2007 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 162

'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608) (d) Charging System Warning Light When there are problems in the charging system while the hybrid system is running, the warning light comes on. (f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position and goes off after the hybrid system starts. This means that the warning light system is operating properly. If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on while driving, first check the followings. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on. Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle's emission control system and OBD (On−Board Diagnostics) system before taking your vehicle for the inspection. For details, see "Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs" on page 374 in Section 6. (g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. NOTICE When the charging system warning light comes on while the hybrid system is running, malfunctions may have occurred. If the warning light comes on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. (e) Hybrid Battery Warning Light This light cases: comes on in the following D Empty fuel tank If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately. D Loose fuel tank cap If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely tighten it. These cases are temporary malfunctions. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips. If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not loose... a. The hybrid battery voltage drops because the transmission is left in the "N" position. If you put the transmission in the "P" position and the light goes off, the system is working properly. b. The hybrid battery is discharged. If the hybrid battery is discharged and the warning light comes on along with the "READY" light, stop your vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. D There is a problem somewhere in the hybrid system or warning light system itself. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. 148 2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)