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2009 Quick Reference Guide MN 00505 - QRG09 - HL Printed in the USA 8 / 08
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2009nder Highla Seatbelts - Shoulder belt anchor OVERVIEW Push up , or wsqueezeer This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle lock release to lo operations . It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily . The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for Doors - Child safety locks the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box . We Rear door strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and 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 Moving the lever to “ LOCK � will allow the door to be opened only from new Highlander . the outside . FEATURES / OPERATIONS Spare tire & tools Tool location Socket Towing eyelet Jack handle adapter Jack Jack handle A word about safe vehicle operations ! Wrench This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Spare tire Highlander operations . Every Highlander owner should review Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle . the Removing the spare tire Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 1 ) Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe color throughout the operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction . SAFETY Quick Reference Guide is current at All information in this AND the time of printing . Toyota reserves the right to make EMERGENCY changes at any time without notice . ( 1 ) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt . FEATURES ( 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 . Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning Refer to the procedures . 29
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INDEX Engine maintenance 9 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 8 OVERVIEW Indicator symbols 4 - 5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2 - 3 1 Keyless entry 6 Light control - Instrument panel 9 1,2 Smart Key system 7 Air Conditioning / Heating 20 - 22 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Audio 24 - 25 1 Auto lock functions 11 Automatic Transmission 10 Clock 22 Cruise control 23 Cup holders 27 Door locks 11 Door - Power back 12 Downhill Assist Control system ( DAC ) 26 ® 3 Garage door opener ( HomeLink ) 23 Hill - start Assist Control ( HAC ) 27 FEATURES / OPERATIONS 1 Lights & turn signals 16 Moonroof 12 2 Multi - information display 18 Parking brake 11 Power outlets - 12V DC 17 Power outlets - 115V AC 17 Rear seat entertainment system 26 Seat adjustments - Front 13 Seat adjustments - Rear 13 Seat heaters 22 Seats - Folding down second row seats 15 Seats - Head restraints 14 TM Seats - Removing Center - Stow 14 second row seat Seats - Stowing third row seats 14 Steering lock release 11 Steering wheel controls 25 ® Telephone controls ( Bluetooth ) 19 SAFETY Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12 Windows - Power 18 AND Windshield wipers & washers 15 EMERGENCY Doors - Child safety locks 29 SAFETY AND Seatbelts 28 EMERGENCY FEATURES Seatbelts - Shoulder belt anchor 29 FEATURES Spare tire & tools 29 Tire Pressure Monitoring ( warning ) System 28 12 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature . s Manual for instructions and . Refer to the Owner ’ Programmable by customer more information . ® 3 HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls , Inc . 1
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OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel Automatic Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning OVERVIEW Vehicles without controls ( if equipped ) navigation system Vehicles with navigation system FEATURES / OPERATIONS 1 Tire Pressure Monitoring ( warning ) System Steering wheel audio controls 1 Steering wheel climate controls Cruise control 1 Multi - information display button Ignition ( standard key ) 1 Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Voice command button 1,2 1 Telephone controls Power back door button Headlight and turn signal controls / Headlight , turn signal and front fog Instrument panel light control 1 1 light controls 115V AC Power outlet ON / OFF switch SAFETY 1 Wiper and washer controls Windshield wiper de - icer switch 1 Multi - information display Power rearview mirror control AND 1,2 1 Outside rearview mirror Audio system or navigation system - integrated audio system / Rear window defogger button 1 EMERGENCY Air Conditioning controls Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer indicator Emergency flasher button “ AIR BAG ON � and “ AIR BAG OFF � indicator and front passenger 1 If equipped FEATURES seatbelt reminder lights 2 For vehicles with a navigation system , refer to the “ Navigation System 1 Power back door main switch . � Owner’s Manual 1 “ ENGINE START STOP � button ( Smart Key ) VSC / TRAC OFF switch 2 3
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OVERVIEW 1 Instrument cluster Engine oil replacement reminder OVERVIEW Low fuel level warning Open door warning 1 Airbag SRS warning Master warning 1 Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning 1 Low Tire Pressure Warning 1 Electric power steering system warning 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning Tachometer Theft deterrent / Engine immobilizer system indicator Engine coolant temperature FEATURES / OPERATIONS Service indicator and reminder Headlight low / high beam indicator Fuel gauge Speedometer Turn signal indicator Trip meter reset knob Tail light indicator Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Odometer and two trip meters / Automatic Transmission shift range Front fog light indicator display Slip indicator / Hill - start Assist Control indicator / Downhill Assist 1 Control indicator Indicator symbols 1 Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator For details , refer to “ Indicators and warning lights , � Section 2 - 2 , 2009 Owner’s Manual . SNOW indicator 1 Brake system warning 2 Cruise control indicator Driver seatbelt reminder ( alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph ) 1 Downhill Assist Control indicator Front passenger seatbelt reminder SAFETY ( alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph ) 1 Anti - lock Brake System warning 1 Charging system warning AND 1 Traction control OFF indicator Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag EMERGENCY 1 ON / OFF indicator 1 Low engine oil pressure warning FEATURES 1 Malfunction / Check Engine indicator 1 2 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine , there may If this light flashes , refer to “ Cruise control , � Section 2 - 4 , 2009 Owner’s Manual . r . oyota deale be a malfunction . Have vehicle inspected by your T 4 5
