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Ignition switch 16. Tilt steering lock release lever 17.
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... 11. Wiper and washer switches 3. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Clock (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual".) 5. Navigation system including air conditioning controls (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual".) 7. Ignition switch 16. Tilt steering lock release lever 8 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Headlight, turn signal and...
... 11. Wiper and washer switches 3. "TRAC OFF" switch (two−wheel drive models) 14. Clock (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual".) 5. Navigation system including air conditioning controls (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual".) 7. Ignition switch 16. Tilt steering lock release lever 8 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Headlight, turn signal and...
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...;wheel drive models) SRS warning light∗1 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1 Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1 Low tire pressure warning light∗1 or Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low windshield light∗1 washer fluid level warning 11 2005 HIGHLANDER...
...;wheel drive models) SRS warning light∗1 Front passenger's seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1 Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1 Low tire pressure warning light∗1 or Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low windshield light∗1 washer fluid level warning 11 2005 HIGHLANDER...
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... while driving. 141 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) If the light flashes, the SRS side airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag system have a problem. NOTICE Continued driving with any door open, a buzzer sounds. (j) Automatic Transmission Temperature Warning (four −wheel drive models)...malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. This means the systems of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system or traction control system. ...
... while driving. 141 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) If the light flashes, the SRS side airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag system have a problem. NOTICE Continued driving with any door open, a buzzer sounds. (j) Automatic Transmission Temperature Warning (four −wheel drive models)...malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. This means the systems of the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system or traction control system. ...
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...come on when the ignition key is turned to remove the key when you replace the engine oil at your Toyota dealer. For details, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 399 in Section 7−3.) (o) Engine Oil Replacement...is flashing, we recommend that the tire inflation pressure is critically low. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Two−wheel drive models only-The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on when the "VSC" warning light comes on even ... the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 142 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) The light will remain on thereafter.
...come on when the ignition key is turned to remove the key when you replace the engine oil at your Toyota dealer. For details, see "Adding washer fluid" on page 399 in Section 7−3.) (o) Engine Oil Replacement...is flashing, we recommend that the tire inflation pressure is critically low. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Two−wheel drive models only-The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on when the "VSC" warning light comes on even ... the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 142 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) The light will remain on thereafter.
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... braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this Section. (c) Normal driving 1. Two−wheel drive models ...103 km/h (63 mph) Four −wheel drive models ...93 km/h (57 mph) 148 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) When the cruise control... to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on . Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. D Shift into the overdrive gear even with overdrive on) by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will not...
... braking To use engine braking, you downshift the transmission by pushing this Section. (c) Normal driving 1. Two−wheel drive models ...103 km/h (63 mph) Four −wheel drive models ...93 km/h (57 mph) 148 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) When the cruise control... to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on . Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. D Shift into the overdrive gear even with overdrive on) by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking will not...
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... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) D Shift into the red zone. Two−wheel drive models ...45 km/h (28 mph) Four −wheel drive models ...46 km/h (28 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you can start in the "2" or "L" ... Be careful not to apply the parking brake securely. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down , shift the selector lever to spin or skid. 149 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) With the brake pedal pressed down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to over −rev the engine...
... vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) D Shift into the red zone. Two−wheel drive models ...45 km/h (28 mph) Four −wheel drive models ...46 km/h (28 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you can start in the "2" or "L" ... Be careful not to apply the parking brake securely. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down , shift the selector lever to spin or skid. 149 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) With the brake pedal pressed down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to over −rev the engine...
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... control. When the traction control system is in your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on slippery road surfaces. D ...: D The system controls the spinning of the brakes. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may hear a sound in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 156 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) You may cause the vehicle...
... control. When the traction control system is in your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on slippery road surfaces. D ...: D The system controls the spinning of the brakes. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may hear a sound in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 156 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) You may cause the vehicle...
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...conditions. You may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Traction control system (four −wheel drive models) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of the vehicle and power against... turns on even if the "TRAC OFF" switch is in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 158 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) In situations where the road surface is covered with snow tires or tire chains. This means that...
...conditions. You may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Traction control system (four −wheel drive models) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of the vehicle and power against... turns on even if the "TRAC OFF" switch is in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 158 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) In situations where the road surface is covered with snow tires or tire chains. This means that...
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... "ON". This system is not designed to inform you that there is turned to "ON" and will not function properly. Two−wheel drive models only-The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on to operate when the vehicle is stopped. "VSC" warning light This light...the vehicle is moving. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Tire pressure warning system In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The tire pressure warning system is designed to continue your driving. 161 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) D The warning light remains on after the ignition key is a ...
... "ON". This system is not designed to inform you that there is turned to "ON" and will not function properly. Two−wheel drive models only-The "TRAC OFF" indicator light will come on to operate when the vehicle is stopped. "VSC" warning light This light...the vehicle is moving. '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Tire pressure warning system In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The tire pressure warning system is designed to continue your driving. 161 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) D The warning light remains on after the ignition key is a ...
