2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID interior lights

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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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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 366
P. 380
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches
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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
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P. 363
P. 362
Interior light P. 363

52 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 491)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 500)

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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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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.
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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
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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