2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. ( →P. 562)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to a ll applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over
2000 miles (3200 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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When driving
CAUTION
●
Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent
entry of any substances into the vehicle.
■ When towing a trailer
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle's braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper as this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

Interior features3
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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 342
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 346
Making a phone call ......... 353
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 357
Security and system setup .............................. 362
Using the phone book ...... 365
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 372
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 373
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 373
• Interior light .................... 374 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 375
• Glove box....................... 376
• Console box ................... 377
• Overhead console .......... 378
• Cup holders ................... 379
• Bottle holders ................. 383
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 384
• Side table ....................... 386
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 388
Vanity mirrors ................... 389
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) .......................... 390
Conversation mirror ......... 391
Power outlets ................... 392
Seat heaters..................... 396
Armrests........................... 398
Floor mat .......................... 399
Luggage compartment features .......................... 400
Garage door opener......... 406
Compass .......................... 411

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illust ration automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the el ectronic key (vehicles with smart
key system), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the
doors or glass hatch (if equipped) are opened/closed, and the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode or the engine switch position.
Outer foot lights (vehicles with smart key system)
Personal/interior lights ( →P. 373)
Engine switch light (vehicle s without smart key system)
Front door courtesy light
Personal/interior light or interior light ( →P. 373, 374)
Interior light ( →P. 374)

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Interior features
Personal/interior light main switch
“OFF”
The personal/interior lights and
interior light can be individually
turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights and
interior light come on when a door
or the glass hatch (if equipped) is
opened. They turn off when the
doors and glass hatch are closed.
On
The personal/interior lights and
interior light cannot be individually
turned off.
Personal/interior lightsFront On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Personal/interior light main switch and personal/interior lights

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Center (if equipped)On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Interior light
Off
On
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
RearCenter (if equipped)
■To prevent the battery discharge
If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)
Personal/interior lights and interior light

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

418 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.