Owners Manual
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...2008 Highlander Quick Reference Guide OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Light control-Instrument panel Smart key1,2 Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions1 Automatic Transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Door-Power back Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 Lights1 & turn signals Moonroof Multi-information display2 Parking brake Power outlets-12V DC Power outlets-115V AC Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seat heaters...
...2008 Highlander Quick Reference Guide OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Light control-Instrument panel Smart key1,2 Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions1 Automatic Transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Door-Power back Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 Lights1 & turn signals Moonroof Multi-information display2 Parking brake Power outlets-12V DC Power outlets-115V AC Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seat heaters...
Owners Manual
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... wheel) ...75 Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints ...Seat belts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror...Outside rear view mirrors ...75 78 87 90 96 97 99 2 When driving 2-1. Driving procedures...156 Driving the vehicle ...Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system) ...Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system) ...Automatic Transmission ...Turn signal lever ...Parking brake ...156 164 1-4. TABLE OF CONTENTS Index 1 Before driving 1-6. Safety information ...120 Correct driving posture ...SRS airbags ...Front passenger...
... wheel) ...75 Front seats ...Rear seats...Head restraints ...Seat belts ...Steering wheel ...Anti-glare inside rear view mirror...Outside rear view mirrors ...75 78 87 90 96 97 99 2 When driving 2-1. Driving procedures...156 Driving the vehicle ...Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system) ...Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system) ...Automatic Transmission ...Turn signal lever ...Parking brake ...156 164 1-4. TABLE OF CONTENTS Index 1 Before driving 1-6. Safety information ...120 Correct driving posture ...SRS airbags ...Front passenger...
Owners Manual
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... the steering wheel audio switches...265 268 274 281 7 6 288 291 293 3 Driving information...214 Off-road precautions ...Cargo and luggage ...Vehicle load limits ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...Dinghy towing ...214 219 223 224 228 238 264 5 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ...242 Front manual air conditioning system...Front automatic air conditioning system...Rear manual air conditioning system...Rear automatic air conditioning system...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...Windshield wiper de-icer ...Using the steering wheel climate remote...
... the steering wheel audio switches...265 268 274 281 7 6 288 291 293 3 Driving information...214 Off-road precautions ...Cargo and luggage ...Vehicle load limits ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...Dinghy towing ...214 219 223 224 228 238 264 5 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ...242 Front manual air conditioning system...Front automatic air conditioning system...Rear manual air conditioning system...Rear automatic air conditioning system...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...Windshield wiper de-icer ...Using the steering wheel climate remote...
Owners Manual
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... x Instrument panel "ENGINE START STOP" switch (vehicles with smart key system) P. 164 Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 197 Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 199 Fog light switch ∗ P. 196 Headlight switch P. 192 Turn signal lever P. 175 Gauges and meters P. 177 Rear view monitor system ∗ P. 203 Multi-information display ∗ P. 183 Clock ∗ P. 373 Power back door main switch ∗ P. 68 Glove box P. 359 VSC/TRAC off switch P. 210 Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 433 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 96 Parking brake...
... x Instrument panel "ENGINE START STOP" switch (vehicles with smart key system) P. 164 Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 197 Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 199 Fog light switch ∗ P. 196 Headlight switch P. 192 Turn signal lever P. 175 Gauges and meters P. 177 Rear view monitor system ∗ P. 203 Multi-information display ∗ P. 183 Clock ∗ P. 373 Power back door main switch ∗ P. 68 Glove box P. 359 VSC/TRAC off switch P. 210 Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 433 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 96 Parking brake...
Owners Manual
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... play XM® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is mounted inside the left -side rear quarter window. n XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C) Interior features 3 The optional Toyota genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to the continually changing position of XM® Satellite Radio. , and the receiver's 8-character ID *: Terms and services provided by turning it. Not available in signal strength and surrounding objects...
... play XM® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is mounted inside the left -side rear quarter window. n XM® Satellite Radio (type B and C) Interior features 3 The optional Toyota genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to the continually changing position of XM® Satellite Radio. , and the receiver's 8-character ID *: Terms and services provided by turning it. Not available in signal strength and surrounding objects...
Owners Manual
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... the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The combined weight (in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 6-1. Specifications Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater...
... the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The combined weight (in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 6-1. Specifications Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater...
Owners Manual
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... roof precautions ...105 Power window lock switch...101 Power window precautions ...102 Removed key battery precautions ...454 Seat belt extender precautions ...95 Seat belt precautions ...94 Seat heater precautions ...379 Child-protectors ...66 Cleaning Exterior...398 Interior ...401 Seat belts ...402 Clock ...183, 373 Compass...393 Condenser ...428 Console box ...359 Conversation mirror ...374 Cooling system Engine overheating ...520 Cruise control...200 Cup holders ...362 Curtain shield airbags ...122 Customizable features...554 D Daytime running light system ...194 Defogger Rear window...
