2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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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

Interior features3
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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

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Front manual air conditioning system (if equipped)
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector knob to the “MAX A/C”
position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on in (recir-
culated air) mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Turn the dial to “OFF” to turn the fan off.
Fan speed control dial
Air outlet selection dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Temperature control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode
Rear air conditioning
ON/OFF switch*
*: If equipped

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■Changing the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can be also
selected for more detailed adjustment.
Upper body
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system Upper body and feet
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system Feet
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system

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Feet and windshield
: Vehicles without rear air conditioning system
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator OFF) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator ON) modes each time is pressed.
Defogging the front windshield Set the air outlet selection dial to position.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear center outlets (vehicles without rear air conditioning system) Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Window defogger feature
In order to prevent the windows from fogging up, recirculated air mode may
automatically switch to outside air mode if the ambient temperature drops.
This feature can be cancelled by pushing and holding the air intake mode
switch for longer than 2 seconds. The feature will be reactivated when the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
■ When outside air temperat ure approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Front automatic air conditioning system (if equipped)
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Vehicles with rear air conditioning system
Vehicles without rear air conditioning system
Fan speed
Individual
mode
Front passenger’s side
temperature control dial
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Simultaneous
mode Rear air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Temperature control
for rear passengers
Changes the air outlets used Off
Driver's side
temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Outside air
recirculated
air mode