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... bolt. 2009 Highlander This Quick Reference Guide is current at any time without notice. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this Quick Reference Guide is a summary of Highlander operations. Wrench Jack handle Spare tire Removing the spare tire (1) (2) (3) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES (1) Remove... throughout the Owner's Manual. wish you will allow the door to "LOCK" will have a better understanding of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Pay special attention to help you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and easily.
... bolt. 2009 Highlander This Quick Reference Guide is current at any time without notice. Every Highlander owner should review the Owner's Manual that accompanies this Quick Reference Guide is a summary of Highlander operations. Wrench Jack handle Spare tire Removing the spare tire (1) (2) (3) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES (1) Remove... throughout the Owner's Manual. wish you will allow the door to "LOCK" will have a better understanding of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Pay special attention to help you can locate and use the vehicle's main equipment quickly and easily.
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...HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 3 1 Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on customizing this feature. INDEX OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Light control-Instrument panel... 23 27 16 12 18 11 17 17 26 13 13 22 15 14 14 14 11 25 19 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS FEATURES/OPERATIONS 12 18 15 29 28 29 29 28 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Visit your Toyota dealer for instructions and more information.
...HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 3 1 Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on customizing this feature. INDEX OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Light control-Instrument panel... 23 27 16 12 18 11 17 17 26 13 13 22 15 14 14 14 11 25 19 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS FEATURES/OPERATIONS 12 18 15 29 28 29 29 28 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Visit your Toyota dealer for instructions and more information.
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Manual Air Conditioning Vehicles without navigation system OVERVIEW Vehicles with navigation system FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Cruise control Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Power back door button1 Instrument panel light control ... ON/OFF switch1 Windshield wiper de-icer switch1 Power rearview mirror control Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button Air Conditioning controls 1 2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If equipped For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual." 3
Manual Air Conditioning Vehicles without navigation system OVERVIEW Vehicles with navigation system FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Cruise control Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Power back door button1 Instrument panel light control ... ON/OFF switch1 Windshield wiper de-icer switch1 Power rearview mirror control Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button Air Conditioning controls 1 2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If equipped For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the "Navigation System Owner's Manual." 3
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...-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control indicator1 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 SNOW indicator Cruise control indicator2 Downhill Assist Control indicator1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Anti-lock Brake System warning1 Traction control OFF indicator1 2 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section...
...-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist Control indicator1 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1 SNOW indicator Cruise control indicator2 Downhill Assist Control indicator1 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Anti-lock Brake System warning1 Traction control OFF indicator1 2 If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section...
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... unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will change the operation mode in Park and brake pedal depressed. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Locking operation Front door lock Unlocking operation Front door unlock* Push Grasp Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock ...Glass hatch unlock Back door lock/unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Lock Push Unlock Push Carry remote to lock/unlock Push Carry remote to lock/unlock * Driver door unlocking function can be locked/...
... unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will change the operation mode in Park and brake pedal depressed. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Locking operation Front door lock Unlocking operation Front door unlock* Push Grasp Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock ...Glass hatch unlock Back door lock/unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Lock Push Unlock Push Carry remote to lock/unlock Push Carry remote to lock/unlock * Driver door unlocking function can be locked/...
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Light control-Instrument panel OVERVIEW + Brightness control Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
Light control-Instrument panel OVERVIEW + Brightness control Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
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... in the "D" position. "S" (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to shift from "D" position. Snow mode Push The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission Park* Reverse Neutral Drive "S" mode "S" "D" * The ignition switch must be "ON" and the brake pedal depressed to "S" position from Park. For best...
... in the "D" position. "S" (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to shift from "D" position. Snow mode Push The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission Park* Reverse Neutral Drive "S" mode "S" "D" * The ignition switch must be "ON" and the brake pedal depressed to "S" position from Park. For best...
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OVERVIEW Steering lock release Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Turn Turn Turn Push Push FEATURES/OPERATIONS Door locks Unlock Lock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again 11 Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to the Owner's Manual for more details. Refer to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
OVERVIEW Steering lock release Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Turn Turn Turn Push Push FEATURES/OPERATIONS Door locks Unlock Lock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again 11 Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to the Owner's Manual for more details. Refer to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
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... to the Owner's Manual for more details. 12 Refer to adjust while the vehicle is disconnected, the power back door needs to minimize wind noise. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
... to the Owner's Manual for more details. 12 Refer to adjust while the vehicle is disconnected, the power back door needs to minimize wind noise. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
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Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat OVERVIEW Seat position (forward/backward) Seat cushion angle Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Seat position, cushion angle and height Driver seat leg support (if equipped) Lumbar support (driver side only) Seat adjustments-Rear Second row seat Without third seat With third seat FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Third seat access lever Seatback release Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details. 13
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat OVERVIEW Seat position (forward/backward) Seat cushion angle Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Seat position, cushion angle and height Driver seat leg support (if equipped) Lumbar support (driver side only) Seat adjustments-Rear Second row seat Without third seat With third seat FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Third seat access lever Seatback release Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details. 13
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Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to the Owner's Manual for more details. 14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Height Angle (if equipped) Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Removing Center-StowTM second row seat (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Remove the ...
Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to the Owner's Manual for more details. 14 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Height Angle (if equipped) Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Removing Center-StowTM second row seat (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Remove the ...
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Interval wipe Slow Fast SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Rear Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe 15 Seats-Folding down second row seats (if equipped) OVERVIEW From outside Left side/center remote seat release Right side remote seat release (1) Pull up From inside (2) Fold down FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Front Adjust frequency* Single wipe * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease Pull to wash and wipe wipe frequency.
Interval wipe Slow Fast SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Rear Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe 15 Seats-Folding down second row seats (if equipped) OVERVIEW From outside Left side/center remote seat release Right side remote seat release (1) Pull up From inside (2) Fold down FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Front Adjust frequency* Single wipe * Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease Pull to wash and wipe wipe frequency.
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Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn 16 Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Headlights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF Auto Headlights Parking lights Low beam High beam flasher High beam -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on low beam.
Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn 16 Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Headlights With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Headlights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF Auto Headlights Parking lights Low beam High beam flasher High beam -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on low beam.
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Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Beside second row seat SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Key/Engine switch must be in the "ON" position to be used . Power outlets-12V DC Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater) OVERVIEW Center console Luggage compartment FEATURES/OPERATIONS Key/Engine switch must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used . 17
Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Beside second row seat SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Key/Engine switch must be in the "ON" position to be used . Power outlets-12V DC Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater) OVERVIEW Center console Luggage compartment FEATURES/OPERATIONS Key/Engine switch must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position to be used . 17
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... distance from engine start (5) Average gas mileage (6) Average gas mileage history Push and hold "DISP" to set up and release to fully open or close. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-information display (if equipped) Push "DISP" to change information in the opposite direction. Driver's window remains operable. 18 Window lock switch Deactivates all...
... distance from engine start (5) Average gas mileage (6) Average gas mileage history Push and hold "DISP" to set up and release to fully open or close. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-information display (if equipped) Push "DISP" to change information in the opposite direction. Driver's window remains operable. 18 Window lock switch Deactivates all...
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Refer to connect the telephone and the system. Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped) Audio unit Microphone OVERVIEW Steering wheel telephone controls FEATURES/OPERATIONS Volume Voice command button End call Start call SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to "Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)," Section 3-4 in the Owner's Manual for more details. 19
Refer to connect the telephone and the system. Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped) Audio unit Microphone OVERVIEW Steering wheel telephone controls FEATURES/OPERATIONS Volume Voice command button End call Start call SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to "Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)," Section 3-4 in the Owner's Manual for more details. 19
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Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for quick cooling. Use for cooler air. MAX A/C changes air intake to reduce window fogging. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger Temperature selector Fresh or recirculated cabin air Airflow vent In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator OFF) to recirculate. Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear manual Air Conditioning (if equipped) Airflow vent Temperature selector Fan speed 20
Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for quick cooling. Use for cooler air. MAX A/C changes air intake to reduce window fogging. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger Temperature selector Fresh or recirculated cabin air Airflow vent In " " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator OFF) to recirculate. Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear manual Air Conditioning (if equipped) Airflow vent Temperature selector Fan speed 20
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Climate control OFF Temperature selector (driver side) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 Windshield airflow/defogger Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger Fresh or recirculated... " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator OFF) to adjust automatically. Front automatic Air Conditioning With rear Air Conditioning Without rear Air Conditioning OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to reduce window fogging. Indicator OFF: Synchronize...
Climate control OFF Temperature selector (driver side) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 Windshield airflow/defogger Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger Fresh or recirculated... " or " " mode, use fresh air (" " indicator OFF) to adjust automatically. Front automatic Air Conditioning With rear Air Conditioning Without rear Air Conditioning OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to reduce window fogging. Indicator OFF: Synchronize...
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Turn clockwise for heater. Adjust as indicated on menu screen. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped) Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF Seat heaters (if equipped) Driver's seat Turn Push Push Front passenger's seat Push knob to pop the controller out. Select "CLOCK" on screen. 22 Clock Without multi-information display With multi-information display H-Hour set M-Minute set With multi-information display Press and hold "DISP" button.
Turn clockwise for heater. Adjust as indicated on menu screen. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped) Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF Seat heaters (if equipped) Driver's seat Turn Push Push Front passenger's seat Push knob to pop the controller out. Select "CLOCK" on screen. 22 Clock Without multi-information display With multi-information display H-Hour set M-Minute set With multi-information display Press and hold "DISP" button.
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... once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Refer to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com. * HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson... Controls, Inc. 23 Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to "Garage door opener," Section 3-7 in the Owner's Manual for ...
... once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Refer to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com. * HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson... Controls, Inc. 23 Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to "Garage door opener," Section 3-7 in the Owner's Manual for ...