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2007 HIGHLANDER from July ’06 Prod. (OM48682U)

2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb base

and install a new bulb.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

3. Insert the bulb base into the mount-

ing hole by turning it clockwise.

Aiming is not necessary after replacing

the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

If any of the following lights burns out,

contact your Toyota dealer.

Front fog lights

Front turn signals/parking and front

side marker lights

Rear side marker lights

NOTICE

Do not try to replace any of the light
bulbs mentioned above by yourself.

You may damage the vehicle.

—Front fog, front turn signal/

parking and front side marker,

and rear side marker lights

Summary of Contents for 2007 Highlander

Page 1: ...nd or Canada Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 Hawaii Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll free 1 888 272 5515 CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 or 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information a...

Page 2: ...follows CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in...

Page 3: ...restraint which these systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or togeth...

Page 4: ...d the provisions in Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance Be sides storing data useful for troubleshooting there is a system to record data in a crash or a nea...

Page 5: ...ontrol system diagnostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle...

Page 6: ...o the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles...

Page 7: ...ven violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard Installation of a mobile two way radio system As the installation of a mobile two way radio sys...

Page 8: ...d limits given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 383 and 310 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag...

Page 9: ...n that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design fea ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol lover Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury Be sure to read Off road vehicle precau tions on page 288 in Section 2 and Off road driving pre cautions on page 318 in Section 3 Leak detecti...

Page 10: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 x 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U ...

Page 11: ...07 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 10 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 11 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...ry boxes 7 Side vents 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Automatic transmission selector lever 12 Rear ashtray 13 Input terminal adapter 14 Power outlets 15 Cup holder 16 Container 17 Front ashtray 18 Audio remote control switches 19 Hood lock release lever 20 Parking brake pedal 21 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview Vehicles with rear seat entertainment s...

Page 13: ...age door opener 6 Auxiliary boxes 7 Side vents 8 Power door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Automatic transmission selector lever 12 Rear ashtray 13 Cup holder 14 Container 15 Power outlet 16 Front ashtray 17 Audio remote control switches 18 Hood lock release lever 19 Parking brake pedal 20 Window lock switch Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system view A ...

Page 14: ... and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de icer switch 7 Air conditioning controls 8 Audio system 9 AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cigarette lighter 13 TRAC OFF switch two wheel drive models 14 Cruise control switch 15 Ignition switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch Vehicl...

Page 15: ...0608 5 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U 18 Power outlet 115 VAC main switch 19 Rear heater main switch 20 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 21 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 16: ...mation display 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger and windshield wiper de icer switch 8 Audio system 9 AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cigarette lighter 13 TRAC OFF switch two wheel drive models 14 Cruise control switch 15 Ignition switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch Vehicl...

Page 17: ...0608 7 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U 18 Power outlet 115 VAC main switch 19 Rear heater main switch 20 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 21 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 18: ...g air conditioning controls See the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 8 Audio system See the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 9 AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights 10 Snow mode button 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cigarette lighter 13 TRAC OFF switch two wheel drive models 14 Cruise control switch 15 Ignition switch 16 ...

Page 19: ...from July 06 Prod OM48682U 17 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 18 Power outlet 115 VAC main switch 19 Rear heater main switch 20 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 21 Power rear view mirror control switches ...

Page 20: ...Tachometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Low fuel level warning light 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Odometer and two trip meters 9 Instrument panel light control knob Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 21: ...ight 1 Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 four wheel drive models or Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or Vehicle stability control system warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Low tire pressure warning light 1 Indicator symbols on the...

Page 22: ... on page 163 in Section 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Slip indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Automatic transmission indicator lights Snow mode indicator light Traction control system off indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light or Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 for vehicles sold in U S A AIRBAG ON indicator light AIRBAG OFF indica...

Page 23: ...07 Pocket Reference Guide Customer Experience Center 1 800 331 4331 2007 Highlander The Ultimate Interactive Owner s Guide Flip over to see your Pocket Reference Guide Open This and Really Get into Your New Toyota Flip over to see your iGuide ...