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OVERVIEW Keyless entry Smart Key system ( if equipped ) Start function Locking operation OVERVIEW Green indicator ON Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Depresspedal Push brake Carrying With power back door Without power back door Push NOTE : Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed . Unlocking operation Power ( without starting engine ) Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Without depressing the brake pedal , pressing the “ ENGINE START STOP � switch will change the operation mode in succession from : Accessories such as the radio will operate . ACC FEATURES / OPERATIONS Power ON ; the engine not running . ON With power back door Without power back door All systems OFF . Push ONCE : Driver door OFF TWICE : All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation NOTE : If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking , all doors will relock for safety . Front door unlock * Front door lock Glass hatch operation Power back door operation ( if equipped ) ( if equipped ) With Smart Key Without Smart Key system system Push Grasp Carry remote to lock / unlock Carry remote to lock / unlock Back door lock / unlock Glass hatch unlock Without power With power back SAFETY back door door Lock Push and hold AND Push and hold Push EMERGENCY Panic button Unlock Push Push FEATURES Carry remote to lock / unlock Carry remote to lock / unlock * Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only , or all doors . Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors . Push and hold NOTE : Doors may also be locked / unlocked using remote . 6 7
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OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Light control - Instrument panel OVERVIEW Pull Turn + Brightness control - Store Engine maintenance NOTE : Tighten until one click is heard . If the cap is not tightened enough , Check Engine “ � indicator may illuminate . FEATURES / OPERATIONS Hood release Pull up latch and Pull raise hood Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir SAFETY Note : Regularly scheduled maintenance , including oil changes , will AND help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance . EMERGENCY Please refer to the “ Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet , � “ Scheduled Maintenance Guide � or “ Owner’s Manual Supplement . � FEATURES Engage support rod 8 9
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different OVERVIEW modes , or turned OFF . Park * - Doors lock when shifting from Park . - Doors unlock when shifting into Park . Reverse “ D � Neutral Owner’s Manual for more details . Refer to the Drive Steering lock release “ S � mode “ S � Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Turn * The ignition switch must be “ ON � and the brake pedal depressed to shift Turn Turn from Park . “ S � ( Sequential ) mode Shift the shift lever to “ S � position from “ D � position . Push Push FEATURES / OPERATIONS Floor shift type : + : Upshift ( push and release ) - : Downshift ( pull and release ) Door locks Downshifting increases power going uphill , or provides engine braking downhill . For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions , always drive with the shift lever in the “ D � position . Unlock Lock Snow mode Push SAFETY Parking brake AND EMERGENCY The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces . Use in snowy or icey road conditions . FEATURES Set : Depressepress Release : D again 10 11
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Seat adjustments - Front Manual seat Power seat Angle OVERVIEW Length Lock release lever Hold wheel , push lever down , set angle and length , and return lever . Seat position ( forward / backward ) Seat cushion angle Note : Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion . Height crank ( driver side only ) Seatback angle Seat position , cushion angle and height Moonroof ( if equipped ) Driver seat leg support ( if equipped ) Sliding operation Tilting operation Lumbar support ( driver side only ) Open FEATURES / OPERATIONS Tilt Seat adjustments - Rear Second row seat Without third seat With third seat Close Close Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise . Door - Power back ( if equipped ) Instrument panel Back door ( close only ) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY Push Push and hold Open : Push and hold Close : Push and hold again Seat position ( forward / backward ) FEATURES Seatback angle NOTE : If battery is disconnected , the power back door needs to be Third seat access lever reinitialized . Refer to the ’ s Manual Owner for more details . Seatback release s Manual r ’ efer to the Owne for more details . R 12 13
