2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER instrument panel

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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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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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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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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
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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped)
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater)
Instrument panel (without seat heater)
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switchBeside second row
seat
Center console
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.