Page 24: ...description of Highlander operations Every Highlander owner should review the Owner s Manual that accompanies this vehicle Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the Owner s Manual Each box contains safe operatin instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the ...

Page 25: ...1 Garage door opener HomeLink 3 17 Lights2 turn signals 12 Moonroof 17 Parking brake 11 Power outlets 10 Rear seat entertainment system 15 Seat adjustments Front 9 Seat adjustments Rear 9 Seat heaters 10 Seats Head restraints 10 Tilt steering wheel 8 Windows 13 Windshield wiper washer 13 Doors Child safety locks 19 Seat belts 18 Seat belts Shoulder belt anchor 18 Spare tire tools 19 Tire Pressure ...

Page 26: ... Power rear view mirror controls 1 If equipped 2 For vehicles equipped with Navigation system refer to the Navigation system Owner s Manual Headlight turn signal and front fog light1 controls Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher switch Clock2 Front passenger seat belt reminder light Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger1 and windshield wiper de icer1 switch Air Conditioning cont...

Page 27: ...nger seat belt reminder1 Charging system warning1 Low engine oil pressure warning1 Brake system warning1 Malfunction Check Engine indicator1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Vehicle Stability Control warning1 Open door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 1 For details refer to Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Section 1 6 2007 Owner s Manual 2 If this light flashes refer to Cruise control S...

Page 28: ... Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Note Regularly scheduled maintenance including oil changes will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance Please refer to the Owner s Warranty Information Booklet Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Light cont...

Page 29: ...f the O D OFF indicator light on the instrument cluster is illuminated overdrive is OFF Fourth gear Fifth gear Third gear Fourth gear Seat adjustments Front Manual seat Power seat Position Cushion angle Height crank driver side only Seatback angle Position and height Seatback angle Lumbar support Second row seats With third seat Position Seatback angle Third row seats if equipped Without third sea...

Page 30: ...ed Lock release button Height Second row seats Front seats Third row seats Seat heaters if equipped Left front seat Right front seat Third row seat Door locks Lock Unlock Parking brake Set Depress Release Depress again 115V AC if equipped 12V DC Designed for car accessories Key must be in the ACC or ON position to be used Front Rear Power outlets ON OFF switch Key must be in the ON position to be ...

Page 31: ...when the headlights are on low beam Interval wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Single wipe Adjust interval Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe Window lock switch Driver side Automatic operation Driver side only Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close To stop window mid way lightly push the switch in the opposite direction Window loc...

Page 32: ... hold down a preset button 1 6 until you hear a beep Push desired preset button 1 6 to select To scan stations Push SCAN Push and hold to scan preset stations Push again to hold selection RDS Radio Data System FM Type 2 only Push TYPE or to view current program genre Push again within 6 seconds to select new genre Push SEEK TRACK or SCAN to find same genre programs Push TEXT to receive information...

Page 33: ...fan will adjust automatically Temperature Rear if equipped On Off switch Fan speed Rear heater vents Moonroof if equipped Sliding operation Tilting operation Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink can be programmed to operate garage doors estate gates security lighting etc Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details For programming assistance contact the Toyota Customer Expe...

Page 34: ...moving System must be reset after adjusting tire inflation or replacing rotating tires or wheels If indicator stays on or continues to blink after efforts to reset have it checked at your Toyota dealer Squeeze lock release to lower Tire Pressure Warning System reset Doors Child safety locks Tool location Removing the spare tire Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire cl...

Page 35: ...he CD For added convenience you can also access all of this information as well as links to additional sources by going to www toyotaiguide com Of course your Toyota dealer is always there to help you with quality service and support For additional assistance please call our toll free customer number at 1 800 331 4331 Thank you for choosing Toyota We hope this iGuide will help you enjoy many years...

Page 36: ...description of Highlander operations Every Highlander owner should review the Owner s Manual that accompanies this vehicle Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the Owner s Manual Each box contains safe operatin instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the ...

