2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID trailer

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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
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 168
Power (ignition) switch ............................. 178
EV-Drive Mode................. 182
Transmission..................... 184
Turn signal lever .............. 186
Parking brake ................... 187
Horn ................................. 188
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 189
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 191
Multi-information display............................ 195
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Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight swi

tch ............... 205
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 212 2-4. Using other drivin
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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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
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(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 1200 lb. (544
kg), the available amou nt of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
1200 lb. - 366 lb. = 834 lb. (544 kg -166 kg = 378 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
834 lb. - 388 lb. = 446 lb. (378 kg - 176 kg = 202 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in th e number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 455)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 1200 lb. (544 kg)
Total load capacity means the combin ed weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: Without third seat
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
With third seat
7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity: 3500 lb. (1500 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximu m gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the tra iler's characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
The vehicle stability and braking perf ormance are affected by trailer
stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit.

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When driving
Weight limits
Confirm that the gross trailer weig ht, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
Towing capacity: 3500 lb. (1500 kg)
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity
described in the table above.
●The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica-
tion Label.

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Towing related term
Towing related termMeaning
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When towing
a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue load.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the load
placed on each axle (front and rear).
Gross trailer weight The sum of the trailer weight and the
weight of the cargo in the trailer
Towing capacity The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. Towing capacity is calculated
considering the base vehicle with neces-
sary vehicle equipment and occupants.
Additional optional equipment, passen-
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the towing capacity, gross trailer weight
include the trailer, cargo and necessary
equipment for towing.
Tongue load The load placed on the trailer hitch ball