TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Highlander Hybrid
!A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 8Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Clock 26Cruise control23Cup holders27Door-Power back 19EV-Drive Mode12Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Hybrid Synergy Drive System10Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof 22Multi-information display218Parking brake12Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC17Rear seat entertainment system26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints14
Seats-Stowing third row seats14Steering lock release 12Steering wheel switches25Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)19Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Transmission 11Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Door locks 28Seatbelts28Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor28Spare tire & tools29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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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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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
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 seatbelt reminder lights
Power back door main switch
1
Power button
Cruise control
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Vehicles without navigation
systemManual Air ConditioningVehicles with navigation
system
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 vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “ Navigation System
Owner’s Manual .”
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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 indicator1
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)
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
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.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Driving Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Variable economy zone indicator
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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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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 pedalCarrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
* 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.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to lock/unlockCarry remote to lock/unlock
Push
Grasp
Push
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 afterpushing button for the door to
open if the internal tank pressure
is high.
Pull
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