Toyota Highlander 2008 User manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2008 Highlander Hybrid Quick Reference Guide
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
Clock 26
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 19
Door-Power back 19
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1& turn signals 16
Moonroof 22
Multi-information display218
Parking brake 12
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 12
Steering wheel switches 25
Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)27
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Door locks 28
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable 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 controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and
front fog light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and
front passenger seat belt reminder lights
Power back door main switch1
Power button
Cruise control
Steering wheel controls
Automatic Air Conditioning

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Windshield wiper de-ice switch1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without navigation
system
Manual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system

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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
“READY” indicator
Front fog light indicator
“ECON” indicator
“EV” indicator
Variable economy zone indicator

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power back door operation (if equipped)
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.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
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:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Front door unlock*
Grasp
Front door lock
* 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.
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Push
Glass hatch unlock
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
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.
Push*
Tu r n
Store
Engage support rod
* It may take up to 10 seconds after
pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
Pull
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