2007 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 161

'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608) In the following case, drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer. D You may hear a motor sound in the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off. (c) Front Passenger's Seat Reminder Light and Buzzer Belt D The yellow warning light comes on while driving. Any of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: D The brake pedal stroke may be short when you turn the ignition key to the "START" position with the brake pedal depressed. (b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer The light and buzzer act as a reminder to buckle up the driver's seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, the buzzer sounds for about 6 seconds and the reminder light flashes if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light continues flashing. If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h (9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. Even if the vehicle speed drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the buzzer will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer, fasten the seat belt. The light and buzzer act as a reminder to have the front passenger buckle up the seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light continues flashing. If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h (9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds. Even if the vehicle speed drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the buzzer will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer, fasten the seat belt. If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built −in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound. D The red and yellow warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds after the hybrid system is started. It is normal if it turns off after a while. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red and yellow warning lights. It is normal if the light turns off after a few seconds. D You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the hybrid system is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction. 147 2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)