2007 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 58

'07 HIGHLANDER HV_U (L/O 0608) -If the fuel filler door opener is not actuated If you leave the fuel filler door open and start the hybrid system, a message "CLOSE FUEL LID" will appear. Make sure the fuel filler door is closed. 1. Open the left side auxiliary box in the luggage compartment. 2. Pull the manual lock release tab. The fuel filler door will open. 3. Turn the cap slowly counterclockwise. You may hear a slight swoosh when you remove the cap. CAUTION D Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure. CAUTION When opening the cap, do not remove it quickly. The fuel may spray out of the filler opening if the cap is suddenly removed. NOTICE Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If more than 30 minutes passes, the internal valve closes. In this condition, fuel may spill out if you continue to refuel the vehicle. About 5 seconds after the valve is closed, a message "CLOSE FUEL LID" will appear on the display. To refuel the vehicle again, tighten the fuel tank cap and close the fuel filler door, and then push the fuel filler door opener switch again. If the opener is not actuated, contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. If you must refuel your vehicle, you can open the fuel filler door manually as instructed below. The system to lower internal pressure in the fuel tank may not be functioning so you must turn the cap slowly with releasing the pressure. In addition, fuel may spill out during refueling. Fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly. 44 2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)