2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID door lock

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.

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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Door lock switch P. 74
Pictorial indexInterior
Power window switches P. 110
Window lock switch P. 110
Inside door lock button P. 74

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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

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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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( P. 45)
Starts and stops the hybrid
system ( P. 174)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Locking and unlocking the doors
Front door handle Press the lock button to lock the
doors.
Unlocks the glass hatch
( P. 47)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( P. 45)

46 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Back door handlePress the button to lock the door.
Press the button to unlock the
door.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back
door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then
closed.