2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER engine

565
Alphabetical index
Battery
Checking .............................. 430
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 516
Preparing and checking before
winter ................................. 224
Bluetooth
............................... 328
Bottle holder ............................ 366
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 428
Parking brake ....................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 207
Break-in tips ............................ 157
Care Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts ............................. 402
Cargo capacity ........................ 223
Cargo hooks ............................ 382
CD changer .............................. 274
CD player ................................. 274
Chains ...................................... 224
Child restraint system (CRS) Booster seats, definition ....... 140
Booster seats, installation .... 144
Convertible seats, definition............................. 140
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 144
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 134
Infant seats, definition .......... 140
Infant seats, installation ........ 144
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 150
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 146
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 151 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................129
Battery precautions .......431, 518
Child restraint system............140
Child-protectors .......................66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................93
Installing child restraints ........144
Moon roof precautions ..........105
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...102
Removed key battery
precautions .........................454
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................95
Seat belt precautions ..............94
Seat heater precautions ........379
Child-protectors .........................66
Cleaning Exterior ..................................398
Interior ...................................401
Seat belts ..............................402
Clock .................................183, 373
Compass ...................................393
Condenser ................................428
Console box .............................359
Conversation mirror ................374
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............520
Cruise control...........................200
Cup holders ..............................362
Curtain shield airbags .............122
Customizable features.............554
Daytime running light system ....................................194
Defogger
Rear window .........................261
Side mirrors ...........................261
Dimension.................................526
Dinghy towing ..........................238
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DisplayTrip information ..................... 183
Warning message ................. 498
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 410
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 355
Wattage ................................. 538
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 101
Door lock ..................... 32, 53, 64
Side mirrors .............................99
Downhill assist control system .................................... 213
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 492
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 157
Correct posture ..................... 120
Procedures ............................ 156
Winter driving tips.................. 224
DVD player ................................ 302
Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................... 209
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 514
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................70
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 514
If the engine will not start ...... 510
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 512
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 516
If the warning buzzer sounds... ............................ 489
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 489 If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 498
If you have a flat tire ............. 499
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter........................... 513
If you think something is wrong .................................. 485
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 523
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 478
If your vehicle overheats ....... 520
Engine
Compartment ........................ 419
“ENGINE START STOP” switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) ................... 168
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 168
Identification number............. 527
If the engine will not start ...... 510
Ignition switch (“ENGINE START STOP” switch)........ 164
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 168
Overheating .......................... 520
Engine compartment cover .... 420
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 530
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 224
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 177
Engine immobilizer system .... 110
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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 529
Checking .............................. 421
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 224
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 424
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) .................... 168
Enhanced vehicle stability
control (Enhanced VSC) ....... 207
EPS (Electric power steering)................................. 207
Event data recorder ................ 487
Floor mat .................................. 381
Fluid Brake .................................... 428
Washer ................................. 432
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 247
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 242
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 134
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 492
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 75
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 538 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............466
Wattage .................................538
Fuel Capacity ................................528
Fuel gauge ............................177
Fuel pump shut off system ....486
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................539
Refueling ...............................106
Type ......................................528
Fuel door (fuel filler door) .......106
Fuel filler door (fuel door) .......106
Fuel pump shut off system .....486
Fuses.........................................455
Garage door opener.................388
Gas station information...........576
Gauges ......................................177
Glove box..................................359
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................324
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................87
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............466
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................538
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................378
Side mirror.............................261
Hood ..........................................414
Hooks
Cargo hook............................382
Shopping bag ........................382
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I/M test....................................... 409
IdentificationEngine ................................... 527
Vehicle .................................. 527
Ignition switch .................. 164, 168
Illuminated entry system ......... 355
Indicator lights ......................... 179
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 557
Inside rear view mirror ..............97
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 355
Switch............................ 357, 356
Wattage ................................. 538
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 416
Replacing the wheel .............. 499
Jack handle .............................. 499
Keyless entry..............................53
Keys
Electronic key ..........................30
Engine switch ................ 164, 168
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 514
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 513
Ignition switch................ 164, 168
Keyless entry...........................53
Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Mechanical key .......................30
Wireless remote control key ........................................53 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 355
Fog light switch ..................... 196
Headlight switch .................... 192
Interior light switch ........ 357, 356
Outer foot lights..................... 355
Personal light switch ............. 356
Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Turn signal lever ................... 175
Vanity lights........................... 372
Wattage................................. 538
Load capacity ........................... 223
Lock steering column...... 166, 169
