Toyota Highlander 2008 User manual

POWERED

2008

Quick Reference Guide

This iGuide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual

located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to

review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will

have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and

limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and

Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can

also be found in the Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2008 Highlander Hybrid 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 key system1,2 7

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22

Audio 24-25

Auto lock functions111

Clock 26

Cruise control 23

Cup holders 19

Door-Power back 19

EV-Drive Mode 12

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323

Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10

Lights1& turn signals 16

Moonroof 22

Multi-information display218

Parking brake 12

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 12

Steering wheel switches 25

Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)27

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12

Transmission 11

Windows-Power 18

Windshield wipers & washers 15

Doors-Child safety locks 29

Door locks 28

Seat belts 28

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28

Spare tire & tools 29

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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

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Instrument panel

Steering wheel audio controls

Steering wheel climate controls1

Multi-information display button

Voice command button1,2

Telephone controls1,2

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and

front fog light controls1

Wiper and washer controls

Multi-information display

Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2

Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator1

Emergency flasher button

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and

front passenger seat belt reminder lights

Power back door main switch1

Power button

Cruise control

Steering wheel controls

Automatic Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

Fuel filler door opener

Power back door button

Instrument panel light control

115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1

Windshield wiper de-ice switch1

Power rearview mirror control

Outside rearview 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

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Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

Power meter

Engine coolant temperature

Service indicator and reminder

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Trip meter reset knob

Odometer and two trip meters

Transmission shift position indicator

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)

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Low fuel level warning1

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1

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

Cruise control indicator2

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Open door warning1

Airbag SRS warning1

Master warning1

Electric power steering system warning1

“READY” indicator

Front fog light indicator

“ECON” indicator

“EV” indicator

Variable economy zone indicator

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Power back door operation (if equipped)

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Smart Key system

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.

All systems OFF.

ACCESSORY

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 door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting Hybrid System)

Push

Glass hatch unlock

Back door lock/unlock

Push

Lock

Push

Unlock

Hood release

Pull up latch and

raise hood

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.

Push*

Tu r n

Store

Engage support rod

* It may take up to 10 seconds after

pushing button for the door to

open if the internal tank pressure

is high.

Pull

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