climate control TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2008 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 200
Headlight switch .................. 200
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 208
Cruise control ...................... 208
Rear view monitor system .............................. 211
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information ........... 220 Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 220
Cargo and luggage ............. 225
Vehicle load limits................. 229
Winter driving tips ............... 230
Trailer towing ...................... 234
Dinghy towing ..................... 244 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger .................. 248
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 248
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 253
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 261
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 264
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 267
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 269
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 270
3-2. Using the audio system ............................. 271
Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 271
Using the radio ................... 274
Using the CD player ........... 280
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 287
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 294
Using the AUX adapter....... 297
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 299
3Interior features

18
B
Talk switch , * P. 335
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio remote control switches P. 299
Climate remote control switches  P. 270
Cruise control switch
P. 208Telephone switch , * P. 335
“DISP” switch P. 190

230
2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Observe the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

246
3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger ................ 248
Front manual air conditioning system ....... 248
Front automatic air conditioning system ....... 253
Rear manual air conditioning system ....... 261
Rear automatic air conditioning system ....... 264
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 267
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 269
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 270
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 271
Audio system (without navigation system) ......... 271
Using the radio ................. 274
Using the CD player ......... 280
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 287 Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 294
Using the AUX adapter .... 297
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 299
3-3. Using the rear audio system .......................... 301
Rear seat entertainment system features ............. 301
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 308
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 316
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 318
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 319
Using the video mode ...... 321
Changing the initial setting ............................ 323

270
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches (if equipped)
Using the automatic modePress .The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets
and fan speed will be set automatically.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease
the temperature.
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Off
Automatic mode
STEP1
STEP2

552 6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represen t the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

574 Alphabetical index
Shift lock system ..................... 515
Shopping bag hooks ............... 388
Side airbags.............................. 130
Side marker lightsReplacing .............................. 470
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 543
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Side table .................................. 376
Smart key system Entry function ..........................44
Starting the hybrid system..... 174
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 539
Spare tire............................... 501
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications........................... 530
Speech command switch ........ 335
Speedometer ............................ 184
Steering
Column lock release.............. 176
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 105
Audio switches ...................... 299
Climate remote control switches .............................. 270
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Wattage ................................. 543
Storage feature......................... 364
Storage precautions ................227
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 527
Sun visors................................. 378 Switch
Door lock switch ...................... 74
“ECON” switch ...................... 181
Engine switch ........................ 174
“EV” switch ............................ 178
Fog light switch ..................... 204
Garage door opener switch... 394
Ignition switch ....................... 174
Light switches ....................... 200
Moon roof switch ................... 112
Outside rear view mirror
switches .............................. 108
“POWER” switch ................... 174
Power back door main switch.................................... 78
Power back door switch .......... 77
Power window switch ............ 110
Window lock switch ............... 110
Wiper and washer switch.......................... 205, 207
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 543
Talk switch ............................... 335
Telephone switch..................... 335
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 124
Immobilizer system ............... 120
Theft prevention labels ........... 127
Tire inflation pressure ............. 447
Tire information Glossary ................................ 553
Size ....................................... 550
Tire identification number...... 549
Uniform tire quality
grading................................ 551
T