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Table of Contents

Page

About

the

Highlander

Hybrid

Highlander

Hybrid

Identification

Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions

Smart Key System (Optional Equipment)

Hybrid

Synergy

Drive

Operation

Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack

Low

Voltage

Battery

High

Voltage

Safety

SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

Emergency

Response

Extrication

Fire

Overhaul

Recovering/Recycling of NiMH HV Battery Pack

Spills

First

Aid

Submersion

Roadside Assistance

Summary of Contents for Highlander 2008

Page 1: ... Generation Revised Includes 2011 Model Updates 2010 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation 08 Highlander ERG REV B 12 26 12 ...

Page 2: ...and mechanical ignition key systems available A boost converter in the inverter converter that boosts to 650 Volts the available voltage to the electric motors A high voltage Hybrid Vehicle HV battery pack rated at 288 Volts High voltage motor driven Air Conditioning A C compressor rated at 288 Volts A body electrical system rated at 12 Volts negative chassis ground Standard four wheel drive intel...

Page 3: ...rt Key System Optional Equipment 9 Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation 13 Hybrid Vehicle HV Battery Pack 14 Low Voltage Battery 15 High Voltage Safety 16 SRS Airbags Seat Belt Pretensioners 17 Emergency Response 19 Extrication 19 Fire 27 Overhaul 28 Recovering Recycling of NiMH HV Battery Pack 28 Spills 29 First Aid 29 Submersion 30 Roadside Assistance 31 ...

Page 4: ...echarged from an external electric power source Depending on the driving conditions one or both sources are used to power the vehicle The following illustration demonstrates how the Highlander hybrid operates in various driving modes During light acceleration at low speeds the vehicle is powered by the electric motors The gasoline engine is shut off During normal driving the vehicle is powered mai...

Page 5: ...ment illustrations are provided to assist in identification The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number VIN is provided in the front windshield cowl and driver door pillar Example VIN JTEEW41AF82020211 2008 2010 Models JTEBC3EHF82020211 2011 Model JTEBD3EHF82020211 2011 Model A Highlander hybrid is identified by the first 6 alphanumeric characters JTEEW4 JTEBC3 or JTEBD3 Driver Sid...

Page 6: ...ller door located on the driver side rear quarter panel A radiator grill that is unique to the hybrid model 2008 2010 Exterior Driver Side View 2008 2010 Exterior Front View 2008 2010 Exterior Rear View 2008 2010 Exterior Rear and Driver Side View 2011 Exterior Driver Side View 2011 Exterior Front View 2011 Exterior Rear View 2011 Exterior Rear and Driver Side View ...

Page 7: ...peedometer fuel gauge warning lights located in the dash behind the steering wheel is different than the one on the conventional non hybrid Highlander In place of a tachometer a power meter showing kW output is used NOTE If the vehicle is shut off the instrument cluster gauges will be blacked out not illuminated Interior View of Front Door Sill Scuff Plate Instrument Cluster View ...

Page 8: ...ine 2008 2010 Models 3 5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine 2011 Model High voltage inverter converter assembly with logo on the cover 2008 2010 Models 3 5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine with logo on the cover 2011 Model Engine Compartment View 2008 2010 Models Engine Compartment View 2011 Model ...

Page 9: ...rator Inverter Converter Engine Compartment Boosts and inverts the high voltage electricity from the HV battery pack to 3 phase AC electricity that drives the electric motors The inverter converter also converts AC electricity from the electric generator and electric motors regenerative braking to DC that recharges the HV battery pack Gasoline Engine Engine Compartment Provides two functions 1 Pow...

Page 10: ...iage and Center The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel line to the engine The fuel line is routed under the center of vehicle Rear Electric Motor Rear Sub Frame 3 phase high voltage AC permanent magnet electric motor contained in the rear transaxle It is used to power the rear wheels Components Top View and High Voltage Power Cables Fuel Tank and Fuel Line 2008 2010 Models Fuel Tank and Fuel L...

