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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
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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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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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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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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.
