2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER interior lights

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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
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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
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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 360
P. 374
Garage door opener switches 
Moon roof switches
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P. 388
P. 103
Sun visors P. 371
Personal/interior lights P. 356
Rear seat entertainment system 
P. 295
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 122
Compass  P. 393
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 97
: If equipped
Vanity mirrors P. 372
Interior light 
Personal/interior lights
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P. 357
P. 356
Interior light P. 357

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ 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.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
( P. 489)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( P. 498)

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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

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illust ration automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the el ectronic key (vehicles with smart
key system), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors or glass hatch (if equipped) are opened/closed, and the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode or the engine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Personal/interior lights (P. 356)
Engine switch light (vehicle s without smart key system)
Front door courtesy light
Personal/interior lights or interior light ( P. 356, 357)
Interior light ( P. 357)

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Personal/interior light main switch“OFF”
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights and
interior light come on when a door
or the glass hatch (if equipped) is
opened. They turn off when the
doors and glass hatch are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights and
interior light cannot be individually
turned off.
Personal/interior lightsFront On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
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Interior features
Center (if equipped)
On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Interior light
Off
On
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Center (if equipped)Rear
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To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the lights remain ON when the door is not fully closed and the personal/
interior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 554)
Personal/interior lights and interior light