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Seats - Folding down second row seats Seats - Head restraints ( if equipped ) Front Rear OVERVIEW rom outside F Angle ( if equipped ) Height Lock release button Lock release button Left side / center remote seat release Right side remote seat release TM Seats - Removing Center - Stow second row seat ( 1 ) Pull up ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) From inside ( 2 ) Fold down FEATURES / OPERATIONS ( 4 ) ( 5 ) Windshield wipers & washers Front ( 1 ) Remove the second row console from the front center console box . Single wipe ( 2 ) Lower the center head restraint . Adjust frequency * ( 3 ) Pull the strap , then fold down the seatback . ( 4 ) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to remove . Interval wipe ( 5 ) Stow the seat in the front center console box . * Intermittent windshield Slow wiper frequency adjustment NOTE : The second - row console can now be installed between the second Rotate to increase / decrease Pull to wash and wipe row seats . Fast wipe frequency . SAFETY Seats - Stowing third row seats Rear ( if equipped ) AND Wash and wipe EMERGENCY Wipe Pull Fold down Interval wipe Wash and wipe FEATURES Pull Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details . 14 15
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Power outlets - 12V DC Headlights Instrument panel ( with seat heater ) Instrument panel ( without seat heater ) OVERVIEW With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Auto Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF Luggage compartment Center console Low beam High beam flasher High beam FEATURES / OPERATIONS - Daytime Running Light system ( DRL ) ( if equipped ) Automatically turns Key / Engine switch must be in the “ ACC � or “ ON � position to be used . on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity . - Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds . Power outlets - 115V AC ( if equipped ) Beside second row seat ON / OFF switch Front fog lights ( if equipped ) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam . SAFETY Turn signals AND Right turn EMERGENCY Key / Engine switch must be in the “ ON � position to be used . Lane change FEATURES Lane change Left turn 16 17
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS ® Telephone controls ( Bluetooth ) Multi - information display ( if equipped ) ( if equipped ) OVERVIEW Audio unit Microphone Steering wheel telephone controls Push “ DISP � to change information in the following : FEATURES / OPERATIONS ( 1 ) Average gas mileage after refueling ( 2 ) Current gas mileage ( 3 ) Miles left on remaining fuel ( 4 ) Driving distance from engine start ( 5 ) Average gas mileage ( 6 ) Average gas mileage history Push and hold “ DISP � to set up the displays and the rearview monitor displays . Volume Windows - Power Voice command Driver side button Window lock End call switch Start call Up SAFETY ® Bluetooth technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking AND Down hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone EMERGENCY and the system . Refer to “ Hands - free phone system ( for cellular phone ) , � Section 3 - 4 in Owner’s Manual for more details . the Automatic operation ( Driver’s window only ) Push the switch completely FEATURES down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close . To stop window midway , lightly push the switch in the opposite direction . s window r ’ Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows . Drive remains operable . 18 19
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Front automatic Air Conditioning Air Conditioning / Heating Without rear Air With rear Air Conditioning Front manual Air Conditioning Conditioning OVERVIEW Fan speed Outside rearview mirror ( if equipped ) / Rear window defogger FEATURES / OPERATIONS Temperature selector Fresh or recirculated cabin air Automatic climate control ON Airflow vent Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents , air In “ � or “ � mode , use fresh air ( “ � indicator OFF ) to intake and fan to adjust automatically . reduce window fogging . Windshield airflow / defogger Air Conditioning ON / OFF Rear Air Conditioning ON / OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior , then change to recirculate for Fan speed cooler air . Outside rearview mirror ( if equipped ) / Rear window defogger Use for quick cooling . MAX A / C changes air intake to recirculate . Fresh or recirculated cabin air Rear Air Conditioning ON / OFF Temperature selector ( front passenger side ) Air Conditioning ON / OFF “ DUAL � button Rear manual Air Conditioning ( if equipped ) Indicator ON : Separate temperature settings for driver , front passenger and rear passengers . Indicator OFF : Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers . SAFETY Temperature selector ( rear passenger ) Airflow vent AND In “ � or “ � mode , use fresh air ( “ � indicator OFF ) to EMERGENCY reduce window fogging . Climate control OFF Temperature selector ( driver side ) FEATURES Airflow vent Temperature selector Fan speed 20 21
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Rear automatic Air Conditioning ( if equipped ) Cruise control Turning system ON / OFF OVERVIEW System ON / OFF Fan speed Temperature selector Functions Airflow vent 2 Automatic climate control ON Increase speed Resume Climate control OFF Seat heaters ( if equipped ) FEATURES / OPERATIONS 1 Cancel Driver’s seat Set Decrease speed 12 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal . The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph . Turn Push Push ® Garage door opener ( HomeLink ) * Front passenger’s seat ( if equipped ) Push knob to pop the controller out . Turn clockwise for heater . Clock Without multi - information display With multi - information display SAFETY H - Hour set M - Minute set AND ® EMERGENCY Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink * can be programmed to operate garage doors , estate gates , security lighting , etc . efer to “ Garage door opener , � Section 3 - 7 in the ’ s Manual R Owner for FEATURES more details . For programming assistance , contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1 - 800 - 331 - 4331 , or visit http : / / www.homelink.com . ress and hold “ DISP � button . Select With multi - information display P ® “ CLOCK � on menu screen . Adjust as indicated on screen . is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls , Inc . * HomeLink 22 23