... roof precautions ...105 Power window lock switch...101 Power window precautions ...102 Removed key battery precautions ...454 Seat belt extender precautions ...95 Seat belt precautions ...94 Seat heater precautions ...379 Child-protectors ...66 Cleaning Exterior...398 Interior ...401 Seat belts ...402 Clock ...183, 373 Compass...393 Condenser ...428 Console box ...359 Conversation mirror ...374 Cooling system Engine overheating ...520 Cruise control...200 Cup holders ...362 Curtain shield airbags ...122 Customizable features...554 D Daytime running light system ...194 Defogger Rear window...
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... Display Trip information ...183 Warning message ...498 Do-it-yourself maintenance...410 Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ...355 Wattage...538 Doors Door glasses ...101 Door lock ...32, 53, 64 Side mirrors...99 Downhill assist control system ...213 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...492 Driving Break-in tips ...157 Correct posture ...120 Procedures...156 Winter driving tips...224 DVD player...302 E Electric power steering (EPS) ...209 Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ...514...
... Display Trip information ...183 Warning message ...498 Do-it-yourself maintenance...410 Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ...355 Wattage...538 Doors Door glasses ...101 Door lock ...32, 53, 64 Side mirrors...99 Downhill assist control system ...213 Driver's seat belt reminder light ...492 Driving Break-in tips ...157 Correct posture ...120 Procedures...156 Winter driving tips...224 DVD player...302 E Electric power steering (EPS) ...209 Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ...514...
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...lights ...355 Fog light switch ...196 Headlight switch...192 Interior light switch ...357, 356 Outer foot lights...355 Personal light switch ...356 Replacing light bulbs...466 Turn signal lever ...175 Vanity lights...372 Wattage...538 Load capacity...223 Lock steering column...166, 169 Luggage cover ...384 J Jack Positioning a floor jack ...416 Replacing the wheel...499 Jack handle ...499 K Keyless entry...53 Keys Electronic key...30 Engine switch ...164, 168 If the electronic key does not operate properly...514 If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control transmitter...513 Ignition switch...
...lights ...355 Fog light switch ...196 Headlight switch...192 Interior light switch ...357, 356 Outer foot lights...355 Personal light switch ...356 Replacing light bulbs...466 Turn signal lever ...175 Vanity lights...372 Wattage...538 Load capacity...223 Lock steering column...166, 169 Luggage cover ...384 J Jack Positioning a floor jack ...416 Replacing the wheel...499 Jack handle ...499 K Keyless entry...53 Keys Electronic key...30 Engine switch ...164, 168 If the electronic key does not operate properly...514 If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control transmitter...513 Ignition switch...
Owners Manual
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... Spare tire...499 Spark plug ...531 Specifications...526 Speech command switch ...329 Speedometer ...177 Steering Column lock release...166, 169 Steering wheel Adjustment ...96 Audio switches ...293 Climate remote control switches...264 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs...466 Wattage...538 Storage feature ...358 Storage precautions ...221 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...523 Sun visors ...371 Switch Engine switch...164, 168 Fog light switch ...196 Ignition switch ...164, 168 Light switches ...192 Power door lock switch ...65 Power window switch...101 SNOW switch...172 Window lock switch...
... Spare tire...499 Spark plug ...531 Specifications...526 Speech command switch ...329 Speedometer ...177 Steering Column lock release...166, 169 Steering wheel Adjustment ...96 Audio switches ...293 Climate remote control switches...264 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs...466 Wattage...538 Storage feature ...358 Storage precautions ...221 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...523 Sun visors ...371 Switch Engine switch...164, 168 Fog light switch ...196 Ignition switch ...164, 168 Light switches ...192 Power door lock switch ...65 Power window switch...101 SNOW switch...172 Window lock switch...
Owners Manual
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...214 Off-road precautions ...Cargo and luggage ...Vehicle load limits ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...Dinghy towing ...214 219 223 224 228 238 265 5 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ...242 Front manual air conditioning system...Front automatic air conditioning system...Rear manual air conditioning system...Rear automatic air conditioning system...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...Windshield wiper de-icer ...Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches ...242 1 2-4. Using other driving systems ...200 Cruise control...Rear view...
