2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 78
Glass hatch .......................... 87
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 89
Rear seats ............................ 92
Head restraints ................... 101
Seat belts ........................... 104
Steering wheel ................... 111
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 112
Outside rear view mirrors ... 114
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 116
Moon roof ........................... 118 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 121
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 126
Alarm .................................. 130
Theft prevention labels ....... 133
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 134
SRS airbags ....................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 154
Installing child restraints ..... 158
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 170
Power (ignition) switch........ 180
EV-Drive Mode ................... 184
Transmission ...................... 186
Turn signal lever ................. 188
Parking brake ..................... 189
Horn .................................... 190
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 191
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Multi-information display ..... 197
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 207
Fog light switch ................... 211
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 212
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 215
Rear view monitor system .............................. 218
Driving assist systems ........ 222
Hill-start assist control ......... 226
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle 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.......... 262
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) ........................ 326
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 328
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 329
Using the video mode ........ 331
Changing the initial setting .............................. 333
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 340
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 344
Making a phone call ........... 352
Setting a cellular phone...... 356
Security and system setup ................................ 361
Using the phone book ........ 364 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 371
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 372
• Personal/interior lights ...... 372
• Interior light ....................... 373
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 374
• Glove box ......................... 375
• Console box ..................... 376
• Overhead console ............ 377
• Cup holders ...................... 378
• Bottle holders ................... 382
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 383
• Side table ......................... 385
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 387
Vanity mirrors ..................... 388
Conversation mirror ............ 389
Power outlet........................ 390
Seat heaters ....................... 393
Armrests ............................. 395
Floor mat ............................ 396
Luggage compartment features ............................ 397
Garage door opener ........... 403
Compass ............................ 409

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 414
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 417
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 420
General maintenance.......... 422
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 425
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 426
Hood ................................... 430
Positioning a floor jack ........ 432
Engine compartment ........... 434
Tires .................................... 449
Tire inflation pressure ......... 457
Wheels ................................ 460
Air conditioning filter............ 462
Electronic key battery.......... 465
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 468
Light bulbs........................... 479 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 492
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 493
If you think something is wrong ............................ 499
Event data recorder ............ 500
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 502
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 511
If you have a flat tire ........... 512
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 524
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 526
If you lose your keys........... 527
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 528
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 530
If your vehicle overheats .... 534
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 538
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 540
Fuel information ................. 554
Tire information .................. 557
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 569
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 572
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 574
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 575
Abbreviation list........................ 578
Alphabetical index .................... 579
What to do if... .......................... 589
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Headlights P. 207
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 211
Parking and side markerlights
P. 207
Hood P. 430
Windshield wipers P. 212
Moon roof  P. 118
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 114
Front turn signal lights P. 188