Toyota HIGHLANDER HV 2009 Reference Guide

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2009 Quick Reference Guide

2009

Highlander Hybrid

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 Hybrid.

A word about safe vehicle operations

!

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander Hybrid operations. Every Highlander Hybrid 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.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

Clock 26
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door-Power back 19
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

3

23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10

Lights1& turn signals 16

Moonroof 22

Multi-information display

2

18

Parking brake 12
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 12
Steering wheel switches 25
Te le p ho ne controls (Bluetooth®)19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 29
Door locks 28
Seatbelts 28
Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
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.

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Automatic Air Conditioning

Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls

1

Multi-information display button
Voice command button
Telephone controls

1,2

1,2

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/Immobilizer indicator

1

1,2

Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and
front passenger seatbelt reminder lights
Power back door main switch

1

Power button
Cruise control

2

Manual Air Conditioning

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Windshield wiper de-ice switch

1

Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror

1

/Back 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

Power meter
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Transmission shift position indicator

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)

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

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

4

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Electric power steering system warning

1

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

READY indicator

EV Drive Mode indicator

Eco Driving Mode indicator

Front fog light indicator

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator

Cruise control indicator

2

1

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Variable economy zone indicator

2

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

5

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

Power back door operation (if equipped)

Panic button

Push and hold

Push and hold

6

Smart Key system

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 Hybrid System)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock

Glass hatch unlock

Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.

All systems OFF.

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Unlocking operation

Front door lock

Push

Front door unlock*

Back door lock/unlock

Grasp

Lock

Push

Push

Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock

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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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Tu rn

Hood release

Pull

Store

Push*

* It may take up to 10 seconds after

pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.

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

8

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

-

Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap

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.”

9

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Hybrid Synergy Drive System

The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline
engine and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of
power for the vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied
the braking force generates electricity which is then sent to the traction
battery. In addition, the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The
benefits are better fuel economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved
performance.

Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System

are shown on the multi-information display and/or navigation
system screen (if equipped).

Tips for improved fuel economy

-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s
Manual.

-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.

-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the
highway.

-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking
energy.

-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.

Starting the Hybrid System

(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly

and firmly.

(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light

remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.

10

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.

Transmission

1

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Engine braking

B

1

The “POWER” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.

2

The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when
engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).

Eco Driving Mode

2

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push

Eco Driving Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating and braking.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

EV-Drive Mode

Push

EV-Drive Mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the
hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Steering lock release

Tu rn

Push

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.

Parking brake

Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

12

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

Seat position (forward/backward)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)

Power seat

Seat adjustments-Rear

Second row seat

Without third seat With third seat

OVERVIEW 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.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Head restraints

Front Rear

Lock release button

Seats-Removing Center-Stow

Lock release button

TM

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)

Seat-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)

Pull

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Fold down

Pull

Seats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)

From outside

Left side remote seat

Right side remote seat release

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

From inside

(1) Pull up

(2) Fold down

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

Pull to wash and wipe

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

Rear

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

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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

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns

on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after a

delay of 30 seconds.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Tu rn

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

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

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Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel (with seat heater)

Center console

Instrument panel (without seat heater)

Luggage compartment

Power switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

Beside second row seat

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Power switch must be set at “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-information display

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
(7) Current tire pressure
(8) Energy monitor

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

Windows-Power

Driver side

Window lock
switch

Up

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.

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Door-Power back (if equipped)

Instrument panel Back door (close only)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push and hold

Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again

Push

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Vol ume

Microphone

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.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Front

manual Air Conditioning

Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Back 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)

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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)/Back window defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
“DUAL”/“SYNC” 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 (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
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)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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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 seat

Push

Push

Front passenger seat

Tu rn

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

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.

Open

Close

Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.

Tilting operation

Tilt

Close

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Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

Increase speed

Cancel

System ON/OFF

1

Resu me

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2

Decrease speed

1

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

2

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

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.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e 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.”

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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 switches

Audio control

Climate control (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Volume control

v

“ ”

v

System OFF

Temperature
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.

25

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

Clock

Press and hold “DISP” button. Select “CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as
indicated on screen.

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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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Console box

Rear

Side table

27

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.

Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including the
spare), indicator light illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will
turn off the light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have
the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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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

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Socket
adapter

Jack handle

Wrench

Towing eyelet

Jack

Jack handle

Spare tire

Removing the spare tire

(2) (3)(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.

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