TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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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 ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 54
Side doors ............................ 66
Back door ............................. 71
Glass hatch .......................... 77
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 79
Rear seats ............................ 82
Head restraints ..................... 91
Seat belts ............................. 94
Steering wheel ................... 100
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 101
Outside rear view mirrors ... 103
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................. 106
Moon roof ........................... 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 111 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 115
Alarm .................................. 122
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 125
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 126
SRS airbags ....................... 128
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 140
Child restraint systems ....... 146
Installing child restraints ..... 151
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 177
Automatic Transmission ..... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 190
Multi-information display ..... 194
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 207
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 214
Driving assist systems ........ 218
Hill-start assist control ......... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models only) ........... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 228
Cargo and luggage ............. 233
Vehicle load limits ............... 237
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 242
Dinghy towing ..................... 252 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 256
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 263
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 274
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 277
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 279
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 281
Using the radio ................... 284
Using the CD player ........... 290
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 297
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 304
Using the AUX adapter....... 307
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 309
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3-3. Using the rear audio systemRear seat entertainment system features ................ 311
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 318
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 327
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 330
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 331
Using the video mode ........ 333
Changing the initial setting .............................. 335
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 342
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 346
Making a phone call ........... 353
Setting a cellular phone...... 357
Security and system setup ................................ 362
Using the phone book ........ 365 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 372
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 373
• Personal/interior lights ...... 373
• Interior light ....................... 374
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 375
• Glove box ......................... 376
• Console box ..................... 377
• Overhead console ............ 378
• Cup holders ...................... 379
• Bottle holders ................... 383
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 384
• Side table ......................... 386
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 388
Vanity mirrors ..................... 389
Clock (vehicles without multi-information
display) ............................. 390
Conversation mirror ............ 391
Power outlets ...................... 392
Seat heaters ....................... 396
Armrests ............................. 398
Floor mat ............................ 399
Luggage compartment features ............................ 400
Garage door opener ........... 406
Compass ............................ 411

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 552
Fuel information ................. 567
Tire information .................. 570
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 582
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 585
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 588
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 589
Abbreviation list........................ 592
Alphabetical index .................... 593
What to do if... .......................... 605
6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights P. 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights ∗ P. 207
Parking and side markerlights
P. 203
Hood P. 432
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof ∗ P. 108
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 103
Front turn signal lights P. 185

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 453
P. 522
P. 562
P. 570
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 66
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 210
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 277
P. 77
License plate lights P. 203
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
Fuel filler door P. 111

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SRS side airbags P. 128
Console box P. 377
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Cup holders P. 379
Armrests P. 398
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 128
Seat belts P. 94
Front seats P. 79
Bottle holders P. 383
SRS driver airbag
P. 128
SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 128
Head restraints
Power window switches Rear seats P. 91
P. 106
P. 82
Pictorial indexInterior