air condition TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2009 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 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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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
3Interior features

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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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInterior
Cup holders P. 379
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Rear air
conditioning
system
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P. 271, 274
Console box P. 377

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 277
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Vehicles with a front automatic air conditioning system
Vehicles with a front manual air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
∗/rear window defogger switch P. 277
Air conditioning
system
P. 263
Air conditioning
system
P. 256

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doo\
rs
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 539)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electronic power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or elec-
trical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold
, , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with smart key system
→P. 3 8
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)
■ Reversing the operation of the power back door
Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door
is operating will cause the operation to reverse. However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for the first second after automatic operation \
starts,
even if the wireless remote control switch is pressed again.
■ When riding in an aircraft ( vehicle without smart key system)
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( →P. 140)
■ Operating conditions (side airbags)
●The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-
partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the
seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. ( →P. 140)
■ Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)
The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger
compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll-
over.

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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situation shown
in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not depl oy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or vehicle falling
●The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover

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1-7. Safety information
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivat es the devices for front passenger.
Vehicles without navigation system
Vehicles with navigation system
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light