2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID climate control

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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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Talk switch ∗, * P. 343
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches P. 307
Climate remote control switches ∗ P. 278
Cruise control switch
P. 213Telephone switch ∗, * P. 343
“DISP” switch P. 195

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Observe the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches∗
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
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■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depa rt significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the gen eration of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can ca use the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Alphabetical index
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 524
Transmission ........................ 184
Shift lock system..................... 524
Shopping bag hooks............... 396
Side airbags ............................. 133
Side marker lights
Replacing ............................. 478
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 551
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 111
Side table ................................. 384
Smart key system
Entry function ......................... 44
Starting the hybrid system .... 178
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 547
Storage location ................... 510
Spark plug................................ 544
Specifications .......................... 538
Speech command switch ....... 343
Speedometer ........................... 189
Steering Column lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 108
Audio switches ..................... 307
Climate remote control switches ............................. 278 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............478
Wattage .................................551
Storage feature.........................372
Storage precautions ................233
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................536
Sun visors.................................386
Switch Door lock switch ......................74
“ECON” switch ......................185
Emergency flasher switch .....490
Engine switch ........................178
“EV” switch ............................182
Fog light switch .....................209
Garage door opener switch ...402
Hazard light switch ................490
Ignition switch........................178
Light switches........................205
Moon roof switch ...................115
Outside rear view mirror switches ..............................111
“POWER” switch ...................178
Power back door main switch ....................................80
Power back door switch ..........78
Power window switch ............ 113
Window lock switch ...............113
Wiper and washer switch .......................... 210, 212