2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharge
●The power back door must be initialized ( P. 71)
● The tire inflation pressure warning system must be initialized. ( P. 435)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system: Open and close any of the
doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to
ON, then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (4WD models)
Spark plug
Make
Gap
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity1.0 qt. (0.9 L, 0.8 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

538 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbsB: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: HB2 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
60/55 C
Front turn signal lights 21 B
Parking/front side marker lights 5B
Front fog lights* 55 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 D
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights 
21/5 D
License plate lights 5D
Outer foot lights* 5D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Personal/interior lights (front) 5D
Personal/interior lights (center)* 5D
Interior light 8D
Door courtesy lights 5D

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 5 3 )
Wireless remote control ON OFF
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic door lock
function to be activated
if door is not opened
after being unlocked ON OFF
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) ON OFF
Door lock buzzer ON OFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ON OFF
Panic function ON OFF
Glass hatch opening
operation Push and holdPush twice
One short push
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 192) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 192) Daytime running light
system (U.S.A. only)
ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

556 6-2. Customization
Alarm sys-
tem
(
P. 116)Time elapsed before
the alarm is set
14 seconds 30 seconds
Multi-infor-
mation dis-
play
( P. 183) Language selection English French
Spanish
Chinese
Illumination
(
P. 355) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch is turned
OFF ON OFF
Outer foot lights ON OFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........... 247, 242, 258, 255
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ................................... 207
Air conditioning filter............... 449
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 247
Front manual air conditioning
system ................................ 242
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 258
Rear manual air conditioning system ................................ 255
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 129
Airbag warning light............... 490
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 129
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 134
General airbag
precautions ......................... 129
Locations of airbags .............. 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 133
Proper driving posture ........................ 120, 129
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 125
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
SRS airbags .......................... 122 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna .................................... 271
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 207
Armrest ..................................... 380
Audio input ............................... 291
Audio system A/V input adapter .................. 315
Antenna................................. 271
Audio input ............................ 291
Audio visual input .................. 315
AUX adapter ......................... 291
CD player/changer ................ 274
DVD player............................ 302
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 281
Optimal use ........................... 288
Portable music player ........... 291
Radio..................................... 268
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 295
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 293
Type ...................................... 265
Audio visual input.................... 315
Automatic light control system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission .......... 171
AUX adapter ............................. 291
Auxiliary box ........................... 367
A/V input adapter ..................... 315
BA (Brake assist) ..................... 207
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 466
Wattage................................. 538
Back door Back door ................................ 68
Wireless remote control .......... 53
Smart key system .. ................. 32A
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DisplayTrip information ..................... 183
Warning message ................. 498
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 410
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 355
Wattage ................................. 538
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 101
Door lock ..................... 32, 53, 64
Side mirrors .............................99
Downhill assist control system .................................... 213
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 492
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 157
Correct posture ..................... 120
Procedures ............................ 156
Winter driving tips.................. 224
DVD player ................................ 302
Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................... 209
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 514
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................70
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 514
If the engine will not start ...... 510
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 512
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 516
If the warning buzzer sounds... ............................ 489
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 489 If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 498
If you have a flat tire ............. 499
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter........................... 513
If you think something is wrong .................................. 485
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 523
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 478
If your vehicle overheats ....... 520
Engine
Compartment ........................ 419
“ENGINE START STOP” switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) ................... 168
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 168
Identification number............. 527
If the engine will not start ...... 510
Ignition switch (“ENGINE START STOP” switch)........ 164
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 168
Overheating .......................... 520
Engine compartment cover .... 420
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 530
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 224
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 177
Engine immobilizer system .... 110
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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 529
Checking .............................. 421
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 224
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 424
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch (ignition switch) ........ 164
Engine switch (ignition switch) .................... 168
Enhanced vehicle stability
control (Enhanced VSC) ....... 207
EPS (Electric power steering)................................. 207
Event data recorder ................ 487
Floor mat .................................. 381
Fluid Brake .................................... 428
Washer ................................. 432
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 247
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 196
Wattage ................................ 538
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 242
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 134
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 492
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 75
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage ................................ 538 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............466
Wattage .................................538
Fuel Capacity ................................528
Fuel gauge ............................177
Fuel pump shut off system ....486
Gas station information .........576
Information ............................539
Refueling ...............................106
Type ......................................528
Fuel door (fuel filler door) .......106
Fuel filler door (fuel door) .......106
Fuel pump shut off system .....486
Fuses.........................................455
Garage door opener.................388
Gas station information...........576
Gauges ......................................177
Glove box..................................359
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................324
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................87
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............466
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................538
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................378
Side mirror.............................261
Hood ..........................................414
Hooks
Cargo hook............................382
Shopping bag ........................382
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