2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER door lock

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 30Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 32
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 53
Side doors ............................ 64
Back door ............................. 68
Glass hatch .......................... 73
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 75
Front seats ........................... 75
Rear seats ............................ 78
Head restraints ..................... 87
Seat belts ............................. 90
Steering wheel ..................... 96
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 97
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 99
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ....................... 101
Power windows .................. 101
Moon roof ........................... 103
1-5. Refueling ........................... 106 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 106 1-6. Theft deterrent
system ............................. 110
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 110
Alarm .................................. 116
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 119
1-7. Safety information ............ 120 Correct driving posture ....... 120
SRS airbags ....................... 122
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 134
Child restraint systems ....... 140
Installing child restraints ..... 144
2-1. Driving procedures........... 156 Driving the vehicle .............. 156
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 168
Automatic Transmission ..... 171
Turn signal lever ................. 175
Parking brake ..................... 176
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 177 Gauges and meters ............ 177
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
Multi-information display ..... 183
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 324
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 324
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 328
Making a phone call ........... 336
Setting a cellular phone...... 340
Security and system setup ................................ 345
Using the phone book ........ 348
3-5. Using the interior lights ............................... 355
Interior lights list ................. 355
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 356
• Personal/interior lights...... 356
• Interior light ...................... 357 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 358
List of storage features ....... 358
• Glove box ......................... 359
• Console box ..................... 359
• Overhead console ............ 360
• Cup holders ...................... 362
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
• Side table ......................... 369
3-7. Other interior features...... 371 Sun visors ........................... 371
Vanity mirror ....................... 372
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) ............................. 373
Conversation mirror ............ 374
Power outlet........................ 375
Seat heaters ....................... 378
Armrests ............................. 380
Floor mat ............................ 381
Luggage compartment features ............................ 382
Garage door opener ........... 388
Compass ............................ 393
4-1. Maintenance and care .................................. 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 401
4Maintenance and care

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Door lock switch P. 65
Pictorial indexInterior
Power window switches P. 101
Window lock switch P. 101
Inside door lock button P. 65

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Rear view monitor system 
Multi-information display

Clock

P. 203
P. 183
P. 373
Gauges and
meters
P. 177
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 96
Glove box P. 359
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch

P. 68
VSC/TRAC off switch P. 210
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 433
Parking brake pedal P. 176
Hood lock release lever P. 414
Auxiliary box P. 367
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 164
Fog light switch 
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 196
P. 192
P. 175
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 197
P. 199

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1-1. Key information................ 30Keys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 32
Smart key system .............. 32
Wireless remote control ..... 53
Side doors .......................... 64
Back door ........................... 68
Glass hatch ........................ 73
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 75
Front seats ......................... 75
Rear seats.......................... 78
Head restraints................... 87
Seat belts ........................... 90
Steering wheel ................... 96
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 97
Outside rear view mirrors ... 99 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ..................... 101
Power windows ................ 101
Moon roof ......................... 103
1-5. Refueling......................... 106 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 106
1-6. Theft deterrent system .......................... 110
Engine immobilizer system ........................... 110
Alarm................................ 116
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 119
1-7. Safety information ......... 120 Correct driving posture..... 120
SRS airbags ..................... 122
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 134
Child restraint systems..... 140
Installing child restraints ........................ 144

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( P. 33)
Starts the engine ( P. 164)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Locking and unlocking the doors
Front door handle Press the lock button to lock the
doors.
Unlocks the glass hatch
( P. 35)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( P. 33)