2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

568 Alphabetical index
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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WindowsPower windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 261
Washer .......................... 197, 199
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 263
Windshield wipers ................... 197
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 452
Wireless remote control ..........53
WMA disc .................................. 281

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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

574 What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 489If a warning light turns on
■Warning lights
P. 492
or
P. 4 8 9P. 492
P. 4 9 0
or
P. 4 9 0P. 492
P. 492
or
P. 4 9 0P. 492
P. 4 9 0P. 492
P. 4 9 2
Brake system warning
lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaster warning light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning light

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What to do if...
P. 492
or
P. 4 9 0P. 492
P. 4 9 0
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Electric power steering
warning light
The warning message is
displayedP. 498If a warning message is displayed