TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2010 XU40 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2010, Model line: HIGHLANDER, Model: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2010 XU40 / 2.GPages: 30, PDF Size: 1.69 MB
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2010
Highlander
!Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations ThisQuick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
TheQuick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manuallocated in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manualand
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.
ThisQuick Reference Guideis not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review
theOwner’s Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout theOwner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in thisQuick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire
clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt
by turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.
RefertotheOwner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Wrench
Spare tire
Jack handle
Towing eyeletSocket
adapter
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
Jack
Jack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
(1)(3)
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
(2)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 8Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22Audio 24-25Auto lock functions111Automatic Transmission 10Clock 22Cruise control 23Cup holders 27Door locks 11Door-Power back 12Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27Lights1& turn signals 16Moonroof 12Multi-information display218Parking brake 11Power outlets-12V DC 17Power outlets-115V AC 17Rear seat entertainment system 26Seat adjustments-Front 13Seat adjustments-Rear 13Seat heaters 22Seats-Folding down second row seats 15Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14Steering lock release 11Steering wheel controls 25Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)19Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 29Seat belts 28Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 29Spare tire & tools 29
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Seats-Removing Center-StowTMsecond row seat14
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1
Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button1
Voice command button1
Telephone controls1,2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display1
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system1,2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat
belt reminder lights
Powerbackdoormainswitch
1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)Automatic Air Conditioning
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System
Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Power back door button
1
Instrument panel light control
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Power rearview mirror control
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls
1If equipped2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
Vehicles without
navigation systemManual Air Conditioning
Vehicles with
navigation system
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter resetting button
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010
Owner’s Manual.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2010 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
SNOW indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Front fog light indicator
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
Traction control OFF indicator1
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator1
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)Power back door operation
(if equipped)
Push and hold
Without Smart Key
systemWith Smart Key
system
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
With power back door
Without power back door
With power back door
Without power back door
With power
back doorWithout power
back door
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedalCarryingGreen indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Glass hatch unlock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
PushGrasp
Push
Back door lock/unlock
Push Lock
Push Unlock
Carry remote to unlockCarry remote to lock/unlock
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
PullTu r n
Store
Engage support rod
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