2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER window

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
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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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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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SRS side airbags P. 128
Console box P. 377
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Cup holders P. 379
Armrests P. 398
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 128
Seat belts P. 94
Front seats P. 79
Bottle holders P. 383
SRS driver airbag
P. 128
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 128
Head restraints
Power window switches Rear seats P. 91
P. 106
P. 82
Pictorial indexInterior

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Door lock switch P. 67
Pictorial indexInterior
Power window switches P. 106
Window lock switch P. 106
Inside door lock button P. 67

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Rear view monitor system ∗
Multi-information display
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Clock
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P. 214
P. 194
P. 390
Gauges and me-
ters
P. 188
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 100
Glove box P. 376
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
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P. 71
Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch P. 219
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 455
Parking brake pedal P. 186
Hood release lever P. 432
Auxiliary box P. 384
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 173
Fog light switch ∗
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 207
P. 203
P. 185
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 208
P. 210
Horn
P. 187
Floor mat P. 399

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 277
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 277
Air conditioning
system
P. 263
Air conditioning
system
P. 256

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.