Page 11: ...tinuously variable transaxle HV Battery 288 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight 4 641 lbs 2 105 kg 2008 2010 Models 4 762 lbs 2 160 kg 2011 Model Fuel Tank 17 2 gals 65 0 liters Fuel Economy Ratings 27 25 City Hwy miles gal 2008 2010 Models 28 28 City Hwy miles gal 2011 Model 8 6 9 4 City Hwy liters 100 km 2008 2010 Models 6 6 7 3 City Hwy liters 100 km 2011 Model Frame Material Steel Unibody Bod...

Page 12: ...rs Door Lock Unlock There are several methods available to lock unlock the doors Pushing the smart key lock unlock buttons will lock unlock all doors including the back door Touching the sensor on the backside of the driver door exterior handle with the smart key in proximity to the vehicle unlocks the driver door Touching the sensor on the backside of the passenger door exterior handle with the s...

Page 13: ...lose Various methods are available to open close the optional power back door Pushing and holding on the wireless smart key will open close the optional power back door Pushing the power back door switch on the instrument panel will open close the power back door Pushing the power back door closer switch see illustration located on the bottom of the door will close the power door NOTE If the power...

Page 14: ...s 1 When the vehicle is unlocked pushing the glass hatch opener button see illustration on the back door will open the glass hatch 2 When the vehicle is locked with the smart key in proximity to the back door pushing the glass hatch opener button once will unlock and open the glass hatch Glass Hatch Opener Button Glass Hatch Opener Button ...

Page 15: ...g method to start the vehicle 1 Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button 2 Within the 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds push the power button with the brake pedal depressed the READY light will illuminate Once the vehicle has started and is on and operational READY ON the vehicle is shut off by bringing the vehicle to a complete stop placing the gearshift lever in park P a...

Page 16: ... Always look for the READY indicator status The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off The vehicle may be powered by 1 The electric motors only 2 The gasoline engine only 3 A combination of both the electric motors and the gasoline engine The vehicle computer determines the mode in which the vehicle operates in order to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions Two new features on the...

Page 17: ... and sodium hydroxide The electrolyte is absorbed into the battery cell plates and will not normally leak even in a collision In the unlikely event that the battery pack is overcharged the modules vent gases directly outside the vehicle through a vent hose HV Battery Pack Battery pack voltage 288 V Number of NiMH battery modules in the pack 30 NiMH battery module voltage 9 6 V NiMH battery module ...

Page 18: ...of the vehicle For 2008 2010 models the auxiliary battery is located in the engine compartment For the 2011 model the auxiliary battery is located in the cargo area It is concealed by a battery cover on the driver side of the vehicle NOTE An under hood label shows the location of the HV battery traction battery and 12 Volt auxiliary battery 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery Mounted in Engine Compartment 2...

Page 19: ... To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock avoid touching cutting or breaching any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component Both positive and negative power cables are insulated from the metal body High voltage electricity flows through these cables and not through the metal vehicle body The metal vehicle body is safe to touch because it is insulated f...

Page 20: ...ronic side impact sensors 2 are mounted near the base of the C pillars Front seat side airbags are mounted in the seatbacks Side curtain airbags are mounted along the outer edge inside the roof rails A front knee airbag is mounted on the driver side lower portion of the dash Front door electronic side impact sensors 2 are mounted inside the base of the front doors 2011 Model Active mechanical non ...

Page 21: ...m that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag seatback mounted side airbag and seat belt pretensioner If the passenger occupant classification system prohibits deployment during an SRS event the passenger SRS will not re arm nor deploy Beginning with the 2011 model an electronic side impact sensor installed in each front door has been added to the SRS airbag system to ai...

Page 22: ...or status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off Failure to shut off the vehicle before emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from the unintentional deployment of the SRS or severe burns and electric shock from the high voltage electrical system Extrication Immobilize Vehicle Chock wheels a...

Page 23: ...dicator are not illuminated Do not push the power button because the vehicle may start 4 If the smart key is easily accessible keep it at least 16 feet 5 meters away from the vehicle 5 If the smart key cannot be found disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle Auxiliary battery location Engine compartment 2008 2010 Models Cargo area 2011 Model Shut Off...

Page 24: ... indicator is illuminated the vehicle is on and operational Shut off the vehicle by turning the ignition key off removing the ignition key and placing it on the dash 3 Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery in the cargo area to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle Turn Ignition Key Off Back Door Opener Switch 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery in Cargo Area 2011 Model Back Door Opener Switch ...

