2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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18. Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch
19. Rear heater main switch
20. Theft deterrent system/engine
immobilizer system indicator light
21. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
6. Navigation system including air conditioning controls (See the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Audio system (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
9. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
10. Snow mode button 11. Seat heater switches
12. Cigarette lighter
13. “TRAC OFF” switch (two −wheel drive models)
14. Cruise control switch
15. Ignition switch
16. Tilt steering lock release lever

Vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls (view B with navigation system)

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17. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
18. Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch
19. Rear heater main switch
20. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
21. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
9. Instrument panel light control knob
Instrument cluster overview

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Brake system warning light∗
1
Charging system warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1Open door warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1 (four −wheel drive models)
or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗
1
or
Vehicle stability control system warning light∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 133 in Section 1 −6.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 163 in
Section 1 −7.Cruise control indicator light
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2
Overdrive −off indicator light
Slip indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Automatic transmission indicator lights
Snow mode indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
or Engine oil replacement reminder light
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1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 14
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Engine immobilizer system 17
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Wireless remote control 18
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Side doors 24
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Power windows 27
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Back door 29
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Hood 30
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Theft deterrent system 31
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Fuel tank cap 33
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Electric moon roof 35
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SECTION 1 2

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master keys— These keys work in every lock.
Since the side doors can be locked
without a key, you should always carry
a spare key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
2. Sub key—
This key will not work in the glove box.
To protect items locked in the glove
box when using valet parking, leave
the sub key with the attendant.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keys (black)— These keys work in every lock. Your
Toyota dealer will need one of them to
make a new key with a built −in trans-
ponder chip.
Since the side doors can be locked
without a key, you should always carry
a spare key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
2. Sub key (gray)—
This key will not work in the glove box.
To protect items locked in the glove
box when using valet parking, leave
the sub key with the attendant.
Keys (without engine
immobilizer system) Keys (with engine immobilizer
system)