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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
1
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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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.
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Rear manualAir Conditioning (if equipped)
Front manual Air Conditioning
Airflow vent
Temperature
Fan speed
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror*/Back window defogger
Temperature
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It
is not possible to change intake to fresh.
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
* If equipped
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Front automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Windshield airflow/defogger
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror*/Back window defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
“DUAL”/“SYNC” button
Indicator ON:Separate temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear passengers.
Indicator OFF:Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all
passengers.
Temperature (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature (rear passenger side)
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Climate control OFF
Temperature (driver side)
* If equipped
With rear Air Conditioning
Without rear Air Conditioning
