2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 8Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Automatic Transmission 10Clock 22Cruise control23Cup holders27Door locks 11Door-Power back12Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Lights1& turn signals16Moonroof 12Multi-information display218Parking brake11Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC17Rear seat entertainment system26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints14
Seats-Stowing third row seats14Steering lock release 11Steering wheel controls25Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)19Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Seatbelts28Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor29Spare tire & tools29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTMsecond row seat 14
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters/Automatic Transmission shift range
display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Driver seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2009
Owner’s Manual .
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
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SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Tail light indicator
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator1
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
PushGrasp
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed t\
o shiftfrom Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always\
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode “D”
Snow mode
Push
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icey road conditions.
“S”
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n
Tu r n
Door locks
LockUnlock
Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
PushPush
Tu r n
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, \
etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Rear seat entertainment system
(if equipped)
Remote control
DVD player
Headphone volume control and headphone jacks
DVD screen
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Front audio system
A/V input adapter
115V AC Power outlet
Wireless headphones
DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a low spe\
ed
without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button (system will
engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode). Pressing the button again
will turn system off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)
DAC indicator blinking = DAC not engagedSlip indicator blinking, DAC indicator
solid = DAC engaged
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