2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lights

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 54
Side doors ............................ 66
Back door ............................. 71
Glass hatch .......................... 77
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 79
Rear seats ............................ 82
Head restraints ..................... 91
Seat belts ............................. 94
Steering wheel ................... 100
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 101
Outside rear view mirrors ... 103
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................. 106
Moon roof ........................... 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 111 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 115
Alarm .................................. 122
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 125
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 126
SRS airbags ....................... 128
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 140
Child restraint systems ....... 146
Installing child restraints ..... 151
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 177
Automatic Transmission ..... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 190
Multi-information display ..... 194
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 207
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 214
Driving assist systems ........ 218
Hill-start assist control ......... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models only) ........... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits ............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 263
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 277
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 279
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 281
Using the radio ................... 284
Using the CD player ........... 290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 297
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 304
Using the AUX adapter....... 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 309
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3-3. Using the rear audio systemRear seat entertainment system features ................ 311
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 318
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 327
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 330
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 331
Using the video mode ........ 333
Changing the initial setting .............................. 335
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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Headlights P. 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights ∗ P. 207
Parking and side markerlights
P. 203
Hood P. 432
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof ∗ P. 108
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 103
Front turn signal lights P. 185

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 453
P. 522
P. 562
P. 570
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 66
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 210
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 277
P. 77
License plate lights P. 203
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
Fuel filler door P. 111

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 378
P. 391
Garage door opener switches ∗
Moon roof switches
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P. 406
P. 108
Sun visors P. 388
Personal/interior lights P. 373
Rear seat entertainment system ∗
P. 311
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 128
Compass ∗ P. 411
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 101
∗: If equipped
Vanity mirrors P. 389
Interior light ∗
Personal/interior lights
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P. 374
P. 373
Interior light P. 374

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
●When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(→ P. 510)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( →P. 521)

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■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without smart key system
Vehicles with smart key system
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.