Toyota 2009 Highlander Hybrid User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information
Keys..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors............................ 74
Back door............................. 78
Glass hatch.......................... 84
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 86
Rear seats............................ 89
Head restraints..................... 98
Seat belts........................... 101
Steering wheel ................... 108
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror................................ 109
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 111
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof
Power windows .................. 113
Moon roof........................... 115
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 123
Alarm.................................. 127
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 130
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 131
SRS airbags ....................... 133
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 145
Child restraint systems ....... 151
Installing child restraints ..... 155
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 168
Power (ignition) switch........ 178
EV-Drive Mode................... 182
Transmission...................... 184
Turn signal lever................. 186
Parking brake ..................... 187
Horn.................................... 188
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 189
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 191
Multi-information display..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 205
Fog light switch................... 209
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 210
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 213
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
Hill-start assist control......... 224
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions ... 226
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Vehicle load limits............... 235
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
Dinghy towing ..................... 250
3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 254
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 260
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 269
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 272
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers......................... 275
Windshield wiper
de-icer.............................. 277
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 278
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without
navigation system)........... 279
Using the radio................... 282
Using the CD player........... 288
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 295
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 302
Using the AUX adapter....... 305
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 307
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3-3. Using the rear audio
system
Rear seat entertainment
system features................ 309
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)...................... 316
Using the DVD player
(video CD)........................ 324
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)........... 326
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)...................... 327
Using the video mode ........ 329
Changing the initial
setting .............................. 331
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 338
Using the hands-free phone
system.............................. 342
Making a phone call........... 350
Setting a cellular phone...... 354
Security and system
setup ................................ 359
Using the phone book........ 362
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 369
• Personal/interior light
main switch....................... 370
• Personal/interior lights...... 370
• Interior light....................... 371
3-6. Using the storage
features
List of storage features....... 372
• Glove box ......................... 373
• Console box ..................... 374
• Overhead console ............ 375
• Cup holders...................... 376
• Bottle holders ................... 380
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 381
• Side table ......................... 384
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 386
Vanity mirrors ..................... 387
Conversation mirror............ 388
Power outlet........................ 389
Seat heaters....................... 392
Armrests............................. 394
Floor mat ............................ 395
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 396
Garage door opener........... 402
Compass ............................ 407

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 412
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 415
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 418
General maintenance.......... 420
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 423
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 424
Hood ................................... 428
Positioning a floor jack........ 430
Engine compartment........... 432
Tires.................................... 447
Tire inflation pressure ......... 455
Wheels................................ 459
Air conditioning filter............ 461
Electronic key battery.......... 464
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 467
Light bulbs........................... 478
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 491
If you think something
is wrong............................ 497
Event data recorder............ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 500
If a warning message is
displayed.......................... 509
If you have a flat tire........... 510
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 522
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 524
If you lose your keys........... 525
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 526
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 528
If your vehicle overheats .... 532
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 536
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 538
Fuel information ................. 552
Tire information.................. 555
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 567
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 570
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 572
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 573
Abbreviation list......................... 576
Alphabetical index..................... 577
What to do if... ........................... 589
6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights
P. 205
Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights ∗
P. 209
Parking and side marker
lights
P. 205
Hood
P. 428
Windshield wipers
P. 210
Moon roof ∗
P. 115
Outsiderearview
mirrors
P. 111
Front turn signal lights
P. 186

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 447
P. 510
P. 547
P. 555
∗: If equipped
Back door
P. 78
Side doors
P. 74
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 205
Rear window wiper
P. 212
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 275
P. 84
License plate lights
P. 205
Rear turn signal lights
P. 186
Fuel filler door
P. 118

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SRS side airbags
P. 133
Console box
P. 374
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Cup holders
P. 376
Armrests
P. 394
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 133
Seat belts
P. 101
Front seats
P. 86
Bottle holders
P. 380
SRS driver airbag
P. 133
SRS driver knee air-
bag
P. 133
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 98
P. 113
P. 89
Pictorial index Interior