2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
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SRS side airbags P. 130
Console box P. 365
C
Cup holders P. 368
Armrests P. 386
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 130
Seat belts P. 99
Front seats P. 84
Bottle holders P. 372
SRS driver airbag
P. 130
SRS driver knee air-
bag
P. 130
Head restraints
Power window switches Rear seats P. 96
P. 110
P. 87
Pictorial indexInterior
Floor mat P. 387

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C
Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 366
P. 380
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches

P. 394
P. 112
Sun visors P. 378
Personal/interior lights P. 362
Rear seat entertainment system 
P. 301
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 130
Compass  P. 399
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 106
: If equipped
Vanity mirrors P. 379
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights

P. 363
P. 362
Interior light P. 363

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.

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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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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................................ 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

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1-8. Safety information
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and ches t of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.
Driver knee airbag
Can help provide driver protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment po wer for the driver and front pas-
senger. The driver airbag system cons ists of the driver seat's position
sensor etc. The front passenger's ai rbag system consists of the front
passenger occupant classification sensor etc. Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)