2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Quick Reference Guide

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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle.
Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by
turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Wrench
Spare tireJack handle
Towing eyeletAdapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack
This iGuideis not intended as a substitute for theOwner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review theOwner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
Jack handle
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2008 Highlander Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart key1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Automatic Transmission 10Clock 22Cruise control 23Cup holders 27Door locks 11Door-Power back 12Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof 12Multi-information display218Parking brake 11Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC 17Rear seat entertainment system 26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear 13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14Steering lock release 11Steering wheel switches 25Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)19Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Windows-Power 18
Windshield wiper & washer 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Seat belts 28Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 28
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTMsecond-row seat14

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio control1
Steering wheel climate control1
Multi-information display button1
Voice command button1
Telephone control1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display1
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button (Smart Key)1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)Automatic Air Conditioning

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Windshield wiper de-ice switch1
Power rear view mirror control
Outside rear view mirror1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without
navigation systemManual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system

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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters/Automatic Transmission shift range
display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator/warning
“SNOW” indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Low fuel level warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Tail light indicator
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key
systemWith Smart Key
system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
With power back door
Without power back door
With power back door
Without power back door