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... leakage. If the pressure is necessary after changing wheels as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 2005 HIGHLANDER from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system (two−wheel drive models)" on page 156 in Section 8 with it... forward and backward. Two−wheel drive models- Do not forget to remove the vehicle from ...
... leakage. If the pressure is necessary after changing wheels as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 2005 HIGHLANDER from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system (two−wheel drive models)" on page 156 in Section 8 with it... forward and backward. Two−wheel drive models- Do not forget to remove the vehicle from ...
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z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to be towed- z If your vehicle, observe ... ways such as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear Two−wheel drive models Four−wheel drive models 349 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) If your vehicle needs to...
z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to be towed- z If your vehicle, observe ... ways such as towing. (b) Using flat bed truck (b) Using flat bed truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck- -From front -From rear -From rear Two−wheel drive models Four−wheel drive models 349 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) If your vehicle needs to...
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...(L/O 0409) If towing is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the front wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to have your vehicle, make a mistake...From rear- Only when you to the transmission. 350 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Two−wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front-Release the parking brake. (b) Using flat bed truck Four −wheel drive models- (a) Towing with them, have it done by ...
...(L/O 0409) If towing is necessary, we recommend you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the front wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to have your vehicle, make a mistake...From rear- Only when you to the transmission. 350 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Two−wheel drive models- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck From front-Release the parking brake. (b) Using flat bed truck Four −wheel drive models- (a) Towing with them, have it done by ...
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... cause engine damage, loss of the specified type. NOTICE z Remember that you spill some of the coolant, be damaged. z Add only "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate... fluid and power steering fluid, or the transmission and power steering could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Front Rear (two−wheel drive models) 376 2005 HIGHLANDER from damaging the parts or paint. Be careful of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and ...
... cause engine damage, loss of the specified type. NOTICE z Remember that you spill some of the coolant, be damaged. z Add only "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate... fluid and power steering fluid, or the transmission and power steering could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Front Rear (two−wheel drive models) 376 2005 HIGHLANDER from damaging the parts or paint. Be careful of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and ...
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... on a level firm ground, firmly set the jack properly Rear (four −wheel drive models) When jacking up point if necessary. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is low): CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe ... water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45% deionized water (for details about engine oil selection. D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 380 in the vehicle. D When raising the vehicle, do −it ..., or your tools must be damaged. 377 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Remember all Toyota parts are designed in the jack point.
... on a level firm ground, firmly set the jack properly Rear (four −wheel drive models) When jacking up point if necessary. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is low): CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe ... water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45% deionized water (for details about engine oil selection. D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See page 380 in the vehicle. D When raising the vehicle, do −it ..., or your tools must be damaged. 377 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Remember all Toyota parts are designed in the jack point.
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... or bias −ply tires on four −wheel drive models, all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be balanced. Toyota recommends all the tires must be balanced occasionally. An unbalanced wheel may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control...the replaced tire is greater than the manufacturer's recommended size, as this may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Wheels can get out of balance with a new one. 389 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire, ...
... or bias −ply tires on four −wheel drive models, all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be balanced. Toyota recommends all the tires must be balanced occasionally. An unbalanced wheel may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control...the replaced tire is greater than the manufacturer's recommended size, as this may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Wheels can get out of balance with a new one. 389 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) '05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire, ...
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... If you have the same tread patterns. Also, on four −wheel drive models, all the tires must be the same brand and have a flat...pressure warning system" on snow or ice. See "If you need snow tires, select tires of control. 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR Snow...size, as the originally installed tires. Initial adjustment of −balance wheels, or severe braking. To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that you have rotated your tires according to the maintenance schedule...
... If you have the same tread patterns. Also, on four −wheel drive models, all the tires must be the same brand and have a flat...pressure warning system" on snow or ice. See "If you need snow tires, select tires of control. 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES OR Snow...size, as the originally installed tires. Initial adjustment of −balance wheels, or severe braking. To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that you have rotated your tires according to the maintenance schedule...
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... covers before installing chains. 391 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) If wheel covers are used , the chains could cause loss of vehicle control. SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should store them in the same direction when replacing. Use the following type chains. CAUTION D Do not drive with any type of correct size...
... covers before installing chains. 391 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) If wheel covers are used , the chains could cause loss of vehicle control. SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should store them in the same direction when replacing. Use the following type chains. CAUTION D Do not drive with any type of correct size...
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... drive carefully. D Four−wheel drive models: Do not use an inner tube in death or serious injuries. Slow down before entering curves to ensure that the wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. wheels of different and types, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of 392 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) A wheel...
... drive carefully. D Four−wheel drive models: Do not use an inner tube in death or serious injuries. Slow down before entering curves to ensure that the wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. wheels of different and types, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of 392 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U) A wheel...
