2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER navigation

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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
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

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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller)
Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features (if equipped)
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
● Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
● In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If the window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without oper ating the cellular phone.
TitlePage
Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone) P. 328
Making a phone call P. 336
Setting a cellular phone P. 340
Security and system setup P. 345
Using the phone book P. 348

494 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders sound to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. These
buzzers sound for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Vehicles without navigation system
*4: Vehicles with navigation system
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer (vehicles with mult i-information dis-
play)
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Engine oil replacement re minder light (U.S.A. vehicles without multi-
information display)
The engine oil replacement reminder light will come on and flash at approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200 km) after an oil change. When the distance driven
after an oil change exceeds approximately 5000 miles (8000 km), the light
will come on and remain on.
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 424)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control system
●Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can be following system not be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components:
(4WD models)
●4WD system
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 562
Alphabetical index .................. 564
What to do if... ........................ 573
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and touch screen, such as the audio system, refer
to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.