2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID turn signal

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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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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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

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 517)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electronic power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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STEP2

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 164Driving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Center panel (vehicles with navigation system)
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 182)Headlight indicator
( P. 200)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 202)Tail light indicator
(P. 200)
Slip indicator
(P. 216)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 204)
Shift position indicators ( P. 180)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 142)
Immobilizer system/theft
deterrent system (if
equipped) indicator
(P. 120 124)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 208)
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