2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners 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 drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 30Hybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information .................. 42 Keys ..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 44
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 77
Glass hatch .......................... 82
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 84
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats ............................ 87
Head restraints ..................... 96
Seat belts ............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 105
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 106
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 108
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ....................... 110
Power windows .................. 110
Moon roof ........................... 112 1-6. Refueling ........................... 115
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system ..... 120 Immobilizer system ............. 120
Alarm (if equipped) ............. 124
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 127
1-8. Safety information ............ 128 Correct driving posture ....... 128
SRS airbags ....................... 130
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 142
Child restraint systems ....... 148
Installing child restraints ..... 152
2-1. Driving procedures........... 164 Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Power (ignition) switch........ 174
EV-Drive Mode ................... 178
Transmission....................... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 184 Gauges and meters ............ 184
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 186
Multi-information display .............................. 190
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 200
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 208
Cruise control ...................... 208
Rear view monitor system .............................. 211
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information ........... 220 Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 220
Cargo and luggage ............. 225
Vehicle load limits................. 229
Winter driving tips ............... 230
Trailer towing ...................... 234
Dinghy towing ..................... 244 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger .................. 248
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 248
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 253
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 261
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 264
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 267
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 269
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 270
3-2. Using the audio system ............................. 271
Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 271
Using the radio ................... 274
Using the CD player ........... 280
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 287
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 294
Using the AUX adapter....... 297
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 299
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3-3. Using the rear audio system ............................. 301
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 301
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 308
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 316
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 318
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 319
Using the video mode ........ 321
Changing the initial setting .............................. 323
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 330
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 330
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular
phone) .............................. 334
Making a phone call ........... 342
Setting a cellular phone...... 346
Security and system setup ................................ 351
Using the phone book ........ 354
3-5. Using the interior lights ............................... 361
Interior lights list ................. 361
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 362
• Personal/interior lights...... 362
• Interior light ...................... 363 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 364
List of storage features ....... 364
• Glove box ......................... 365
• Console box ..................... 365
• Overhead console ............ 366
• Cup holders ...................... 368
• Bottle holders ................... 372
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 373
• Side table ......................... 376
3-7. Other interior features...... 378 Sun visors ........................... 378
Vanity mirror ....................... 379
Conversation mirror ............ 380
Power outlet........................ 381
Seat heaters ....................... 384
Armrests ............................. 386
Floor mat ............................ 387
Luggage compartment features ............................ 388
Garage door opener ........... 394
Compass ............................ 399
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 404 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 407
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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 410Maintenance requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 416
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning the jack ............. 422
Engine compartment ........... 424
Tires .................................... 439
Tire inflation pressure........... 447
Wheels ................................ 451
Air conditioning filter............ 453
Key battery .......................... 456
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 459
Light bulbs........................... 470
5-1. Essential information ....... 482 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 482
If you think something is wrong ................................ 488
Event data recorder ............ 489 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 491
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 500
If you have a flat tire ........... 501
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 513
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 515
If you lose your keys........... 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 517
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 519
If your vehicle overheats .... 523
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 527
6-1. Specifications ................... 530 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 530
Fuel information.................. 544
Tire information .................. 547
6-2. Customization................... 559 Customizable features........ 559
6-3. Initialization....................... 562 Items to initialize ................. 562
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 564
Abbreviation list......................... 566
Alphabetical index ..................... 568
What to do if... ............................ 577
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Headlights P. 200
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 204
Parking and side markerlights
P. 200
Hood P. 420
Windshield wipers P. 205
Moon roof  P. 112
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 108
Front turn signal lights P. 182