2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER engine

254 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield 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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and defogger
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Interior features
Feet
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

260 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Feet
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

262 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■The defogger can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in the ON.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.

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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
■The de-icer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in the ON.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
windshield wiper de-icer. The
indicator light will come on.
The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

290 3-2. Using the audio system
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Type A and B
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the
amount of “ASL” in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.
Type C
When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right turns “ASL” on,
and turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
“ASL” automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the
noise level as you drive your vehicle.
■Setting the rear seat entertainment system lock (if equipped)
When “RSE” is selected, turn
until “ON”/“OFF” is dis-
played.
The rear seat entertainment sys-
tem lock remains on, even when
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch is
turned off.

298 3-3. Using the rear audio system
■The rear seat entertainmen t system can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■ Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea-
tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
■ When appears on the screen
It indicates that the selected switch cannot work.
■ Rear system lock
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■ Error messages
DISC CHECK: Indicates that the disc is dirty, damaged or was inserted
upside down. Clean the disc or insert it correctly.
REGION ERROR: Indicates that the DVD region code is not set properly.
DVD ERROR: Indicates that there is a problem inside the player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
If the malfunction still exists, take the vehicle to your
Toyota dealer.