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2008 Highlander Hybrid Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel9
Smart key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Clock 26Cruise control 23Cup holders 19Door-Power back 19EV-Drive Mode 12Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof 22Multi-information display218Parking brake 12Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC 17Rear seat entertainment system 26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear 13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14Steering lock release 12Steering wheel switches 25Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)27Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Transmission 11Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Door locks 28Seat belts 28Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
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1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTMsecond-row seat14
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and
front fog light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and
front passenger seat belt reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button
Cruise control
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
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Type 2 additional functions
Type 3 (with JBL speakers and Bluetooth® function)
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFView CD
text
Seek station/
CD track select Station/CD
track scan
Mode
AM/Satellite Radio Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Load CD(s)
Ty p e 1
Push to skip
up/down folder and
radio category type
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Types 2 and 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Mute
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RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Audio controlClimate control
“ ”
-In radio modePush to select a preset station; push and hold to seek
the next strong station.
-In CD modePush to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system “OFF.”vv
Volume controlTemperature
selector
Auto A/C
ON/OFFSystem OFF
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack
Without seat heaterWith seat heater
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Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
Remote control
DVD player
Headphone volume control and headphone jacks
DVD screen
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Front audio system
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
Two wireless headphones
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor adjusting time.
Without multi-information display
Without multi-information displayWith multi-information display
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Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from a steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
MicrophoneAudio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start call
End callVoice command
button