TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2008 XU40 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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Quick Reference Guide

This iGuideis not intended as a substitute for theOwner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review theOwner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2008 Highlander Hybrid Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel9
Smart key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Clock 26Cruise control 23Cup holders 19Door-Power back 19EV-Drive Mode 12Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof 22Multi-information display218Parking brake 12Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC 17Rear seat entertainment system 26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear 13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14Steering lock release 12Steering wheel switches 25Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)27Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Transmission 11Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Door locks 28Seat belts 28Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTMsecond-row seat14

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and
front fog light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
1,2
Theft deterrent system/Immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and
front passenger seat belt reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button
Cruise control
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
1
Windshield wiper de-ice switch1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror1/Back window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without navigation
systemManual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with navigation
system

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Indicator symbols
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
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
“READY” indicator
Front fog light indicator
“ECON” indicator
“EV” indicator
Variable economy zone indicator

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power back door operation (if equipped)
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedalCarryingGreen indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Front door unlock*
GraspFront door lock
* 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.
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Push
Glass hatch unlockBack door lock/unlock
Push Lock
Push Unlock

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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
Push*
Tu r n
Store
Engage support rod
* It may take up to 10 seconds after
pushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
Pull
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