Toyota Highlander guide User manual

MN 00452-PRG06-HL
Printed in USA 07/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331
www.toyotaownersonline.com
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2006
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
operating 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.
Spare tire & tools
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Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Spare tire
Front towing eyelet
Jack handle
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 jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for important rollover information.
Doors-Child safety locks
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Wheel nut wrench
Adapter socket
Jack
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INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 16-17
Audio 14-15
Automatic transmission 8
Bottle holder 11
Clock 18
Cruise control 18
Cup holders 11
Door locks211
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)319
Light control-Instrument panel 11
Lights2&turn signals 12
Moonroof 18
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 19
Rear seat entertainment system 16
Seat adjustments-Front 9
Seat adjustments-Rear 9
Seat heaters 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt steering wheel 10
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System 20
1Programmable by customer. Refer the the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
2Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and
other customizable options.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
-Manual air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
With navigation system
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”) switch1
Cruise control lever
Ignition
Tilt steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
115V Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Rear heater main switch
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer
indicator light1
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’s seat belt reminder light
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1
and windshield wiper de-icer1switch
Air conditioning controls2and/or Navigation system2
Audio2
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
Snow mode button
Seat heater switches1
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Manual air conditioning system
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OVERVIEW
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’sManual.
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
Instrument cluster
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
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.
Driver’s seat belt reminder1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder1
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Indicator symbols
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
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 Hood release
Turn Store
Pull up
NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull Pull up to
release,
then raise
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Alarm operation
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF” by
customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Engine maintenance
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.”
4cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
3
Third gear
2
Second gear
L
First gear
1The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed.
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Overdrive switch
5-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
2
Second gear
L
First gear Overdrive switch
4-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.”
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual Seat Power Seat
Position
Cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position/cushion angle/height selector
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Second row seats
with third seat
Position
Seatback angle
Seat adjustments-Rear
Third row seats (if equipped)
without third seat
From front From rear
:Fourth gear
: Fifth gear
: Third gear
: Fourth gear
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
Bottle holders
Lock release button Lock release
button
Tilt steering wheel
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release lever
Angle
Seats-Head restraints
Angle (If equipped)
Lock release button
Height
Second row seats
Front seats
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Left front seat Right front seat
Third row seats
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
Cup holders
Second row seat
Front seat
Third row seat
+-
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
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Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Adjust interval
Windows
Window
lock switch
Driver side
Automatic operation (Driver side window) 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.
Up
Down Up
Down
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
AUTO*
Parking lights
High beam flasher
*If equipped
High beams
Low beams
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 turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Right turn
Left turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
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CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
CD PLAYER
To fast forward Push “ .”
To rewind Push “ .”
To change a direction Push “ .”
To scan tracks on a disc Push either side of “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
-Toload multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open for next disc.
Audio
View CD
information
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Seek
station/
CD track
select Station or
CD track
scan
Mode
Load CD(s)
Type 2 functions include:
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 on display.
Station or
CD track
scan
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
RADIO
“SCAN” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push
again to hold selection.
Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press
a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push
desired preset button (1-6) to select.
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)
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Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)
Headphone volume control
Headphone jacks
DVD player
DVD Screen
Remote control
A/V input adapter
Power outlet
Power outlet On/Off switch
Front audio
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating
Front manual air conditioning
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Vent selector1
Temperature
Fan speed
Front automatic air conditioning
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Vent selector1
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear defogger
Climate control OFF
Windshield air flow
Automatic climate control ON/OFF
Temperature
1“ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce
window fogging (“ ” indicator light “OFF”).
1“ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air to reduce
window fogging (“ ” indicator light “OFF”).
Rear (if equipped)
On/Off switch
Fan speed
Rear heater vents
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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 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.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H-Set hour
M-Set minutes
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Close
Tilt down
Tilt up
Cruise control
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal, or pushing “ON/OFF.”
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Recommended driving
position
Power outlets
12V DC
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Key must be in the “ON” position.
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Front Rear
Rear console
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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 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
Seat belts
Tire Pressure Warning System
Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of
any one of the tires is critically reduced while the
vehicle is moving. It must be re-initialized by pushing
and holding the “SET” button if indicator light blinks
twice every second, and/or after replacing or
rotating tires or wheels.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Squeeze lock
release to lower
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