2007 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 444

'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608) Leak detection pump This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is done approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off. So you may hear sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It does not indicate a malfunction. Scrapping of your Toyota CAUTION In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, make sure to contact your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. The traction batteries must be disposed of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the traction batteries are not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can result a death or serious injury. The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle. Hybrid battery The hybrid battery has a limited service life. Call your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop for information about recycling or disposal of the battery. x 2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)