TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Setting the contrast
Select “CONTRAST” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the contrast.
+: Strengthen
-: Weaken
After adjusting the contrast, wait 5
seconds to allow the contrast to
be automatically input.
■Setting the color
Select “COLOR” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the color.
G: Green
R: Red
After selecting a color, wait 5 sec-
onds to allow the color to be auto-
matically input.
■Setting the tone
Select “TONE” on the menu screen. Press and hold the
“DISP” button until the display changes.
Press the “DISP” button to adjust
the tone.
+: Brighter
-: Darker
After adjusting the tone, wait 5
seconds to allow the tone to be
automatically input.
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■Returning to the previous screen
Select “RETURN” on the menu screen. Press and hold the “DISP”
button until the display changes.
■System check display
Vehicles without smart key system
After the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, “SYSTEM CHECK”
is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check
is complete, the normal screen will return. When the system check is
complete, the normal screen will return.
Vehicles with smart key system
After the “ENGINE START STOP” sw itch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is displayed while system operation is
checked. When the system check is complete, the normal screen will
return. When the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small bright spots or dots may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a
particular characteristic of liquid crystal displays and does not indicate a mal-
function. No action is required.
■ Outside temperature display
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]), the
correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take
longer than normal to change.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Setting of language selection can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Ty p e A
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.)
U.S.A. Canada
(if equipped)

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Ty p e BThe side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(Vehicles without
smart key system:
When the engine
switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart
key system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.)
Daytime running light
system is off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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■Automatic light off system
Vehicles without smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after drivers door is opened
and closed if the engine switch has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the headlight switch off and then back to or .
Vehicles with smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after drivers door is opened
and closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned to OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to or .
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. daytime running light system) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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When driving
Fog light switch∗
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. They can be turn ed on only when the headlights are
on in low beam.
Off
Front fog lights on
: If equipped

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Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation.
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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When driving
■
The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle is blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.

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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the“ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion