Toyota Highlander HV 2008 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

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.

For US owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for US owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 404

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ................. 404

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior .................. 407

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

Vehicle specifications

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

For US owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 564

Index

Abbreviation list......................... 566

Alphabetical index ..................... 568

What to do if... ............................ 577

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 

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

P. 130

P. 365

P. 368

P. 386

P. 130

P. 99

P. 84

P. 372

P. 130

P. 96

P. 110

P. 87

Pictorial index

P. 387

Interior

Front seats

Seat belts

Head restraints

Power window switches

Rear seats

Console box

Bottle holders

SRS driver airbag

SRS driver knee airbag

Cup holders

Armrests

SRS front passenger airbag

Floor mat

SRS side airbags

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

P. 74

Pictorial index

P. 110

P. 74

Interior

Inside door lock button

Window lock switch

Power window switches

Door lock switch

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

Pictorial index

P. 368

P. 365

P. 368

P. 264

P. 261

Interior

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

P. 373

P. 376

P. 368

Auxiliary box

Side table

Cup holders

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

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

P. 335

Pictorial index

P. 299

P. 270

P. 208

P. 335

P. 190

Audio remote control switches

Instrument panel

Climate remote control switches 

“DISP” switch

Cruise control switch

Telephone switch , *

Talk switch , *

P. 271

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”.

Pictorial index

P. 267

P. 253

P. 248

Instrument panel

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

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger

/rear window defogger switch

switch

P. 297

P. 373

P. 297

P. 384

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

Pictorial index

P. 321

P. 381

P. 390

P. 388

P. 381

A/V input adapter 

Luggage compartment

Power outlet

Power outlet 

Luggage cover 

Auxiliary box

Cargo hooks

Shopping bag hooks

P. 77

Power back door switch

Back door strap



: If equipped

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.

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.

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.

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”.

Before driving

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

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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