Toyota 2009 Highlander Hybrid Owner's manual

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1Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-

erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-

ing column.

2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other

interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6Vehicle

specifications Detailed vehicle information.

7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt

instructions for Canadian owners

Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

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1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system ...................... 30

1-2. Key information

Keys ..................................... 42

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 44

Wireless remote control ....... 65

Side doors ............................ 74

Back door ............................. 78

Glass hatch .......................... 84

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 86

Rear seats............................ 89

Head restraints..................... 98

Seat belts ........................... 101

Steering wheel ................... 108

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror................................ 109

Outside rear view

mirrors .............................. 111

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and

moon roof

Power windows .................. 113

Moon roof ........................... 115

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 118

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 123

Alarm .................................. 127

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 130

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture ....... 131

SRS airbags ....................... 133

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 145

Child restraint systems ....... 151

Installing child restraints ..... 155

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 168

Power (ignition) switch........ 178

EV-Drive Mode ................... 182

Transmission ...................... 184

Turn signal lever ................. 186

Parking brake ..................... 187

Horn.................................... 188

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2When driving

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 189

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 191

Multi-information display ..... 195

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 205

Fog light switch ................... 209

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 210

Rear window wiper and

washer .............................. 212

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 213

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 216

Driving assist systems ........ 220

Hill-start assist control......... 224

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle precautions ... 226

Cargo and luggage ............. 231

Vehicle load limits ............... 235

Winter driving tips ............... 236

Trailer towing ...................... 240

Dinghy towing ..................... 250

3-1. Using the air

conditioning system

and defogger

Front manual air

conditioning system.......... 254

Front automatic air

conditioning system.......... 260

Rear manual air

conditioning system.......... 269

Rear automatic air

conditioning system.......... 272

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 275

Windshield wiper

de-icer .............................. 277

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 278

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system (without

navigation system) ........... 279

Using the radio ................... 282

Using the CD player ........... 288

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 295

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 302

Using the AUX adapter....... 305

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 307

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3-3. Using the rear audio

system

Rear seat entertainment

system features................ 309

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 316

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 324

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 326

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs) ...................... 327

Using the video mode ........ 329

Changing the initial

setting .............................. 331

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features ............................ 338

Using the hands-free phone

system.............................. 342

Making a phone call ........... 350

Setting a cellular phone...... 354

Security and system

setup ................................ 359

Using the phone book ........ 362

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 369

• Personal/interior light

main switch....................... 370

• Personal/interior lights...... 370

• Interior light....................... 371

3-6. Using the storage

features

List of storage features ....... 372

• Glove box ......................... 373

• Console box ..................... 374

• Overhead console ............ 375

• Cup holders ...................... 376

• Bottle holders ................... 380

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 381

• Side table ......................... 384

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 386

Vanity mirrors ..................... 387

Conversation mirror ............ 388

Power outlet........................ 389

Seat heaters ....................... 392

Armrests ............................. 394

Floor mat ............................ 395

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 396

Garage door opener ........... 402

Compass ............................ 407

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 412

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 415

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 418

General maintenance.......... 420

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 423

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ....................... 424

Hood ................................... 428

Positioning a floor jack........ 430

Engine compartment........... 432

Tires .................................... 447

Tire inflation pressure ......... 455

Wheels................................ 459

Air conditioning filter............ 461

Electronic key battery.......... 464

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................. 467

Light bulbs........................... 478

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 490

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 491

If you think something

is wrong............................ 497

Event data recorder............ 498

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 500

If a warning message is

displayed .......................... 509

If you have a flat tire........... 510

If the hybrid system will

not start ............................ 522

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 524

If you lose your keys........... 525

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ......... 526

If the 12-volt battery is

discharged........................ 528

If your vehicle overheats .... 532

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 536

4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 538

Fuel information ................. 552

Tire information .................. 555

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 567

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 570

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 572

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 573

Abbreviation list......................... 576

Alphabetical index ..................... 577

What to do if... ........................... 589

6Vehicle specifications

7For owners

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Headlights P. 205

Pictorial index Exterior

Fog lights ∗ P. 209

Parking and side marker

lights P. 205

Hood P. 428

Windshield wipers P. 210

Moon roof ∗ P. 115

Outside rear view

mirrors P. 111

Front turn signal lights P. 186

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 447

P. 510

P. 547

P. 555

∗: If equipped

Back door P. 78

Side doors P. 74

Tail and side marker

lights P. 205

Rear window wiper P. 212

Rear window defogger

Glass hatch ∗

P. 275

P. 84

License plate lights P. 205

Rear turn signal lights P. 186

Fuel filler door P. 118

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SRS side airbags P. 133

Console box P. 374

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Cup holders P. 376

Armrests P. 394

SRS front passenger

airbag P. 133

Seat belts P. 101

Front seats P. 86

Bottle holders P. 380

SRS driver airbag

P. 133

SRS driver knee

airbag P. 133

Head restraints

Power window switches

Rear seats

P. 98

P. 113

P. 89

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Power outlet P. 389

Cup holders

Auxiliary box

P. 376

P. 381

Cup holders P. 376

Shift lever P. 184

“ECON” switch P. 185

“EV” switch P. 182

Shift lock

override button

P. 524

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B

Door lock switch P. 74

Pictorial index Interior

Power window switches P. 113

Window lock switch P. 113

Inside door lock button P. 74

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C

Overhead console

Conversation mirror

P. 375

P. 388

Garage door opener switches ∗

Moon roof switches ∗

P. 402

P. 115

Sun visors P. 386

Personal/interior lights P. 370

Rear seat entertainment system ∗

P. 309

SRS curtain shield airbags P. 133

Compass ∗ P. 407

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 109

∗: If equipped

Vanity mirrors P. 387

Interior light ∗

Personal/interior lights ∗

P. 371

P. 370

Interior light P. 371

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Cup holders P. 376

Air conditioning

system

P. 269, 272

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Console box P. 374

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Auxiliary box

Side table

P. 381

P. 384

Cup holders P. 376

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Rear view monitor system

(vehicles without navigation

system) P. 216

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

lever P. 108

Glove box P. 373

Pictorial index Instrument panel

Power back door

main switch ∗ P. 80

Parking brake pedal P. 187

Hood release lever P. 428

Auxiliary box P. 381

Power (ignition) switch P. 178

Multi-information

display P. 195

Fuel filler door opener P. 118

Fog light switch

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 209

P. 205

P. 186

Windshield wiper and

washer switch

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 210

P. 212

Gauges and

meters P. 189

Floor mat P. 395

Horn P. 188

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A

∗: If equipped

Power outlet main switch ∗ P. 389

Power back door switch ∗

P. 78

Instrument panel light control dial P. 190

Windshield wiper de-icer

switch ∗ P. 277

Outside rear view

mirror switches P. 111

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B

Talk switch ∗, *P. 343

Pictorial index Instrument panel

Audio remote control switches P. 307

Climate remote control switches ∗ P. 278

Cruise control switch

P. 213

Telephone switch ∗, * P. 343

“DISP” switch P. 195

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