2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID hood open

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 211
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 105
Glove box P. 365
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
 P. 78
Parking brake pedal P. 183
Hood lock release lever P. 420
Auxiliary box P. 373
“POWER” switch P. 174
Multi-information
display
P. 190
Fuel filler door opener P. 115
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 204
P. 200
P. 182
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 205
P. 207
Gauges and
meters
P. 184

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or entry
function. The doors will lo ck again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the entry function.
● The battery is reconnected.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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DoorsDoor glasses ......................... 110
Door lock ..................... 44, 65, 74
Side mirrors ........................... 108
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 494
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 128
Procedures ............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 230
DVD player ................................ 308
“ECON” switch ......................... 181
Eco Driving Mode..................... 181
Electric power steering ........... 215
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 517
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is inoperative ............................79
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 517
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................... 513
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 515
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 519
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 491
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 491
If the warning message is displayed............................. 500
If you have a flat tire ............. 501
If you lose your keys ............. 516 If you think something is
wrong .................................. 488
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 527
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 482
If your vehicle overheats ....... 523
Engine
Compartment ........................ 424
Engine switch ........................ 174
Hood ..................................... 420
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 174
Identification number............. 531
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 513
Ignition switch ....................... 174
Overheating .......................... 523
“POWER” switch ................... 174
Engine compartment cover .... 425
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 535
Checking ............................... 431
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 184
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 427
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 230
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 429
Engine switch........................... 174
EPS............................................ 215
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder ................. 489
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Floor mat .................................. 387
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 253
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 248
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 142
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 494
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 84
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel Capacity ............................... 532
Fuel gauge ........................... 184
Gas station information ........ 580
Information ........................... 544
Refueling .............................. 115
Type ..................................... 532
Fuel door .................................. 115
Fuel filler door ......................... 115
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener.................394
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................184
Glove box..................................365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................330
Head restraints Adjusting ................................96
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............470
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................543
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................384
Side mirror.............................267
Hood ..........................................420
Hooks Cargo hook............................388
Shopping bag ........................388
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
“POWER” switch ...................174
I/M test.......................................415
Identification Electric motor ........................532
Engine ...................................532
Vehicle ..................................531
Ignition switch ..........................174
Illuminated entry system .........361
Immobilizer system..................120
Indicator lights .........................186
Initialization
Items to initialize....................562
Inside rear view mirror ............106FG
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Interior lightsInterior lights.......................... 361
Switch............................ 362, 363
Wattage ................................. 543
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 422
Replacing the wheel .............. 501
Jack handle .............................. 501
Keyless entry..............................65
Keys Electronic key ..........................42
Engine switch ........................ 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 517
If you lose your keys ............. 516
Ignition switch........................ 174
Keyless entry...........................65
Key number .............................42
Keys ........................................42
Mechanical key .......................42
“POWER” .............................. 174
Wireless remote control key ........................................65
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 361
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Headlight switch .................... 200
Interior light switch ........362, 363
Outer foot lights ..................... 361
Personal light switch ............. 362
Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Turn signal lever.................... 182 Vanity lights........................... 379
Wattage................................. 543
Load capacity ........................... 229
Lock steering column.............. 176
Luggage cover ......................... 390
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance............ 412
Maintenance data ................. 530
Maintenance requirements ... 410
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 185
Meters ................................... 184
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 380
Inside rear view mirror .......... 106
Side mirror heaters ............... 267
Side mirrors........................... 108
Vanity mirrors ........................ 379
Moon roof ................................. 112
MP3 disc ................................... 287
Multi-information display .................................... 190
Off-road precautions ............... 220
Odometer .................................. 184
Oil Engine oil .............................. 427
Opener Back door ................................ 77
Fuel filler door ....................... 115
Glass hatch ............................. 82
Hood ..................................... 420
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 108
Outside temperature
display .................................... 190
Overhead console.................... 366
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 523
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