2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER mirror

98 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■To prevent sensor error (veh icles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding back the mirrorsPush backward to fold the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted usin g the switch when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or the engi ne switch is in ACC or ON.
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror. Up
Right
Down
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100 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 261)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the surface of the mirror, as it may be hot.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to
an accident.
● Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if
the engine is not running.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 171)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

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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.

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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monito r system, observe the following pre-
cautions to avoid an accident that coul d result in death or serious inju-
ries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the back door is open.
■ Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.

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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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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