2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key* (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedalCarrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Front door unlock*
GraspFront door lock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
PushGlass hatch unlock
Back door lock/unlock
Push Lock
Push Unlock

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
PullTu r n
Store
Engage support
rod

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
1 The ignition switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
Snow mode
Push
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icey road conditions.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n Tu r n
Door locks
LockUnlock
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushPush
Tu r n
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold Instrument panel Back door (close only)Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Position
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Manual seatPower seat
Without third seat With third seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button
Lock release button
(1) Remove the second-row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the
seat to remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1)
(5)(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE:The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second-row seat