Page 25: ... on page 32 Once the 12 Volt auxiliary battery is disconnected power controls will not operate WARNING The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 10 minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock avoid touching cutting or breaching any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component The SRS may remain pow...

Page 26: ...s need to be cautious when working in close proximity to undeployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners Front dual stage airbags automatically ignite both stages within a fraction of a second Door Removal Displacement Doors can be removed by conventional rescue tools such as hand electric and hydraulic tools In certain situations it may be easier to pry back the vehicle body to expose and unbolt t...

Page 27: ...in airbags may be identified as illustrated on this page additional component details on page 17 Dash Displacement The Highlander hybrid is equipped with side curtain airbags When undeployed total roof removal is not recommended to avoid breaching the side curtain airbags inflators and wiring harness As an alternative dash displacement may be performed by using a Modified Dash Roll Side Curtain an...

Page 28: ...NOTE The Highlander hybrid is equipped with an optional power driver seat leg support adjustment The length of the cushion pad can be adjusted by raising or lowering the front portion of the driver seat cushion in the event of a dashboard entrapment The control switch for the optional leg support adjustment is located to the far left on the power seat panel Tilt and Telescoping Adjustment Lever Fr...

Page 29: ...moved using the same process as described above for the front headrests 2008 2010 Models The headrests for the outer second row seats can be removed by squeezing the headrest lock button and pulling the headrest up and out 2011 Model The headrest for the second row center seat can be removed in a conventional manner by squeezing the lock button and lifting the headrest up and out All Models The fo...

Page 30: ...hock never breach or remove the high voltage battery pack cover under any circumstance including fire When allowed to burn themselves out the Highlander hybrid NiMH battery modules burn rapidly and can quickly be reduced to ashes except for the metal Offensive Fire Attack Normally flooding an NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts of water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV batt...

Page 31: ...e 12 Volt auxiliary battery to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle Auxiliary battery location Engine compartment 2008 2010 Models Cargo area 2011 Model Mechanical Ignition Key System Standard on 2011 Model 1 Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster 2 If the READY indicator is illuminated the vehicle is on and operational Shut off the vehicle by turning the ignit...

Page 32: ...uitable for alkaline Rubber boots Neutralize NiMH Electrolyte Use a boric acid solution or vinegar Boric acid solution 800 grams boric acid to 20 liters water or 5 5 ounces boric acid to 1 gallon of water First Aid Emergency responders may not be familiar with a NiMH electrolyte exposure when rendering aid to a patient Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except in a catastrophic crash or throu...

Page 33: ...nders can access the patient and perform normal extrication procedures High voltage orange color coded power cables and high voltage components should never be touched cut or breached Vehicle Recovery If a hybrid vehicle is fully or partially submerged in water emergency responders may not be able to determine if the vehicle has been automatically disabled The Highlander hybrid may be handled by f...

Page 34: ...ponents The vehicle may be shifted out of park P into neutral N by turning the ignition on depressing the brake then moving the gated shift lever to neutral N If the shift lever cannot be moved out of park P a shift lock release button is provided under the cover near the shift lever as shown in the illustration If a tow truck is not available in an emergency the vehicle may be temporarily towed u...

Page 35: ...cated inside the cargo area WARNING The Highlander hybrid has a fuel vapor containment system that results in the tank pressure being higher than that of a conventional vehicle If the fuel filler cap is removed after using the manual fuel door release the vehicle will not automatically reduce the fuel tank pressure Opening the fuel cap in this state will allow pressurized fuel vapors to escape and...

Page 36: ...cargo cover and the spare tire is located under the vehicle as illustrated The spare tire can be lowered using the 5 sided adapter socket on the tire carrier bolt Jack and Tools in the Cargo Area and Spare Tire under the Vehicle Spare Tire Removal Using the Adaptor Adaptor Socket Tire Carrier Bolt ...

Page 37: ...er cable to the positive terminal Connect the negative jumper cable to a solid ground Place the smart key in proximity to the interior of the vehicle depress the brake pedal and push the power button with smart key or turn the ignition key to START with mechanical ignition key NOTE If the vehicle does not recognize the smart key after connecting the booster battery to the vehicle open and close th...

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