2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID lights

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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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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
3Interior features

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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
4Maintenance and care

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Headlights P. 200
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 204
Parking and side markerlights
P. 200
Hood P. 420
Windshield wipers P. 205
Moon roof  P. 112
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 108
Front turn signal lights P. 182

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 439
P. 501
P. 539
P. 547
: If equipped
Back door P. 77
Side doors P. 74
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 200
Rear window wiper P. 207
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 267
P. 82
License plate lights P. 200
Rear turn signal lights P. 182
Fuel filler door P. 115

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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

32 1-1. Hybrid system
●To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when
the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the
doors is closed and all lights are turned off.
■ After the 12-volt battery has di scharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always put the shift lever in P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the hybrid system starts
or stops, or while the vehicle is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press the
brake pedal.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the air intake vents below
the second seat.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and
disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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)