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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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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
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Power button
Cruise control
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
“READY” indicator
Front fog light indicator
“ECON” indicator
“EV” indicator
Variable economy zone indicator
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
* If equipped
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
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Tu r n
With DRL OFF switchWithout DRL OFF switch
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