lights TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2009 XU40 / 2.G Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 189
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 191
Multi-information display ..... 195
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 205
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 213
Rear view monitor system .............................. 216
Driving assist systems ........ 220
Hill-start assist control ......... 224
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ... 226
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Vehicle load limits ............... 235
Winter driving tips ............... 236
Trailer towing ...................... 240
Dinghy towing ..................... 250 3-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system.......... 254
Front automatic air conditioning system.......... 260
Rear manual air conditioning system.......... 269
Rear automatic air conditioning system.......... 272
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 275
Windshield wiper de-icer .............................. 277
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 278
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 279
Using the radio ................... 282
Using the CD player ........... 288
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 295
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 302
Using the AUX adapter....... 305
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 307
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3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 309
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 316
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 324
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 326
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 327
Using the video mode ........ 329
Changing the initial setting .............................. 331
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 338
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 342
Making a phone call ........... 350
Setting a cellular phone...... 354
Security and system setup ................................ 359
Using the phone book ........ 362 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 369
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 370
• Personal/interior lights ...... 370
• Interior light ....................... 371
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 372
• Glove box ......................... 373
• Console box ..................... 374
• Overhead console ............ 375
• Cup holders ...................... 376
• Bottle holders ................... 380
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 381
• Side table ......................... 384
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 386
Vanity mirrors ..................... 387
Conversation mirror ............ 388
Power outlet........................ 389
Seat heaters ....................... 392
Armrests ............................. 394
Floor mat ............................ 395
Luggage compartment features ............................ 396
Garage door opener ........... 402
Compass ............................ 407

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Headlights P. 205
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights ∗ P. 209
Parking and side markerlights
P. 205
Hood P. 428
Windshield wipers P. 210
Moon roof ∗ P. 115
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 111
Front turn signal lights P. 186

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 447
P. 510
P. 547
P. 555
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 78
Side doors P. 74
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 205
Rear window wiper P. 212
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 275
P. 84
License plate lights P. 205
Rear turn signal lights P. 186
Fuel filler door P. 118

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Overhead console
Conversation mirror P. 375
P. 388
Garage door opener switches ∗
Moon roof switches
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P. 402
P. 115
Sun visors P. 386
Personal/interior lights P. 370
Rear seat entertainment system ∗
P. 309
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 133
Compass ∗ P. 407
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 109
∗: If equipped
Vanity mirrors P. 387
Interior light ∗
Personal/interior lights
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P. 371
P. 370
Interior light P. 371

32 1-1. Hybrid system
●To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when
the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the
doors is closed and all lights are turned off.
■ After the 12-volt battery has di scharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always put the shift lever in P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the hybrid system starts
or stops, or while the vehicle is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when you press the
brake pedal.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the air intake vents below
the second seat.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and
disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

52 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
● When any warning lights come on:
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(→ P. 500)
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. ( →P. 509)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)
Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.
■ Panic mode
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Pushing and holding:
Opens and closes the
power back door (if
equipped)
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and automatical ly reduces the reflected light.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
the ON mode.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm∗
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or entry
function. The doors will lo ck again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the entry function.
● The battery is reconnected.
: If equipped