Toyota Highlander, 2009, 2009 Highlander Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1
Before driving
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2
When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3
Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4
Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5
When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6
Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7
For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
Index
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing
and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 54
Side doors............................ 66
Back door............................. 71
Glass hatch.......................... 77
1-3.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 79
Rear seats............................ 82
Head restraints..................... 91
Seat belts............................. 94
Steering wheel ................... 100
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror................................ 101
Outside rear view mirrors... 103
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
windo
ws and moon roof
Power windows .................. 106
Moon roof........................... 108
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 111
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 115
Alarm.................................. 122
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 125
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 126
SRS airbags ....................... 128
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 140
Child restraint systems ....... 146
Installing child restraints ..... 151
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 173
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 177
Automatic Transmission..... 180
Turn signal lever................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn.................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters............ 188
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 190
Multi-information display..... 194
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Before driving
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When driving
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3
4
5
6
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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 203
Fog light switch................... 207
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 208
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 211
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 214
Driving assist systems ........ 218
Hill-start assist control......... 223
Downhill assist
control system
(4WD models only)........... 225
2-5. Driving information
Off-road 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.......... 263
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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Interior features
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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)........................ 327
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)........... 330
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs)...................... 331
Using the video mode ........ 333
Changing the initial
setting .............................. 335
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 342
Using the hands-free
phone system................... 346
Making a phone call........... 353
Setting a cellular phone...... 357
Security and system
setup ................................ 362
Using the phone book........ 365
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 372
Personal/interior light
main switch....................... 373
Personal/interior lights...... 373
Interior light....................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 375
Glove box ......................... 376
Console box ..................... 377
Overhead console ............ 378
Cup holders...................... 379
Bottle holders ................... 383
Auxiliary boxes ................. 384
Side table ......................... 386
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 388
Vanity mirrors ..................... 389
Clock (vehicles without
multi-information
display)............................. 390
Conversation mirror............ 391
Power outlets...................... 392
Seat heaters....................... 396
Armrests............................. 398
Floor mat ............................ 399
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 400
Garage door opener........... 406
Compass ............................ 411
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack........ 434
Engine compartment........... 437
Tires.................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote
control/electronic key
battery............................... 472
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 499
If you think something
is wrong............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 507
Event data recorder............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display)............................. 521
If you have a flat tire........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................... 537
If you lose your
keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)...................... 539
If the battery is
discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 548
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Maintenance and care
5
When trouble arises
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 552
Fuel information ................. 567
Tire information.................. 570
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 582
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 585
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 588
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 589
Abbreviation list........................ 592
Alphabetical index.................... 593
What to do if... .......................... 605
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Vehicle specifications
7
For owners
Index
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2
3
4
5
6
7
7
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Headlights
P. 203
Pictorial index
Exterior
Fog lights
P. 207
Parking and side marker
lights
P. 203
Hood
P. 432
Windshield wipers
P. 208
Moon roof
P. 108
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 103
Front turn signal lights
P. 185
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 453
P. 522
P. 562
P. 570
: If equipped
Back door
P. 71
Side doors
P. 66
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper
P. 210
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch
P. 277
P. 77
License plate lights
P. 203
Rear turn signal lights
P. 185
Fuel filler door
P. 111
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SRS side airbags
P. 128
Console box
P. 377
C
Cup holders
P. 379
Armrests
P. 398
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 128
Seat belts
P. 94
Front seats
P. 79
Bottle holders
P. 383
SRS driver airbag
P. 128
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 128
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
P. 91
P. 106
P. 82
Pictorial index
Interior
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A
Power outlet
P. 392
Cup holders
Auxiliary box
P. 379
P. 384
*: 4WD models
Cup holders
P. 379
Shift lever
P. 180
“SNOW” switch
P. 181
“DAC” switch*
P. 225
Shift lock
override button
P. 537
12
B
Door lock switch
P. 67
Pictorial index
Interior
Power window switches
P. 106
Window lock switch
P. 106
Inside door lock button
P. 67
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C
Overhead console
Conversation mirror
P. 378
P. 391
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
P. 406
P. 108
Sun visors
P. 388
Personal/interior lights
P. 373
Rear seat entertainment system
P. 311
SRS curtain shield airbags
P. 128
Compass
P. 411
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 101
: If equipped
Vanity mirrors
P. 389
Interior light
Personal/interior lights
P. 374
P. 373
Interior light
P. 374
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Pictorial index
Interior
Cup holders
P. 379
D
Rear air
conditioning
system
P. 271, 274
Console box
P. 377
15
E
Auxiliary box
Side table
P. 384
P. 386
Cup holders
P. 379
: If equipped
16
Rear view monitor system
Multi-information display
Clock
P. 214
P. 194
P. 390
Gauges and me-
ters
P. 188
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 100
Glove box
P. 376
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Power back door
main switch
P. 71
Enhanced VSC/TRAC off switch
P. 219
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 455
Parking brake pedal
P. 186
Hood release lever
P. 432
Auxiliary box
P. 384
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 173
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 207
P. 203
P. 185
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 208
P. 210
Horn
P. 187
Floor mat
P. 399
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A
: If equipped
Power outlet main switch
P. 392
Power back door switch
P. 71
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 189
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
P. 279
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 103
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B
Talk switch , *
P. 347
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Audio remote control switches
P. 309
Climate remote control switches
P. 280
Cruise control switch
P. 211
Telephone switch , *
P. 347
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart key system)
P. 177
“DISP” switch
P. 195
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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
C
Audio system
P. 281
Security indicator
P. 115, 122
Emergency flasher switch
P. 498
Security indicator
P. 115, 122
Emergency flasher switch
P. 498
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
20
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch
P. 277
D
Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch /rear window defogger switch
P. 277
Air conditioning
system
P. 263
Air conditioning
system
P. 256
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