TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2008 XU40 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
1 The ignition switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
Snow mode
Push
The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icey road conditions.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n Tu r n
Door locks
LockUnlock
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
PushPush
Tu r n
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 Manualfor more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Door-Power back (if equipped)
PushPush and hold Instrument panel Back door (close only)Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row seat
Position
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Position
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Position, cushion angle and height
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Manual seatPower seat
Without third seat With third seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front Rear
Lock release button
Lock release button
(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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Pull
Pull
Fold down
Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1)
(5)(4)
(3)(2)
NOTE:The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTM
second-row seat

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
From outside
Left side remote seat
Right side remote seat release
(2) Fold down From inside
Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash
and wipe
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe (1) Pull up
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)

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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
* If equipped
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
*
Tu r n
With DRL OFF switchWithout DRL OFF switch

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped)
Luggage compartment
Instrument panel (with seat heater)
Instrument panel (without seat heater)
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switchBeside second row
seat
Center console
Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON” position to be used.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Multi-information display (if equipped)
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) Running time from engine start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rear view
monitor displays.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock
switch
Automatic operation (Driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window
mid-way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.