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS RADIO Audio To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset Preset buttons - functions in other OVERVIEW Type 1 button ( 1 - 6 ) until you hear a beep . Push desired preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to modes indicated above number select . To scan stations Push and hold “ SCAN � to scan preset stations . Push again Eject CD Mute to hold selection . View CD Station / CDn AUX audio jack text track sca Without seat heater With seat heater Push tot Push to turn Seek station / lect adjus etone Push to fskipolder ON / OFF Mode CD track se & balanc up / down ande radio category typ Type 2 additional functions FEATURES / OPERATIONS Load CD ( s ) By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack , you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode . Steering wheel controls ( if equipped ) Audio control A / C control AM / Satellite Radio ® Type 3 ( with JBL speakers and Bluetooth function ) Temperature selector Volume control A / C OFF Auto A / C ON SAFETY v AND v “ � CD PLAYER - In radio mode Push to select a preset station ; push and hold to seek EMERGENCY To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “ SCAN . � Push again to hold the next strong station . selection . - In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next / previous track . CD changer ( Types 2 and 3 only ) “ MODE � FEATURES - To load one disc Push “ LOAD � and insert one disc . Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode . Push and hold to turn - To load multiple discs Push and hold “ LOAD � until you hear a beep . F . the audio system OF Insert one disc . Shutter will close and then re - open for next disc . . To select a file ( MP3 / WMA only ) Turn “ TUNE FILE . � To select a folder ( MP3 / WMA only ) Push either side of “ FOLDER . � 24 25
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Rear seat entertainment system Hill - start Assist Control ( HAC ) ( if equipped ) OVERVIEW Brakeal ped HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline . To engage , push further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator illuminates . HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after releasing brake pedal . Owner’s Manual for more details . Refer to the Cup holders Front FEATURES / OPERATIONS Remote control DVD player Headphone volume control and headphone jacks DVD screen 115V AC Power outlet ON / OFF switch Front audio system A / V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet Console box Rear Wireless headphones Downhill Assist Control system ( DAC ) ( if equipped ) SAFETY AND Side table EMERGENCY Slip indicator blinking , DAC indicator solid = DAC engaged DAC indicator blinking = DAC not engaged FEATURES DAC helps the vehicle to descend steep hills while maintaining a low speed without brake pedal operation . Press the “ DAC � button ( system will engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode ) . Pressing the button again will turn system off . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details . 26 27
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SAFETY CANDY EMERGEN FEATURES Seatbelts Take up slack Too high Keep as low bonle hips as possi If belt is fully extended , then retracted even slightly , it cannot be re - extended beyond that point , unless fully retracted again . This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely . To find more information about seatbelts , and how to install a child Owner's Manual . restraint system , refer to the Tire Pressure Monitoring ( warning ) System System reset initialization 1 . Push and hold “ SET � buttonmes . until the indicator blinks 3 ti 2 . Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete . After adjusting tire pressures , or after tires have been rotated or replaced , turn the ignition switch to “ ON � and press and hold the “ SET � button until indicator blinks three times . Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete . Owner’s Manual for tire Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the inflation specifications . If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on , take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer . Note : The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage . If the system has not been initialized recently , setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light . 28
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2009nder Highla Seatbelts - Shoulder belt anchor OVERVIEW Push up , or wsqueezeer This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle lock release to lo operations . It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily . The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for Doors - Child safety locks the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box . We Rear door strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and 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 Moving the lever to “ LOCK � will allow the door to be opened only from new Highlander . the outside . FEATURES / OPERATIONS Spare tire & tools Tool location Socket Towing eyelet Jack handle adapter Jack Jack handle A word about safe vehicle operations ! Wrench This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Spare tire Highlander operations . Every Highlander owner should review Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle . the Removing the spare tire Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 1 ) Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe color throughout the operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction . SAFETY Quick Reference Guide is current at All information in this AND the time of printing . Toyota reserves the right to make EMERGENCY changes at any time without notice . ( 1 ) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt . FEATURES ( 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 . Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning Refer to the procedures . 29
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2009 Quick Reference Guide MN 00505 - QRG09 - HL Printed in the USA 8 / 08