Toyota Highlander 2008 User manual
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle.
Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by
turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack handle
Towing eyeletAdapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack
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Jack handle
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Doors-Child safety locks
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2008 Highlander Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart key1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock functions111
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 11
Door-Power back 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Lights1& turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-information display218
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlets-115V AC 17
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 25
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wiper & washer 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 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-StowTM
second-row seat 14
2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio control1
Steering wheel climate control1
Multi-information display button1
Voice command button1
Telephone control1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display1
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch1
Power button (Smart Key)1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped) Automatic Air Conditioning
3
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Power back door button1
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Windshield wiper de-ice switch1
Power rear view mirror control
Outside rear view mirror1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without
navigation system
Manual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system
4
OVERVIEW
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 indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
5
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator/warning
“SNOW” indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Low fuel level warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Tail light indicator
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped) Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key
system
With Smart Key
system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key* (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 pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Front door unlock*
Grasp
Front door lock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Glass hatch unlock Back door lock/unlock
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
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.
Pull Tu r n
Store
Engage support
rod
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