2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER AUX

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 192
Headlight switch .................. 192
Fog light switch ................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 197
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 199
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 200
Cruise control ...................... 200
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 203
Downhill Assist Control system
(4WD models only) ........... 207
Driving assist systems ........ 209
2-5. Driving information ........... 214 Off-road precautions ........... 214
Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 223
Winter driving tips ............... 224
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing ..................... 238 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger .................. 242
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 242
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 247
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 255
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 258
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 263
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system ............................. 265
Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 265
Using the radio ................... 268
Using the CD player ........... 274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 281
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 288
Using the AUX adapter....... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 293
3Interior features

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3-3. Using the rear audio system ............................. 295
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 295
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 302
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 310
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 312
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 313
Using the video mode ........ 315
Changing the initial setting .............................. 317
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 324
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 324
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 328
Making a phone call ........... 336
Setting a cellular phone...... 340
Security and system setup ................................ 345
Using the phone book ........ 348
3-5. Using the interior lights ............................... 355
Interior lights list ................. 355
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 356
• Personal/interior lights...... 356
• Interior light ...................... 357 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 358
List of storage features ....... 358
• Glove box ......................... 359
• Console box ..................... 359
• Overhead console ............ 360
• Cup holders ...................... 362
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
• Side table ......................... 369
3-7. Other interior features...... 371 Sun visors ........................... 371
Vanity mirror ....................... 372
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) ............................. 373
Conversation mirror ............ 374
Power outlet........................ 375
Seat heaters ....................... 378
Armrests ............................. 380
Floor mat ............................ 381
Luggage compartment features ............................ 382
Garage door opener ........... 388
Compass ............................ 393
4-1. Maintenance and care .................................. 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 401
4Maintenance and care

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Power outlet P. 375
Cup holders
Auxiliary box P. 362
P. 367
*: 4WD models
Cup holders P. 362
Shift lever P. 171
“SNOW” switch P. 172“DAC” switch* P. 213
Shift lock
override button
P. 512

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Auxiliary box Side table P. 367
P. 369
Cup holders P. 362

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Rear view monitor system 
Multi-information display
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Clock
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P. 203
P. 183
P. 373
Gauges and
meters
P. 177
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 96
Glove box P. 359
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
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P. 68
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 210
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 433
Parking brake pedal P. 176
Hood lock release lever P. 414
Auxiliary box P. 367
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 164
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 196
P. 192
P. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 197
P. 199

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Vehicles without seat heater
Vehicles with seat heater
AUX adapter P. 291
Auxiliary box P. 367
AUX adapter P. 291
Seat heater knobs P. 378
Power outlet P. 375
Power outlet P. 375
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Pictorial indexLuggage compartment
A/V input adapter  P. 315
Power outlet  P. 375
Luggage cover  P. 384
Auxiliary box P. 382
Shopping bag hooks P. 382
Cargo hooks P. 382
Power outlet
P. 375

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
● Do not place anything under the front seats except for putting them in the
auxiliary box.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■ Adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.