2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 189
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 191
Multi-information display ..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 205
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 213
Rear view monitor system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
Hill-start assist control ......... 224
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ... 226
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Vehicle load limits ............... 235
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
Dinghy towing ..................... 250 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 254
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 260
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 269
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 272
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 275
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 277
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 278
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 279
Using the radio ................... 282
Using the CD player ........... 288
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 295
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 302
Using the AUX adapter....... 305
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 307
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 415
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 418
General maintenance.......... 420
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 423
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 424
Hood ................................... 428
Positioning a floor jack ........ 430
Engine compartment ........... 432
Tires .................................... 447
Tire inflation pressure ......... 455
Wheels ................................ 459
Air conditioning filter............ 461
Electronic key battery.......... 464
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 467
Light bulbs........................... 478 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 491
If you think something is wrong ............................ 497
Event data recorder ............ 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 500
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 509
If you have a flat tire ........... 510
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 522
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 524
If you lose your keys........... 525
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 526
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 528
If your vehicle overheats .... 532
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 536
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Cup holders P. 376
Air conditioning
system
P. 269, 272
Pictorial indexInterior
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Console box P. 374

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 275
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 275
Air conditioning
system
P. 260
Air conditioning
system
P. 254

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
High voltage components
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 650 V at maximu m) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle. Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit and DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Rear electric motor (traction
motor)
Service plug
High voltage cables
Front electric motor (traction
motor), transaxle and motor
generator
Caution label

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■Hybrid battery air vents
There are air intake vents under
the second seats to cool the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
If the vents become blocked, the
hybrid battery may overheat,
leading to a reduction in hybrid
battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system bloc ks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impa ct is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sy stem, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (→P. 35) and the
navigation system screen ( →P.
35, 37). The following images
are examples only, and may vary
slightly from actual conditions.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doo\
rs
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 526)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electronic power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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