2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel

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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
Spare tire & tools 29
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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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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
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Windshield wiper de-ice switch1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without navigation
systemManual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system

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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicator
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
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Low fuel level warning1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
Push*
Tu r n
Store
Engage support rod
* It may take up to 10 seconds after
pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
Pull
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly
and firmly.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light
remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer controlled gasoline
engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of
power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied
the braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction
battery. In addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The
benefits are better fuel economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved
performance.
Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System
are shown on the multi-information display and/or navigation
system screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s
Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the
highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking
energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System

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Transmission
1 The “POWER” switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when
engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
BEngine braking2
Eco Driving Mode
Push
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes. (or turned OFF):
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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Multi-information display (if equipped)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Running time from engine start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
(7) Current tire pressure
(8) Energy monitor
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rearview
monitor displays.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.