2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER cruise control

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Turn the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Contact your Toyota dealer and have your Toyota inspected.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the “ON-OFF” button off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills

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CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
●Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR or GAWR can cause an accident
resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combina-
tion increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may
cause loss of control.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
● Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About
60% of the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining
40% in the rear.
● Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Do not tow the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed.
■ Hitches
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement.
● 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine: The towing capacity of 3500 lb. (1500
kg) can only be guaranteed when using a genuine Toyota hitch assembly
or equivalent.
● 3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine: The towing capacity of 5000 lb. (2000 kg) can
only be guaranteed when using a genuine Toyota hitch assembly or equiv-
alent.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●Enhanced VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control system
●Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can be following system not be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components:
(4WD models)
●4WD system

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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 135
Battery precautions ...... 450, 544
Child restraint system ........... 146
Child-protectors ...................... 68
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 97
Installing child restraints ....... 151
Moon roof precautions.......... 110
Power window lock switch .... 106
Power window precautions... 107
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 474
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 99
Seat belt precautions.............. 97
Seat heater precautions ....... 397
Child-protectors ........................ 68
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 416
Interior .................................. 419
Seat belts ............................. 420
Clock ................................ 194, 390
Compass .................................. 411
Condenser ............................... 447
Console box............................. 377
Conversation mirror................ 391
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 545
Cruise control .......................... 211
Cup holders ............................. 379
Curtain shield airbags ............ 128
Customizable features ............ 582 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger Rear window .........................277
Side mirrors ...........................277
Dimension.................................552
Dinghy towing ..........................252
Display Trip information .....................194
Warning message .................521
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....428
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............372
Wattage .................................566
Doors Door glasses .........................106
Door lock .....................33, 54, 66
Side mirrors ...........................103
Downhill assist control system ....................................225
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................513
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................165
Correct posture .....................126
Procedures ............................164
Winter driving tips..................238
DVD player ................................318D