2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID wheel

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●When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position, start the hybrid sys-
tem. Be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into D or the R position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. ( P. 549)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
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When driving
NOTICE
■
When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper as this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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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
3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear 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
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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Type C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 284
Using the CD playerP. 290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 297
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 304
Using the AUX adapterP. 307
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 309

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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you hear
a beep.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
CD player without changer:
FM1 FM2 CD AUXAM
CD player with changer:
FM1FM2 CD changer AUXAMSAT1 SAT2SAT3
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio: Selects radio sta-
tions
CD: Selects tracks, files
(MP3 and WMA) and discs
Turns the power on, selects
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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you
hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file
Press to select CD mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select t he desired track/file.
Selecting a folder (CD player without changer only)
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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