2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER remote control

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
3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Talk switch ∗, * P. 347
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches ∗ P. 309
Climate remote control switches ∗ P. 280
Cruise control switch ∗
P. 211Telephone switch ∗, * P. 347
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 177
“DISP” switch ∗ P. 195

Before driving1
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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 and closing the
windows 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

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1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without smart key system (type A)
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles without smar t key system (type B)
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with smart key system Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( →P. 33)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(→ P. 5 4 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doo\
rs
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 539)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electronic power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of
the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed,
the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(→P. 122)
■ Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-
tion. ( →P. 54)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( →P. 539)
Multi-information
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door han-
dle to unlock only the
driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors.
Hold either front door han-
dle to unlock all doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
STEP3