2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lights

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers wi th brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

Interior features3
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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

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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illust ration automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the el ectronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, whether the do ors or glass hatch (if equipped)
are opened/closed, and th e “POWER” switch mode.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Personal/interior lights (P. 362)
Front door courtesy light
Personal/interior lights or interior light ( P. 362, 363)
Interior light ( P. 363)

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Personal/interior light main switch“OFF”
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights and
interior light come on when a door
or the glass hatch (if equipped) is
opened. They turn off when the
doors and glass hatch are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights and
interior light cannot be individually
turned off.
Personal/interior lightsFront On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Personal/interior light main switch and personal/interior lights

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3-5. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Center (if equipped)
On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Interior light
Off
On
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Center (if equipped)Rear
■
To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization than can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 559)
Personal/interior lights and interior light

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirror
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened. (vehicles with
vanity mirror light)

406 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?