2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID door lock

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 78
Glass hatch .......................... 84
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 86
Rear seats ............................ 89
Head restraints ..................... 98
Seat belts ........................... 101
Steering wheel ................... 108
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 109
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 111
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 113
Moon roof ........................... 115 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 123
Alarm .................................. 127
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 131
SRS airbags ....................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 145
Child restraint systems ....... 151
Installing child restraints ..... 155
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Power (ignition) switch........ 178
EV-Drive Mode ................... 182
Transmission ...................... 184
Turn signal lever ................. 186
Parking brake ..................... 187
Horn .................................... 188
1Before driving
2When driving

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B
Door lock switch P. 74
Pictorial indexInterior
Power window switches P. 113
Window lock switch P. 113
Inside door lock button P. 74

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 216
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 108
Glove box P. 373
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
∗ P. 80
Parking brake pedal P. 187
Hood release lever P. 428
Auxiliary box P. 381
Power (ignition) switch P. 178
Multi-information
display
P. 195
Fuel filler door opener P. 118
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 209
P. 205
P. 186
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 210
P. 212
Gauges and
meters
P. 189
Floor mat P. 395
Horn P. 188

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 30
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 44
Wireless remote control ..... 65
Side doors .......................... 74
Back door ........................... 78
Glass hatch ........................ 84
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 86
Rear seats.......................... 89
Head restraints................... 98
Seat belts ......................... 101
Steering wheel ................. 108
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................. 109
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 111 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 113
Moon roof ......................... 115
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 123
Alarm................................ 127
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 131
SRS airbags ..................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 145
Child restraint systems..... 151
Installing child restraints ........................ 155

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( →P. 45)
Starts and stops the hybrid
system ( →P. 178)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Unlocking and locking the doors
Front door handles Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Opens the glass hatch
(→ P. 47)
Locks and unlocks the
doors ( →P. 45)

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Press the lock button to lock the
doors.
Back door handle Press the button to unlock the
door.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back
door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then
closed.
Press the button to lock the door.