...214 Off-road precautions ...Cargo and luggage ...Vehicle load limits ...Winter driving tips ...Trailer towing ...Dinghy towing ...214 219 223 224 228 238 265 5 3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ...242 Front manual air conditioning system...Front automatic air conditioning system...Rear manual air conditioning system...Rear automatic air conditioning system...Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...Windshield wiper de-icer ...Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches ...242 1 2-4. Using other driving systems ...200 Cruise control...Rear view...
Owners Manual
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... subject to the antenna wire mounted inside the left -side rear quarter window. Using the audio system n When the battery is required. Select "CH000" using number will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a problem. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to change without notice. 272 3-2. The antenna can be removed...
... subject to the antenna wire mounted inside the left -side rear quarter window. Using the audio system n When the battery is required. Select "CH000" using number will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a problem. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to change without notice. 272 3-2. The antenna can be removed...
Owners Manual
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... and not overloaded. Specifications Warning: The temperature grades for a tire that these items are established for this tire are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to which a tire may be inflated, shown...
... and not overloaded. Specifications Warning: The temperature grades for a tire that these items are established for this tire are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to which a tire may be inflated, shown...
Owners Manual
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...Spare tire...502 Spark plug ...535 Specifications...530 Speech command switch ...330 Speedometer ...177 Steering Column lock release...166, 169 Steering wheel Adjustment ...96 Audio switches ...294 Climate remote control switches ...265 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ...467 Wattage...542 Storage feature...358 Storage precautions ...221 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...527 Sun visors ...371 Switch Engine switch...164, 168 Fog light switch ...196 Ignition switch ...164, 168 Light switches ...192 Power door lock switch ...65 Power window switch...101 SNOW switch...172 Window lock switch...
...Spare tire...502 Spark plug ...535 Specifications...530 Speech command switch ...330 Speedometer ...177 Steering Column lock release...166, 169 Steering wheel Adjustment ...96 Audio switches ...294 Climate remote control switches ...265 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ...467 Wattage...542 Storage feature...358 Storage precautions ...221 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...527 Sun visors ...371 Switch Engine switch...164, 168 Fog light switch ...196 Ignition switch ...164, 168 Light switches ...192 Power door lock switch ...65 Power window switch...101 SNOW switch...172 Window lock switch...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5,000 Miles or 6 months Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs 10,000 Miles or 12 months Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions 2 Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering linkage and boots Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing...
... 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5,000 Miles or 6 months Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs 10,000 Miles or 12 months Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions 2 Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads: Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering linkage and boots Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving while towing...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... engine oil replacement. 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 30,000 Miles or 36 months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear...
... engine oil replacement. 2008 Highlander Scheduled Maintenance Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 30,000 Miles or 36 months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 60,000 Miles or 72 months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts 5 __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear differential oil (4WD) __ Steering gear...
... Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 60,000 Miles or 72 months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts 5 __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear differential oil (4WD) __ Steering gear...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 90,000 Miles or 108 Months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear differential oil (4WD) __ Steering gear...
... Guide MAINTENANCE LOG 90,000 Miles or 108 Months Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Inspect the following: __ Automatic transmission fluid __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant 3 __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Front differential oil 4 __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Rear differential oil (4WD) __ Steering gear...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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..., excessive wear and fluid leakage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. A qualified technician should perform these operations. CABIN AIR FILTER Replace at specified intervals. More frequent replacement may shorten filter's life. HIGHLANDER 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are damaged. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Inspect or replace at which mileage/time intervals each component for cracks, deterioration and damage. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS Check the drive shaft boots and clamps...
..., excessive wear and fluid leakage. A qualified technician should perform these operations. A qualified technician should perform these operations. CABIN AIR FILTER Replace at specified intervals. More frequent replacement may shorten filter's life. HIGHLANDER 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are damaged. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Inspect or replace at which mileage/time intervals each component for cracks, deterioration and damage. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS Check the drive shaft boots and clamps...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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... you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for performance of maintenance is not covered by any failure or noncompliance caused by this warranty. Air/Fuel Metering System • Engine control computer (engine control module) • Throttle body Air Induction System • Intake manifold and intake air surge tank Catalyst System • Catalytic converter (warm-up three-way catalyst) • Exhaust center pipe • Exhaust manifold Evaporative Control System • Charcoal canister • Fuel tank 22 Your Warranties in -service date, whichever...
... you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for performance of maintenance is not covered by any failure or noncompliance caused by this warranty. Air/Fuel Metering System • Engine control computer (engine control module) • Throttle body Air Induction System • Intake manifold and intake air surge tank Catalyst System • Catalytic converter (warm-up three-way catalyst) • Exhaust center pipe • Exhaust manifold Evaporative Control System • Charcoal canister • Fuel tank 22 Your Warranties in -service date, whichever...