Toyota Highlander Reference guide
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Toyota Highlander: Your Versatile Travel Companion
With your new Toyota Highlander, you've got a vehicle that's up for any adventure. From its spacious cabin to its advanced safety features, the Highlander is designed to make your journeys more comfortable and secure. Here are a few key features to get you started:
- Configure the cabin to your liking with adjustable and foldable seats, allowing for flexible cargo space.
- Keep your hands on the wheel and control audio, phone, and cruise control using the steering wheel-mounted buttons.
- Monitor vehicle information, including fuel level, odometer, and warning indicators, on the multi-information display.
Toyota Highlander: Your Versatile Travel Companion
With your new Toyota Highlander, you've got a vehicle that's up for any adventure. From its spacious cabin to its advanced safety features, the Highlander is designed to make your journeys more comfortable and secure. Here are a few key features to get you started:
- Configure the cabin to your liking with adjustable and foldable seats, allowing for flexible cargo space.
- Keep your hands on the wheel and control audio, phone, and cruise control using the steering wheel-mounted buttons.
- Monitor vehicle information, including fuel level, odometer, and warning indicators, on the multi-information display.
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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
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.
Jack handle
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Have a question about the main features of your new Toyota? Find
the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Reference Guide, which
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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 entry
1
6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart key
1,2
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25
Auto lock functions
1
11
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 11
Door-Power back 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)
3
23
Lights
1
& turn signals 16
Moonroof 12
Multi-information display
2
18
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
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3
HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-Stow
TM
second-row seat
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2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio control
1
Steering wheel climate control
1
Multi-information display button
1
Voice command button
1
Telephone control
1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
1
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
Emergency flasher button
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt
reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
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 button
1
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
1
Windshield wiper de-ice switch
1
Power rear view mirror control
Outside rear view mirror
1
/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without
navigation system
Manual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system
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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 warning
1
Brake system warning
1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator/warning
“SNOW” indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
1
Airbag SRS warning
1
Master warning
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
Low fuel level warning
1
Electric power steering system warning
1
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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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
1
The ignition switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park
1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
Snow mode
Push
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icey road conditions.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n
Tu r n
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
Push
Push
Tu r n
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.”
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.”
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
Push
Push and hold
Instrument panel Back door (close only)
Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Position
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Manual seat
Power seat
Without third seat With third seat
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button
Lock release button
(1) Remove the second-row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the
seat to remove.
(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1)
(5)(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-Stow
TM
second-row seat
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
From outside
Left side remote seat
Right side remote seat release
(2) Fold down
From inside
Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash
and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
(1) Pull up
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
* If equipped
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
*
Tu r n
With DRL OFF switch
Without DRL OFF switch
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped)
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater)
Instrument panel (without seat heater)
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Beside second row
seat
Center console
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Multi-information display (if equipped)
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Running time from engine start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rear view
monitor displays.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
mid-way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
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Toyota Highlander Reference guide
- Category
- CD players
- Type
- Reference guide
Toyota Highlander: Your Versatile Travel Companion
With your new Toyota Highlander, you've got a vehicle that's up for any adventure. From its spacious cabin to its advanced safety features, the Highlander is designed to make your journeys more comfortable and secure. Here are a few key features to get you started:
- Configure the cabin to your liking with adjustable and foldable seats, allowing for flexible cargo space.
- Keep your hands on the wheel and control audio, phone, and cruise control using the steering wheel-mounted buttons.
- Monitor vehicle information, including fuel level, odometer, and warning indicators, on the multi-information display.
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