2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER navigation system

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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
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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
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Audio system
P. 265
Security indicator  P. 110, 116
Emergency flasher switch
Security indicator
P. 110, 116
Emergency flasher switch Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system (if equipped)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key
system: The indicator light
flashes after the key has been
removed from the engine
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: The indicator light flashes
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
OFF to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating.Vehicles without navigation
system
Vehicles with navigation system

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
wireless remote control door
lock function or entry function
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem). The system will be set
automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control door lock
function or the entry function (v ehicles with smart key system).
Vehicles without navigation
system
Vehicles with navigation system

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1-7. Safety information
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

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Center panel (vehicles with navigation system)
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 175)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 192)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 194)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 192)
(4WD models)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 213)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 196)
Slip indicator
(P. 208)“SNOW” indicator
( P. 172)
Shift position and shift range indica-
tors ( P. 171)
SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 134)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 489)
*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the
engine switch is turned to ON to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after
a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light
does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with multi-information display
*4: Vehicles without navigation system
*5: Vehicles with navigation system
“VSC OFF” indicator
( P. 211)Cruise control indicator
( P. 200)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/theft
deterrent system indica-
tor ( P. 110, 116)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with multi-infor mation display)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the area behind the veh icle. The image is displayed in
reverse on the screen. This reversed im age is a similar image to the
one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is
in the R position.
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen returns to the
previous one.