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Toyota Highlander 2008 Quick Reference Manual

Toyota Highlander 2008 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 POWERED 2008 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Interactive Owner’s Guide Have a question about the main features of your new Toyota? Find the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Reference Guide, which includes highlights from the Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information, and helpful interactive demonstrations and tips, visit www.Toyotaiguide.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Door locks EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

  • Page 4: Instrument Panel

    OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Automatic Air Conditioning Steering wheel audio controls Steering wheel climate controls Multi-information display button Voice command button Telephone controls Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls Multi-information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator...
  • Page 5 Manual Air Conditioning Vehicles without navigation system Vehicles with navigation system Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Fuel filler door opener Power back door button Instrument panel light control 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Windshield wiper de-ice switch Power rearview mirror control Outside rearview mirror /Back window defogger button Air Conditioning controls...

  • Page 6: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEW 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 Indicator symbols Brake system warning Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
  • Page 7 Open door warning Airbag SRS warning Master warning Low Tire Pressure Warning Electric power steering system warning Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator “READY” indicator “EV” indicator “ECON” indicator Front fog light indicator Slip indicator Cruise control indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning Variable economy zone indicator...

  • Page 8: Keyless Entry 1

    OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Push Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. Power back door operation (if equipped) Push and hold Panic button Push and hold...

  • Page 9: Smart Key System 1,2

    Smart Key system Start function Green indicator ON Depress Push brake pedal Carrying NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Power (without starting Hybrid System) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change the operation mode in succession from: ACCESSORY Accessories such as the radio will operate.

  • Page 10: Overview

    OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Push* * It may take up to 10 seconds after pushing button for the door to Store open if the internal tank pressure is high. NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “...

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control Engine maintenance Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap 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,”...

  • Page 12: Features/Operations

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery.

  • Page 13: Auto Lock Functions 1

    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. Transmission Park Reverse Neutral Drive...

  • Page 14: Ev-Drive Mode

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS EV-Drive Mode Push EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Steering lock release Turn Push Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever...

  • Page 15: Seat Adjustments-Front

    Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Position Lumbar support (driver side only) Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Position, cushion angle and height Driver seat leg support (if equipped) Seat adjustments-Rear Second row seat Without third seat With third seat Position Seatback angle Third seat access lever...

  • Page 16: Seats-Head Restraints

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Removing Center-Stow second-row seat (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.

  • Page 17: Seats-Folding Down Second Row Seats

    Seats-Folding down second row seats (if equipped) From outside Left side remote seat Right side remote seat release (1) Pull up From inside (2) Fold down Windshield wipers & washers Front Pull to wash Single wipe and wipe Interval wipe Slow Fast Rear...

  • Page 18: Lights 1 & Turn Signals

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Auto Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF High beam Low beam High beam flasher * If equipped -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.

  • Page 19: Power Outlets-12V Dc

    Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped) Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater) Center console Luggage compartment Power switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used. Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Beside second row seat Power switch must be set at “ACC”...

  • Page 20: Multi-Information Display 2

    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) Running time from engine start (5) Average gas mileage (6) Average gas mileage history (7) Current tire pressure (8) Energy monitor Push and hold “DISP”...

  • Page 21: Cup Holders

    Door-Power back (if equipped) Instrument panel Back door (close only) Push Open: Push and hold 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. Cup holders Front Console box...
  • Page 22 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Outside rearview mirror*/Back window defogger Temperature 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.
  • Page 23 Front automatic Air Conditioning With rear Air Conditioning Without rear 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*/Back window defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air “DUAL”/“SYNC”...

  • Page 24: Moonroof

    FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped) Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF Seat heaters (if equipped) Driver's seat Turn Push Push Front passenger's seat Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater. Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation...

  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    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.
  • Page 26 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Preset buttons - functions in other Type 1 modes indicated above number Eject CD Mute View CD Station/CD text track scan Push to turn Push to Seek station/ ON/OFF adjust tone Push to skip Mode CD track select &...

  • Page 27: Steering Wheel Switches

    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.

  • Page 28: Clock

    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 Two wireless headphones Clock Without multi-information display Without multi-information display With multi-information display H-Hour set...

  • Page 29: Telephone Controls (Bluetooth ® )

    Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® (if equipped) Audio unit Microphone Steering wheel telephone switches Volume Voice command button End call Start call ® Bluetooth technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your hands from a steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.

  • Page 30: Safety And Emergency Features

    SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible 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.

  • Page 31: Doors-Child Safety Locks

    Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Spare tire & tools Tool location Jack handle Adapter Towing eyelet Jack Wrench Jack handle Spare tire Removing the spare tire (1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt.
  • Page 32 Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 MN 00505-QRG08-HH Printed in the USA 8/07...

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