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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button
Lock release button
(1) Remove the second-row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the
seat to remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seat-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1)
(5)(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE:The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second-row seat
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt
by turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Wrench
Spare tireJack handle
Towing eyeletAdapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear doorOVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack Jack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
(2)(3)(1)
