Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2010 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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.......................... 87
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 89
Rear seats............................ 92
Head restraints................... 101
Seat belts........................... 104
Steering wheel ................... 111
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror................................ 112
Outside rear view mirrors... 114
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 116
Moon roof........................... 118
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 121
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 126
Alarm.................................. 130
Theft prevention labels....... 133
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 134
SRS airbags ....................... 136
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 154
Installing child restraints ..... 158
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 170
Power (ignition) switch........ 180
EV-Drive Mode................... 184
Transmission...................... 186
Turn signal lever................. 188
Parking brake ..................... 189
Horn.................................... 190
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 191
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 193
Multi-information display..... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 207
Fog light switch................... 211
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 212
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 215
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 218
Driving assist systems ........ 222
Hill-start assist control......... 226
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions....................... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252
3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 256
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 262
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 271
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 274
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers......................... 277
Windshield wiper
de-icer.............................. 279
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system...................... 281
Using the radio................... 284
Using the CD player........... 290
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 297
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 304
Using the AUX adapter....... 307
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 309
3Interior features

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3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment
system features................ 311
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)...................... 318
Using the DVD player
(video CD)........................ 326
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)........... 328
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)...................... 329
Using the video mode ........ 331
Changing the initial
setting .............................. 333
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 340
Using the hands-free phone
system.............................. 344
Making a phone call........... 352
Setting a cellular phone...... 356
Security and system
setup ................................ 361
Using the phone book........ 364
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 371
• Personal/interior light
main switch....................... 372
• Personal/interior lights...... 372
• Interior light....................... 373
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 374
• Glove box ......................... 375
• Console box ..................... 376
• Overhead console ............ 377
• Cup holders...................... 378
• Bottle holders ................... 382
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 383
• Side table ......................... 385
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 387
Vanity mirrors ..................... 388
Conversation mirror............ 389
Power outlet........................ 390
Seat heaters....................... 393
Armrests............................. 395
Floor mat ............................ 396
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 397
Garage door opener........... 403
Compass ............................ 409

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 417
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 420
General maintenance.......... 422
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 425
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 426
Hood ................................... 430
Positioning a floor jack........ 432
Engine compartment........... 434
Tires.................................... 449
Tire inflation pressure ......... 457
Wheels................................ 460
Air conditioning filter............ 462
Electronic key battery.......... 465
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 468
Light bulbs........................... 479
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 492
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 493
If you think something
is wrong............................ 499
Event data recorder............ 500
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 502
If a warning message is
displayed.......................... 511
If you have a flat tire........... 512
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 524
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 526
If you lose your keys........... 527
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 528
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 530
If your vehicle overheats .... 534
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 538
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 540
Fuel information ................. 554
Tire information.................. 557
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 569
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 572
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 574
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 575
Abbreviation list........................ 578
Alphabetical index.................... 579
What to do if... .......................... 589
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights
P. 207
Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights 
P. 211
Parking and side marker
lights
P. 207
Hood
P. 430
Windshield wipers
P. 212
Moon roof 
P. 118
Outsiderearview
mirrors
P. 114
Front turn signal lights
P. 188

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 449
P. 512
P. 549
P. 557
: If equipped
Back door
P. 78
Side doors
P. 74
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 207
Rear window wiper
P. 214
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 277
P. 87
License plate lights
P. 207
Rear turn signal lights
P. 188
Fuel filler door
P. 121

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SRS side airbags
P. 136
Console box
P. 376
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Cup holders
P. 378
Armrests
P. 395
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 136
Seat belts
P. 104
Front seats
P. 89
Bottle holders
P. 382
SRS driver airbag
P. 136
SRS driver knee air-
bag
P. 136
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 101
P. 116
P. 92
Pictorial index Interior

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Power outlet
P. 390
Cup holders
P. 378
Cup holders
P. 378
Shift lever
P. 186
“ECON” switch
P. 187
“EV” switch
P. 184
Shift lock
override button
P. 526

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Door lock switch
P. 74
Pictorial index Interior
Power window switches
P. 116
Window lock switch
P. 116
Inside door lock button
P. 74

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror
P. 377
P. 389
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches 
P. 403
P. 118
Sun visors
P. 387
Personal/interior lights
P. 372
Rear seat entertainment system 
P. 311
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 136
Compass 
P. 409
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 112
: If equipped
Vanity mirrors
P. 388
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights 
P. 373
P. 372
Interior light
P. 373

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Cup holders
P. 378
Air conditioning
system 
P. 271, 274
Pictorial index Interior
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Console box
P. 376

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Auxiliary box
Side table
P. 383
P. 385
Cup holders
P. 378
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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 218
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 111
Glove box
P. 375
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Power back door
main switch 
P. 80
Parking brake pedal
P. 189
Hood release lever
P. 430
Auxiliary box
P. 383
Power (ignition) switch
P. 180
Multi-information
display
P. 197
Fuel filler door opener
P. 121
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 211
P. 207
P. 188
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 212
P. 214
Gauges and
meters
P. 191
Floor mat
P. 396
Horn
P. 190

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A
: If equipped
Power outlet main switch 
P. 390
Power back door switch 
P. 78
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 192
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch 
P. 279
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 114

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Talk switch , *
P. 345
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Audio remote control switches
P. 309
Climate remote control switches 
P. 280
Cruise control switch
P. 215
Telephone switch , *
P. 345
“DISP” switch
P. 197

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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
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Audio system
P. 281
Security indicator
P. 126, 130
Emergency flasher switch
P. 492
Emergency flasher switch
P. 492
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Security indicator
P. 126, 130

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Rearwindowand outsiderearviewmirrordefogger
switch /rear window defogger switch
P. 277
D
Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch /rear window defogger switch
P. 277
Air conditioning
system
P. 262
Air conditioning
system
P. 256