Toyota 2007 Highlander User manual

MN 00452-PRG07-HL
Printed in USA 07/06
2007 Pocket Reference Guide
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2007
Highlander
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should
review the Owner’sManual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed “ ” information
highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe operatin
instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Highlander iGuide
PC
WINDOWS 98
PENTIUM III 600MHZ
64MB OF RAM
800 X 600 MONITOR
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MACINTOSH
SYSTEM 9.X,
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POWERPC
64MB OF RAM
24-BIT COLOR
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This iGuide is designed to be played on
anycomputer—PC or Macintosh.
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for important rollover
information.
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INDEX
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16-17
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders 11
Clock 12
Cruise control 13
Cup holders 11
Door locks211
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)317
Lights2&turn signals 12
Moonroof 17
Parking brake 11
Power outlets 10
Rear seat entertainment system 15
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seat heaters 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt steering wheel 8
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer 13
Doors-Child safety locks 19
Seat belts 18
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 18
Spare tire & tools 19
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 18
1Programmable by customers. Refer to the the Owner’s Manual for
instructions and more information.
2Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
32
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
With automatic Air Conditioning
system
With navigation system
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”) switch1
Cruise control
Ignition switch
Tilt steering lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
115V Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Rear heater main switch1
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Power rear view mirror controls
1If equipped
2For vehicles equipped with Navigation system, refer to the Navigation
system Owner’s Manual
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Clock2
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger1and windshield
wiper de-icer1switch
Air Conditioning controls2and/or Navigation system2
Audio system2
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Snow mode button
Seat heater switches1
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
With manual Air Conditioning
system
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OVERVIEW
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in action, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not
pump the brake as this will result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
54
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning
Engine coolant temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument panel light control
Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007
Owner’
sManual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Automatic Transmission indicators
(5-speed)/(4-speed)
Overdrive “OFF” indicator
Snow mode indicator
Slip indicator
Traction Control “OFF” indicator
Cruise control indicator2
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Keyless entry (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Turn
Store
Pull up
Alarm operation
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for more details.
Push and hold
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Hood release
Pull Pull up latch and
raise hood
Engine maintenance
4cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’sManual
Supplement.”
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+-
Driver seat
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may
illuminate.
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not
opened within 30 seconds, all doors
will relock for safety.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
3
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
1The ignition switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Overdrive switch
5-speed models
Overdrive switch
5-speed models ··· “OFF”
“ON”
4-speed models ··· “OFF”
“ON”
During normal driving conditions, always drive with overdrive “ON;” this
allows the transmission to shift automatically, increasing fuel economy. If
the “O/D OFF” indicator light on the instrument cluster is illuminated,
overdrive is “OFF.”
:Fourth gear
: Fifth gear
: Third gear
: Fourth gear
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat
Position
Cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position and height
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Second row seats
With third seat
Position
Seatback angle
Third row seats (if equipped)
Without third seat
From front From rear
Seat adjustments-Rear
4-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Second gear
First gear
Overdrive switch
Tilt steering wheel
Note: Do not attempt to
adjust while the
vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Hold wheel, push lever down,
set angle, then return lever.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front seat
Cup holders
Second row seat
1110
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Bottle holders
Lock release button Lock release button
Angle
(if equipped)
Lock release button
Height
Second row seats
Front seats Third row seats
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat Right front seat
Third row seat
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
115V AC (if equipped)
12V DC
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.
Front Rear
Power outlets
ON/OFF switch
Key must be in the “ON” position to be used.
Rear console
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Lights & turn signals
12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield wiper & washer
Front Rear
Headlights
Turn signals
AUTO*
Parking lights
High beam flasher
*If equipped
High beam
Low beam
Headlights
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns off the lights when
the driver’s door is opened and the ignition is in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on the
headlights at a reduced intensity.
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Right turn
Left turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Front fog lights come on only
when the headlights are on low beam.
Interval
wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Adjust interval Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Window
lock switch
Driver side
Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
mid-way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Up
Down Up
Down
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
System
ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
View CD information
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to adjust
tone & balance
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD track
scan
Mode
Load CD(s)
Type 2 additional functions
Eject cassette tape
Traffic
information
View genre with
RDS system
View radio and
CD information
Preset buttons - functions in CD/cassette
modes indicated above number.
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
CD PLAYER
To fast forward Push “ .”
To rewind Push “ .”
To change direction Push “ .”
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM, Type 2 only)
-Push TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current program genre. Push again within
6 seconds to select new genre.
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre programs.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted from radio stations.
>
>
“- +”
Volume control
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In tape mode Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track;
push and hold to fast forward or reverse.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio “ON” and select an audio mode. Push and hold to
turn the audio system “OFF.”
>
>
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Type 1
Headphone volume control
Headphone jacks
DVD player
DVD screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
Power outlet
Power outlet ON/OFF
switch
Front audio system
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Front manual Air Conditioning
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Air flow vent
Temperature
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate.
Fan speed
Front automatic Air Conditioning
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air flow vent “MODE”
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Climate control OFF
Windshield air flow
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will
adjust automatically.
Temperature
Rear (if equipped)
On/Off switch
Fan speed
Rear heater vents
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®*can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com
*HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)
Open
Close
Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
Close
Tilt
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1918
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-
extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is
used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of any one of the tires is
critically reduced while the vehicle is moving. System must be reset after
adjusting tire inflation or replacing/rotating tires or wheels. If indicator
stays on or continues to blink after efforts to reset, have it checked at
your Toyota dealer.
Squeeze lock
release to lower
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Doors-Child safety locks
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by
turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow
the door to be opened only from the
outside.
Spare tire & tools
Spare tire
Front towing eyelet
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Adapter socket
Jack
Rear door
Push and hold
to reset
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2007
Highlander
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should
review the Owner’sManual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed “ ” information
highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe operatin
instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Highlander iGuide
PC
WINDOWS 98
PENTIUM III 600MHZ
64MB OF RAM
800 X 600 MONITOR
16-BIT COLOR
CD-ROM DRIVE
MACINTOSH
SYSTEM 9.X,
OS X 10.2
POWERPC
64MB OF RAM
24-BIT COLOR
CD-ROM DRIVE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This iGuide is designed to be played on
anycomputer—PC or Macintosh.
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for important rollover
information.
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