2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID window

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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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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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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SRS side airbags P. 130
Console box P. 365
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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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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

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 267
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 267
Air conditioning
system
P. 253
Air conditioning
system
P. 248

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.
■ Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of your Toyota
dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, they may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.