audio TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 192
Headlight switch .................. 192
Fog light switch ................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 197
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 199
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 200
Cruise control ...................... 200
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 203
Downhill Assist Control system
(4WD models only) ........... 207
Driving assist systems ........ 209
2-5. Driving information ........... 214 Off-road precautions ........... 214
Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 223
Winter driving tips ............... 224
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing ..................... 238 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger .................. 242
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 242
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 247
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 255
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 258
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 263
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system ............................. 265
Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 265
Using the radio ................... 268
Using the CD player ........... 274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 281
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 288
Using the AUX adapter....... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 293
3Interior features

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3-3. Using the rear audio system ............................. 295
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 295
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 302
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 310
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 312
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 313
Using the video mode ........ 315
Changing the initial setting .............................. 317
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 324
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 324
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 328
Making a phone call ........... 336
Setting a cellular phone...... 340
Security and system setup ................................ 345
Using the phone book ........ 348
3-5. Using the interior lights ............................... 355
Interior lights list ................. 355
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 356
• Personal/interior lights...... 356
• Interior light ...................... 357 3-6. Using the storage
features ........................... 358
List of storage features ....... 358
• Glove box ......................... 359
• Console box ..................... 359
• Overhead console ............ 360
• Cup holders ...................... 362
• Bottle holders ................... 366
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 367
• Side table ......................... 369
3-7. Other interior features...... 371 Sun visors ........................... 371
Vanity mirror ....................... 372
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) ............................. 373
Conversation mirror ............ 374
Power outlet........................ 375
Seat heaters ....................... 378
Armrests ............................. 380
Floor mat ............................ 381
Luggage compartment features ............................ 382
Garage door opener ........... 388
Compass ............................ 393
4-1. Maintenance and care .................................. 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 401
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B
Talk switch , * P. 329
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches  P. 293
Climate remote control switches  P. 264
Cruise control switch
P. 200Telephone switch , * P. 329
Engine switch (vehicles without
smart key system)
P. 168
“DISP” switch  P. 183

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Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
C
Audio system
P. 265
Security indicator  P. 110, 116
Emergency flasher switch
Security indicator
P. 110, 116
Emergency flasher switch Rear view
monitor/navigation
system
*
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
Modes can be switched by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch when carrying the electronic key on your person.
■Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
OFF*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACC mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: The engine cannot beswitched to OFF unless the
shift lever is in P.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
■ Engine switch
“LOCK” (OFF)
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 242
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 242
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 247
Rear manual air conditioning system ....... 255
Rear automatic air conditioning system ....... 258
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 263
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 264
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 265
Audio system (without navigation system) ......... 265
Using the radio ................. 268
Using the CD player ......... 274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 281 Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 288
Using the AUX adapter .... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 293
3-3. Using the rear audio system .......................... 295
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 295
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 302
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 310
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 312
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 313
Using the video mode ...... 315
Changing the initial setting ............................ 317

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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer controller)
Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

266 3-2. Using the audio system
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Ty p e C
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Using the radioP. 268
Using the CD playerP. 274
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 281
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 288
Using the AUX adapterP. 291
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 293