2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
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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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
PullTu r n
Store
Engage support rod
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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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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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
AngleLength
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open Tilt
Close Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold
Instrument panel Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Manual seatPower seat
Without third seat With third seat
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
FrontRear
Lock release buttonLock release button
(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of \
the
seat to remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1)
(5)(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE:The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second row seat
Height Angle (if equipped)
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