Toyota Highlander 2009 Owner's Manual

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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)

Towing eyelet

Jack

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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

1,2

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22 Audio 24-25

Auto lock functions

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®)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27

Lights1& turn signals 16

Moonroof 12

Multi-information display

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

Seats-Stowing third row seats 14 Steering lock release 11 Steering wheel controls 25 Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 19 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12 Windows-Power 18 Windshield wipers & washers 15

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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

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls

Wiper and washer controls Multi-information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator

1,2

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)

VSC/TRAC OFF switch

Manual Air Conditioning

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Cruise control Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Power back door button

Instrument panel light control 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Windshield wiper de-icer switch

Power rearview mirror control Outside rearview mirror

/Rear window defogger button

Air Conditioning controls

Vehicles without navigation system

Vehicles with navigation system

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If equipped

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.”

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

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.

Engine oil replacement reminder

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Master warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Electric power steering system warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

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

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SNOW indicator

Cruise control indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Traction control OFF indicator

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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

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

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

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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

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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Fuel tank door release and cap

Hood release

Pull

Store

Turn

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engage support rod

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

Engine maintenance

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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.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift

from Park.

“S”

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

Floor shift type:

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)

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.

“D”

Snow mode

Push

The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in snowy or icey road conditions.

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.

Steering lock release

Smart Key system Without Smart Key system

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Turn

Door locks

Parking brake

Unlock

Push

Lock

Turn

Push

Set: Depress Release: Depress again

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

Length

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

Open

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

Tilt

Door-Power back (if equipped)

Instrument panel Back door (close only)

Push and hold

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.

Push

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

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)

Power seat

Seat adjustments-Rear

Second row seat

Without third seat With third seat

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Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Third seat access lever Seatback release

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Head restraints

Front Rear

Height

Lock release button

Seats-Removing Center-Stow

Angle (if equipped)

Lock release button

second row seat

(1)

(4)

(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.

NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second row seats.

(5)

(3)(2)

Seats-Stowing third row seats (if equipped)

Pull

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Fold down

Pull

Seats-Folding down second row seats (if equipped)

From outside

Left side/center remote seat release

Right side remote seat release

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From inside

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

* Intermittent windshield

wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

Rear

Pull to wash and wipe

(1) Pull up

(2) Fold down

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

With DRL OFF switch

Headlights

Parking lights

Auto

DRL OFF

Without DRL OFF switch

Auto

Headlights

Parking lights

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) 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.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel (with seat heater)

Center console

Instrument panel (without seat heater)

Luggage compartment

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

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Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.

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) Driving distance from engine start (5) Average gas mileage (6) Average gas mileage history

Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rearview monitor displays.

Windows-Power

Driver side

Window lock switch

Down

Automatic operation (Driver’s window only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone controls

Microphone

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Volume

Voice command

End call

Start call

button

Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.

Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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 reduce window fogging. Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air. Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF

Rear manual

Airflow vent Temperature selector Fan speed

Air Conditioning (if equipped)

Front

automatic Air Conditioning

With rear Air Conditioning

Without rear Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Windshield airflow/defogger Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fan speed Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air Temperature selector (front passenger side) Air Conditioning ON/OFF “DUAL” button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear passengers. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers. Temperature selector (rear passenger) Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Climate control OFF Temperature selector (driver side)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear automatic Air Conditioning

Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF

Seat heaters (if equipped)

(if equipped)

Driver’s seat

Push

Front passenger’s seat

Push

Turn

Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.

Clock

Without multi-information display

H-Hour set M-Minute set

With multi-information display Press and hold “DISP” button. Select

“CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.

With multi-information display

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

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System ON/OFF

Increase speed

Cancel

Decrease speed

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Resume

Set

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for more details. 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.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Type 1

Eject CD

Station/CD track scan

Push to turn ON/OFF

Type 2 additional functions

Type 3 (with JBL speakers and Bluetooth®function)

Seek station/ CD track select

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number

Mode

AM/Satellite Radio

Push to skip up/down folder and radio category type

Mute

View CD text

Push to adjust tone & balance

Load CD(s)

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold

selection.

CD changer (Types 2 and 3 only)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.” To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

AUX audio jack

Without seat heater

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.

With seat heater

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Audio control

A/C control

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Temperature

Volume control

“ ”

A/C OFF

selector

Auto A/C ON

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek

the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track. “MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)

Remote control DVD player Headphone volume control and headphone jacks DVD screen 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Front audio system A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet Wireless headphones

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) (if equipped)

Slip indicator blinking, DAC indicator

DAC indicator blinking = DAC not engaged

DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button (system will engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode). Pressing the button again will turn system off.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

solid = DAC engaged

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Brake pedal

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after releasing brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Cup holders

Front

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Console box

Side table

Rear

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatbelts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seatbelts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks 3 times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

Note: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.

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