Toyota Highlander HV 2008 Owners Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
2
When driving
Interior
3
features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
specifications
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For US owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for US owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-6. Refueling ........................... 115
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 115
1-1. Hybrid system .................... 30
Hybrid system ...................... 30
1-2. Key information.................. 42
Keys ..................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 44
Smart key system................. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 65
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 77
Glass hatch .......................... 82
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)................. 84
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats............................ 87
Head restraints..................... 96
Seat belts ............................. 99
Steering wheel ................... 105
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror................................ 106
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 108
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 110
Power windows .................. 110
Moon roof ........................... 112
1-7. Theft deterrent system..... 120
Immobilizer system............. 120
Alarm (if equipped) ............. 124
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 127
1-8. Safety information ............ 128
Correct driving posture ....... 128
SRS airbags ....................... 130
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 142
Child restraint systems ....... 148
Installing child restraints ..... 152
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures........... 164
Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Power (ignition) switch........ 174
EV-Drive Mode ................... 178
Transmission
Turn signal lever ................. 182
Parking brake ..................... 183
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 184
Gauges and meters ............ 184
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 186
Multi-information
display .............................. 190
....................... 180
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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers .............................. 200
Headlight switch.................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................... 208
Cruise control...................... 208
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 211
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information........... 220
Utility vehicle
precautions ....................... 220
Cargo and luggage ............. 225
Vehicle load limits
................. 229
Winter driving tips ............... 230
Trailer towing ...................... 234
Dinghy towing ..................... 244
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger .................. 248
Front manual air
conditioning system.......... 248
Front automatic air
conditioning system.......... 253
Rear manual air
conditioning system.......... 261
Rear automatic air
conditioning system.......... 264
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 267
Windshield wiper
de-icer .............................. 269
Using the steering wheel
climate remote control
switches ........................... 270
3-2. Using the audio
system............................. 271
Audio system (without
navigation system) ........... 271
Using the radio ................... 274
Using the CD player ........... 280
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 287
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 294
Using the AUX adapter....... 297
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 299
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3-3. Using the rear audio
system............................. 301
Rear seat entertainment
system features................ 301
Using the DVD player
(DVD video)...................... 308
Using the DVD player
(video CD)........................ 316
Using the DVD player
(audio CD/CD text)........... 318
Using the DVD player
(MP3 discs) ...................... 319
Using the video mode ........ 321
Changing the initial
setting .............................. 323
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 330
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features ............................ 330
Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular
phone).............................. 334
Making a phone call ........... 342
Setting a cellular phone...... 346
Security and system
setup ................................ 351
Using the phone book ........ 354
3-5. Using the interior
lights ............................... 361
Interior lights list ................. 361
• Personal/interior light
main switch ...................... 362
• Personal/interior lights...... 362
• Interior light ...................... 363
3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 364
List of storage features ....... 364
• Glove box ......................... 365
• Console box ..................... 365
• Overhead console ............ 366
• Cup holders ...................... 368
• Bottle holders ................... 372
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 373
• Side table ......................... 376
3-7. Other interior features...... 378
Sun visors........................... 378
Vanity mirror ....................... 379
Conversation mirror ............ 380
Power outlet........................ 381
Seat heaters ....................... 384
Armrests ............................. 386
Floor mat ............................ 387
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 388
Garage door opener ........... 394
Compass ............................ 399
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 404
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 404
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 407
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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 410
Maintenance
requirements..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance.................... 416
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning the jack ............. 422
Engine compartment........... 424
Tires .................................... 439
Tire inflation pressure
........... 447
Wheels ................................ 451
Air conditioning filter............ 453
Key battery.......................... 456
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 459
Light bulbs........................... 470
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 491
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 491
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 500
If you have a flat tire ........... 501
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................ 513
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P .............. 515
If you lose your keys........... 516
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 517
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged .................... 519
If your vehicle overheats .... 523
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 527
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Vehicle specifications
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4
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When trouble arises
5-1. Essential information ....... 482
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 482
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 488
Event data recorder ............ 489
