Toyota 2009 Highlander User manual

MN 00505-QRG09-HL
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide

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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter 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.
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Socket
adapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack
Jack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
2009
Highlander
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick 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 Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your 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 your 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 Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
(1) (2) (3)
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock functions111
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 11
Door-Power back 12
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27
Lights1&turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-information display218
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlets-115V AC 17
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls 25
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Seatbelts 28
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 29
Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second row seat 14

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button1
Voice command button1
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display1
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger
seatbelt reminder lights
Power back door main switch1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Power back door button1
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped
2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without
navigation system
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped) Automatic Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with
navigation system

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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters/Automatic Transmission shift range
display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Driver seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Tail light indicator
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped) Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key
system
With Smart Key
system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
*Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Push Grasp
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
With power back
door
Without power
back door

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull Turn
Store
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Engage support rod
OVERVIEW

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
*The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+:Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“D”
Snow mode
Push
Steering lock release
Turn
Turn
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
Push Push
Turn
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icey road conditions.
“S”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Push
Push and hold
Instrument panel Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seat Power seat
Without third seat With third seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button Lock release button
(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the
seat to remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
From outside
Left side/center remote seat release
Right side remote seat release
(2) Fold down
From inside
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
(1) Pull up
(1)
(5)
(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second row seat
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)
Height Angle (if equipped)
Adjust frequency*
*Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.

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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns
on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
Turn
Power outlets-12V DC
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater)
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch Beside second row seat
Center console
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.
With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Multi-information display (if equipped)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Driving distance from engine start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rearview
monitor displays.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation (Driver’s window only) Push the switch completely
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop
window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’swindow
remains operable.
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone
and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone controls
Volume
Start call
End call
Voice command
button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Rear manual Air Conditioning (if equipped)
Front manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent
Temperature selector
Fan speed
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Temperature selector
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate.
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Front automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Windshield airflow/defogger
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear passengers.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all
passengers.
Temperature selector (rear passenger)
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
With rear Air Conditioning Without rear Air
Conditioning

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in 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.
Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped)
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
Turn
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.
Push
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
With multi-information display Press and hold “DISP” button. Select
“CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.
Without multi-information display With multi-information display
Cruise control
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
Driver’s seat
Front passenger’s seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Type 2 additional functions
Type 3 (with JBL speakers and Bluetooth
®
function)
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
View CD
text
Seek station/
CD track select
Station/CD
track scan
Mode
AM/Satellite Radio
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Load CD(s)
Type 1
Push to skip
up/down folder and
radio category type
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 and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Types 2 and 3 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.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push to
adjust tone
&balance
Mute
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Audio control A/C control
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF
.
v
v
Volume control
Temperature
selector
Auto A/C
ON
A/C OFF
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while
in AUX mode.
AUX audio jack
Without seat heater With seat heater

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
Remote control
DVD player
Headphone volume control and headphone jacks
DVD screen
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Front audio system
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
Wireless headphones
Cup holders
Front
Console box Rear
Side table
DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a low speed
without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button (system will
engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode). Pressing the button again
will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push
further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds
and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after
releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)
DAC indicator blinking = DAC not engaged
Slip indicator blinking, DAC indicator
solid = DAC engaged

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 seatbelts, 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
Seatbelts
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks 3 times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for
a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Note: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.

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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter 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.
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Socket
adapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack
Jack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
2009
Highlander
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick 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 Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your 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 your 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 Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
(1) (2) (3)
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

MN 00505-QRG09-HL
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide