Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the first mid-sized hybrid SUV ever sold in the North American market. Though the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, it is not well suited for harsh road or weather conditions. It usually operates in front-drive mode, and is configured much differently than the all-wheel-drive version of the non-hybrid Highlander, which favors more power to the rear wheels.
The hybrid model has about one inch less ground clearance than the standard all-wheel drive Highlander SUV, making entry and exit more like a minivan. The Highlander Hybrid is available in both base and Limited trim levels. Base models come well equipped with seven-passenger seating, air-conditioning with rear climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and eight-way power driver’s seat. The Limited model adds leather interior with a 10-way power driver’s seat and four-way power front passenger seat that are both heated, power moonroof and three-zone climate control.
Below, you can download Toyota Highlander Hybrid Vehicle Dismantling Manual.pdf for free. This dismantling manual was made in order to give a manual guide to dismantlers about how to do safe handling of the Toyota Highlander gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. Highlander dismantling procedures are the same with many other Toyota vehicles, except for the high voltage electrical system. Recognizing and understanding the high voltage electrical system features and specifications of the Toyota Highlander is very important because the dismantlers are not quite familiar with this one.
All other conventional automotive electrical devices such as the headlights, radio, and gauges are powered from a separate 12-Volt battery. The high voltage electricity powers an electric motor, generator, power steering, electric inverter compressor (for air conditioner) and inverter. Numerous safeguards have been designed into the Highlander to help ensure the high voltage, approximately 288-Volt, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack is kept safe and secure in an accident.