6-1. Specifications ................... 530
Maintenance data (fuel,
oil level, etc.) .................... 530
Fuel information.................. 544
Tire information .................. 547
6-2. Customization................... 559
Customizable features........ 559
6-3. Initialization....................... 562
Items to initialize................. 562
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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For US owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 564
Index
Abbreviation list......................... 566
Alphabetical index ..................... 568
What to do if... ............................ 577
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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P. 200
Pictorial index
P. 204
P. 200
P. 420
P. 205
P. 112
P. 108
P. 182
Headlights
Hood
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Moon roof
Outside rear view
mirrors
Parking and side marker
lights
Front turn signal lights
Fog lights
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P. 439
P. 501
P. 539
P. 547
P. 77
P. 74
P. 200
P. 207
Rear window defogger
P. 267
P. 82
P. 200
P. 182
P. 115
Glass hatch
Side doors
Back door
Rear window wiper
License plate lights
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Fuel filler door
Tail and side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
: If equipped
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P. 130
P. 365
P. 368
P. 386
P. 130
P. 99
P. 84
P. 372
P. 130
P. 130
P. 96
P. 110
P. 87
Pictorial index
P. 387
Interior
Front seats
Seat belts
Head restraints
Power window switches
Rear seats
C
Console box
Bottle holders
SRS driver airbag
SRS driver knee airbag
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Cup holders
Armrests
SRS front passenger
airbag
Floor mat
SRS side airbags
A
P. 381
P. 368
P. 373
P. 368
P. 180
P. 181
P. 178
P. 515
Shift lever
Shift lock
override button
Cup holders
Cup holders
Auxiliary box
“EV” switch
Power outlet
“ECON” switch
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P. 74
Pictorial index
P. 110
P. 110
P. 74
B
Interior
Inside door lock button
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Door lock switch
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C
P. 366
P. 380
P. 394
P. 112
P. 378
P. 362
P. 301
P. 130
P. 399
P. 106
P. 379
P. 363
P. 362
P. 363
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Garage door opener switches
Moon roof switches
Personal/interior lights
Rear seat entertainment system
Interior light
Personal/interior lights
Interior light
SRS curtain shield airbags
Overhead console
Conversation mirror
Compass
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 368
P. 365
P. 365
P. 368
P. 264
P. 261
Interior
D
Vehicles with a rear manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning
system
Console box
Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system
Cup holders
Air conditioning
system
Cup holders
Console box
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E
P. 373
P. 376
P. 368
Auxiliary box
Side table
Cup holders
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P. 211
P. 105
P. 365
Pictorial index
P. 78
P. 183
P. 420
P. 373
P. 174
P. 190
P. 115
P. 204
P. 200
P. 182
P. 205
P. 207
P. 184
Instrument panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Gauges and
meters
“POWER” switch
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
Multi-information
display
Power back door
main switch
Glove box
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
Parking brake pedal
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Auxiliary box
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A
P. 381
P. 77
P. 185
P. 269
P. 108
Instrument panel light control dial
Windshield wiper de-icer
switch
Outside rear view
mirror switches
Power back door switch
Power outlet main switch
: If equipped
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P. 335
Pictorial index
P. 299
P. 270
P. 208
P. 335
P. 190
B
Audio remote control switches
Instrument panel
Climate remote control switches
“DISP” switch
Cruise control switch
Telephone switch , *
Talk switch , *
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C
P. 271
P. 120, 124
P. 120, 124
Vehicles without navigation system
Security indicator
Vehicles with navigation system
Audio system
Emergency flasher switch
Rear view
monitor/navigation
system*
Security indicator
Emergency flasher switch
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 267
P. 267
P. 253
P. 248
Instrument panel
D
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
Air conditioning
system
switch /rear window defogger switch
Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning
system
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
/rear window defogger switch
switch
E
P. 297
P. 373
P. 297
P. 384
P. 381
P. 381
Vehicles without seat heater
AUX adapter
Vehicles with seat heater
AUX adapter
Power outlet
Auxiliary box
Power outlet
Seat heater knobs
: If equipped
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A
Pictorial index
P. 321
P. 381
P. 390
P. 388
P. 388
P. 388
P. 381
A/V input adapter
Luggage compartment
Power outlet
Power outlet
Luggage cover
Auxiliary box
Cargo hooks
Shopping bag hooks
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P. 77
P. 77
A
Power back door switch
Back door strap
: If equipped
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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement,
we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.
■ Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of your Toyota
dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, they may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Safety symbol
Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle with
a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not
let this happen”.
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Before driving
1
1-1. Hybrid system .................. 30
Hybrid system .................... 30
1-2. Key information................ 42
Keys ................................... 42
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors........... 44
Smart key system .............. 44
Wireless remote control ..... 65
Side doors.......................... 74
Back door........................... 77
Glass hatch ........................ 82
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 84
Front seats ......................... 84
Rear seats.......................... 87
Head restraints................... 96
Seat belts ........................... 99
Steering wheel ................. 105
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................. 106
Outside rear view
mirrors............................ 108
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ..................... 110
Power windows ................ 110
Moon roof......................... 112
1-6. Refueling......................... 115
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................. 115
1-7. Theft deterrent
system .......................... 120
Immobilizer system .......... 120
Alarm................................ 124
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .......................... 127
1-8. Safety information ......... 128
Correct driving
posture........................... 128
SRS airbags..................... 130
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...... 142
Child restraint systems..... 148
Installing child
restraints ........................ 152
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1-1. Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
■ When stopped/during take-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
take-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.
Hybrid system
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