Luggage cover ......................... 384
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 410
General maintenance............ 406
Maintenance data ................. 526
Maintenance requirements ... 404
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 178
Meters ................................... 177
Mirrors Conversation mirror .............. 374
Inside rear view mirror ............ 97
Side mirror heaters ............... 261
Side mirrors............................. 99
Vanity mirrors ........................ 372
Moon roof ................................. 103
MP3 disc ................................... 281
Multi-information display .................................... 183I
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Off-road precautions............... 214
Odometer ................................. 177
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 421
Opener
Back door ............................... 68
Fuel filler door....................... 106
Glass hatch ............................ 73
Hood ..................................... 414
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 99
Outside temperature display ................................... 184
Overhead console ................... 360
Overheating, Engine ............... 520
Parking brake .......................... 176
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 538
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 356
Wattage ................................ 538
Power outlet............................. 375
Power windows ....................... 101
Radiator.................................... 428
Radio ........................................ 268
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............. 258
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................... 255
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 78
Folding down second seatback............................... 80
Folding down third seatback............................... 82
Removing the second center seat ........................... 83 Stowing the second
center seat ............................83
Rear seat entertainment system ....................................295
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............466
Wattage .................................538
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................393
Rear view monitor system ......203
Rear window defogger ............261
Rear window wiper ..................199
Replacing Fuses ....................................455
Key battery ............................452
Light bulbs .............................466
Tires ......................................499
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................560
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............90
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ....................................91
Child restraint system
installation ...........................144
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................402
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ....................................91
How to wear your seat belt......90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................93
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................92
Reminder light .......................492
Seat belt extenders .................93
Seat belt pretensioners ...........91O
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Seat heaters.............................. 378
Seating capacity....................... 223
SeatsAdjustment ........................75, 78
Adjustment precaution ......77, 86
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 144
Cleaning ................................ 401
Head restraint..........................87
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 120
Seat heaters .......................... 378
Service reminder indicators .............................. 179
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 171
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 512
Shift lock system ..................... 512
Shopping bag hooks ............... 382
Side airbags.............................. 122
Side marker lights Replacing .............................. 466
Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 538
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............99
Side table .................................. 369
Smart key system Entry function ..........................32
Starting the engine ................165
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 534
Spare tire............................... 499
Spark plug ................................ 531
Specifications........................... 526
Speech command switch ........ 329
Speedometer ............................ 177
Steering Column lock release...... 166, 169 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 96
Audio switches ...................... 293
Climate remote control switches .............................. 264
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Storage feature ........................ 358
Storage precautions ................ 221
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 523
Sun visors ................................ 371
Switch
Engine switch ................ 164, 168
Fog light switch ..................... 196
Ignition switch ............... 164, 168
Light switches ....................... 192
Power door lock switch ........... 65
Power window switch ............ 101
SNOW switch ........................ 172
Window lock switch ............... 101
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 197, 199
Tachometer .............................. 177
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 538
Talk switch ............................... 329
Telephone switch..................... 329
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system ... 110
Theft prevention labels ........... 119
Tire inflation pressure ............. 443
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Tire information
Glossary ............................... 548
Size ...................................... 545
Tire identification number ..... 544
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 546
Tires Chains .................................. 224
Checking .............................. 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 499
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Information ........................... 542
Replacing ............................. 499
Rotating tires ........................ 433
Size ...................................... 534
Snow tires............................. 224
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 433, 492
Tools......................................... 499
Total load capacity .................. 223
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 238
Emergency towing ................ 479
Trailer towing ........................ 228
Traction control (TRAC) ......... 209
TRAC (Traction control) ......... 209
Trip information....................... 183
Trip meter................................. 177
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 175
Wattage ................................ 538
Valet key..................................... 30
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 372
Wattage ................................ 538
Vanity mirrors .......................... 372
Vehicle identification number................................... 527 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................489
Open door .............................492
Seat belt reminder .................492
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................490
Brake assist system ..............490
Brake system ........................489
Charging system .... ...............490
Electric power steering
system ................................490
Electronic engine control system ................................490
Engine oil pressure ...............490
Malfunction indicator lamp ....490
Master warning light ..............492
Open door .............................492
Pretensioners ........................490
Seat belt reminder light .........492
SRS airbags ..........................490
Tire pressure warning light ....492
Warning messages ..................498
Washer
Checking ...............................432
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Switch............................197, 199
Washing and waxing ...............398
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................526
Wheels ......................................447
Window glasses ......................101
Window lock switch .................101
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 499If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 510If the engine will not start
P. 1 1 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 516If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 512If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 520If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 513If you lose your keys/ wireless
remote control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 516If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 4Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 6Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 523If the vehicle becomes stuck