HIGHLANDER
2009 Quick Reference Guide
MN 00505-QRG09-HL
Printed in the USA 8/08
2009
Highlander
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your 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 your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.
A word about safe vehicle operations
!
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Socket
adapter
Jack handle
Wrench
Jack handle
Spare tire
Removing the spare tire
(1)
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter 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.
(2) (3)
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Towing eyelet
Jack
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1
1,2
6
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
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27
Lights1& 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-Removing Center-Stow
second row seat
TM
14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls 25
Te le p ho ne controls (Bluetooth®) 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 29
Seatbelts 28
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 29
Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)
Automatic Air Conditioning
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-information display button
Voice command button
Telephone controls
1,2
1
1
1
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
1,2
1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger
seatbelt reminder lights
Power back door main switch
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
2
Manual Air Conditioning
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
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
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror
1
/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
Vehicles without
navigation system
Vehicles with
navigation system
1
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If equipped
2
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
3
OVERVIEW
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
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
Brake system warning
Driver seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
1
1
1
1
1
4
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
1
Master warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Electric power steering system warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
1
1
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Tail light indicator
Front fog light indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
1
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Traction control OFF indicator
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
2
1
1
1
5
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
With power back door
Without power back door
Push
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
With power back door
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)
With power back
door
Without power back door
Without power
back door
Push and hold
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Without Smart Key
system
With Smart Key
system
Push and hold
Panic button
Push and hold
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Green indicator ON
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Carrying
Depress
brake pedal
Push
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
ACC
ON
OFF
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Glass hatch unlock
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
Unlocking operation
Front door lock
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Front door unlock*
Grasp
Lock
Push
Unlock
Push
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Push
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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