2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID mirror

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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
3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 309
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 316
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 324
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 326
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 327
Using the video mode ...... 329
Changing the initial setting ............................ 331

Interior features3
253
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 338
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 342
Making a phone call ......... 350
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 354
Security and system setup .............................. 359
Using the phone book ...... 362
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 369
• Personal/interior light main switch ..................... 370
• Personal/interior lights .... 370
• Interior light ..................... 371 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......................... 372
• Glove box........................ 373
• Console box .................... 374
• Overhead console ........... 375
• Cup holders .................... 376
• Bottle holders .................. 380
• Auxiliary boxes................ 381
• Side table ........................ 384
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 386
Vanity mirrors ................... 387
Conversation mirror ......... 388
Power outlet ..................... 389
Seat heaters..................... 392
Armrests........................... 394
Floor mat .......................... 395
Luggage compartment features .......................... 396
Garage door opener......... 402
Compass .......................... 407

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after 15 to 60 min-
utes. The operation time
changes according to the
ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed. Pressing the button
again also turns the defogger
off.

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■The defogger can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
■Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
The surfaces of the outside rear view mirrors become hot. Do not touch
them to prevent from burning yourself.

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3-6. Using the
storage features
3
Interior features
Overhead console
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses
and similar small items.
Press in the lid.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses
may warp or becomes cracked.
■ Caution while driving
Do not leave the overhead console open while driving.
Items stored in it may fall out and cause injury.
■ Size of stored items
Do not put large items in the overhead console. The overhead console may
not be able to be shut from the conversation mirror state, or be opened from
the closed state.
■ Maximum storage weight
Do not place any object heavier than 0.4 lb. (200 g) in it. The console may
be opened and cause injury.
Overhead console

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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened. (vehicles with
vanity mirror light)

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3-7. Other interior features
Conversation mirror
■To use the overhead console from the conversation mirror state
Fully close the lid, then open it again. ( →P. 375)
Press in the lid.
Push the lid back up half way.STEP1
STEP2

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Compass∗
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NN orth
NE Northeast
EE ast
SE Southeast
S South
SW Southwest
WW est
NW Northwest
: If equipped