2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 192
Headlight switch .................. 192
Fog light switch ................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 197
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 199
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 200
Cruise control ...................... 200
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 203
Downhill Assist Control system
(4WD models only) ........... 207
Driving assist systems ........ 209
2-5. Driving information ........... 214 Off-road precautions ........... 214
Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 223
Winter driving tips ............... 224
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing ..................... 238 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
3Interior features

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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 404Maintenance requirements ..................... 404
General maintenance.......... 406
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 409
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 410
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 410
Hood ................................... 414
Positioning a floor jack ........ 416
Engine compartment ........... 419
Tires .................................... 433
Tire inflation pressure ......... 443
Wheels ................................ 447
Air conditioning filter............ 449
Key battery .......................... 452
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 455
Light bulbs........................... 466
5-1. Essential information ....... 478 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 478
If you think something is wrong ............................ 485
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 486
Event data recorder ............ 487 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 489
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 489
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 498
If you have a flat tire ........... 499
If the engine will not start .................................. 510
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 512
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 513
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 514
If the battery is discharged........................ 516
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 520
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 523
6-1. Specifications ................... 526 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 526
Fuel information.................. 539
Tire information .................. 542
6-2. Customization................... 554 Customizable features........ 554
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Pictorial indexInterior
Cup holders P. 362
Console box P. 359
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Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a rear manual air conditioning system
Console box P. 359
Cup holders P. 362
Air conditioning
system
P. 258
Air conditioning
system
P. 255

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 261
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch P. 261
Air conditioning
system
P. 247
Air conditioning
system
P. 242

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 514)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electronic power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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■If the wireless remote control does not operate
Vehicles without smart key system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 64)
Vehicles with smart key system
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 514)
● Starting the engine. ( P. 164)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 116)
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 7
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures P. 554)

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 134)
■ Operating conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-
partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the
seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 134)
■ Operating conditions (c urtain shield airbags)
The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger
compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll-
over.