2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER ECU

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover, and do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly,
block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Luggage cover
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during an accident or sudden braking.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the even t of sudden braking or a collision.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

222 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails
with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof
luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the r oof luggage carrier will make the center of the
vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop
the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo
remains in its place.
●Do not exceed 100 lb. (45 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
■Cross rail adjustment
Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and
rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or severe injury in
the event of emergency braking or a collision.
●Place the cargo so that its weight is
distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width.
( P. 526)
Cross rails
Roof rails

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. ( P. 534)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over
2000 miles (3200 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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When driving
CAUTION
■
When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers wi th brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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

272 3-2. Using the audio system
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally (type B and C)
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
ANTENNA The XM
® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
UPDATING You have not subscribed to the XM
® Satellite
Radio. The radio is being updated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio
for subscription information. When a contract is
canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all
free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it
does not change automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact the XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNAL The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No
action needed.

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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

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3-4. Using the hand
s-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
SetupSecurity
Set PIN Setting a PIN code
Phonebook
Lock
Locking the phone book
Phonebook
Unlock Unlocking the phone book
Phone
Setup Pair Phone
Registering a cellular phone
to be used
Change Name Changing a registered name
of a cellular phone
Delete Deleting a registered cellular
phone
List Phones Listing the registered cellular
phones
Select Phone Selecting a cellular phone to
be used
Set Passkey Changing the passkey
System
Setup Guidance Vol-
ume
(Guidance Vol)
Setting voice guidance vol-
ume
Initialize Initialization
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