2007 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 339

'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608) You may hear a sound in the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system off. However, 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 transmission. 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 vehicle 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. 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 possible, 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. Otherwise, the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and/or wheels. CAUTION Never start the hybrid system from outside the vehicle, or an accident may occur. Be sure to sit in the driver 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 hybrid system 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 "READY" light changes to constant on. 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 transmission in "P". If necessary, block the wheels. 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 cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 325 2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)