Page 37: ...Prod OM48682U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 14 Engine immobilizer system 17 Wireless remote control 18 Side doors 24 Power windows 27 Back door 29 Hood 30 Theft deterrent system 31 Fuel tank cap 33 Electric moon roof 35 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 38: ...the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master keys black These keys work in every lock Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built in trans ponder chip S...

Page 39: ...ions When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder keys around including keys of oth er vehicles and do not press other key plates against the key grip Otherwise the engine may...

Page 40: ...od such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer ...

Page 41: ...indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light flashes inconsistent ly Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system which enables the engine to start The indicator light will go off For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key number a...

Page 42: ...hat may cause unde sired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any...

Page 43: ...eplace the battery see Replacing transmitter battery on page 22 If you lose your transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an acci dent See If you lose your wireless re mote control transmitter on page 353 in Section 4 For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

Page 44: ...h the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the side doors and back door are locked si multaneously At this time one beep will be heard and the turn signal lights flash once Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked If any of the side doors or back door is not securely closed locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch and ...

Page 45: ...ash once The timing for the automatic door lock function can be changed For details con tact your Toyota dealer If the LOCK or UNLOCK switch is kept pressed in the locking or unlocking opera tion is not repeated Release the switch and then push again The wireless door locking or unlocking function can be erased For details con tact your Toyota dealer You can switch the beep on and off The beep is ...

Page 46: ...tion key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position The alarm function can be disabled For details contact your Toyota dealer For replacement use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components NOTICE When replacing the tran...

Page 47: ...at tery by ballpoint pen Insert the tip of ballpoint pen at the guide groove and lift as shown in the above illustration 3 Put in a new transmitter battery with positive side up Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 48: ... back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door In the driver s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously This double key turning operation to un lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera tion For details contact your Toyota deal er When a...

Page 49: ... s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door If you do either of the following no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch Lock all the side doors and back door...

Page 50: ... switch REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label When the child protector is locked you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with the pr...

Page 51: ...ers windows cannot be operated Automatic operation driver s window only Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window partway lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it Jam protection function During automat ic closing operation the window stops and opens half way if something gets caug...

Page 52: ...ck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the power windows make sure he or she op erates the windows safely When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Be sure to remove the ignitio...

Page 53: ...te control transmitter simul taneously locks or unlocks the back door See Locking and unlocking doors on page 20 and Side doors on page 24 in this Section When closing the back door make sure it is fully closed See Stowage precautions on page 311 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage When closing the back door the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier To close the back door...

Page 54: ...also pre vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur 2 In front of the vehicle pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Hood ...

Page 55: ...is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery termi nal is disconnected and then recon nected when the system is set The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and turn signal lights and turns on the interior light SETTING THE SYSTEM 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove it The indi...

Page 56: ...mote control transmitter or if the hood is forcibly opened If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the ignition is hot wired The indicator light will come on when the system is activated If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked without the key or wireless re mote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch all the side doors and back door will be...

Page 57: ...ors and hood When testing the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause...

Page 58: ...e click the cap is fully closed If the cap is not installed securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only...

Page 59: ...u quickly push and release the switch the moon roof will open while the switch is depressed and stop when re leased The sun shade will be opened together with the roof To close Push the switch toward the TILT UP side The roof will fully close automatically To stop the roof partway push the switch toward either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side quickly When you quickly push and release the switch the ...

Page 60: ... opening Other wise they could be killed or seri ously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is in volved in an accident Before you close the moon roof always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof You must also make sure nobody places his or her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening If someone s neck head or hands get caught in the closing roof it co...

Page 61: ...ly 06 Prod OM48682U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 38 Front seats 38 Rear seats 42 Flattening seatbacks 51 Seat heaters 54 Head restraints 55 Armrests 56 Seat belts 57 SRS airbags 68 Child restraint 89 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 62: ...advises Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far a...

Page 63: ...e airbags from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the sea...

Page 64: ...and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB To change the angle of the seat cush ion on the front side turn the knob either way 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat pull up or push down the lever 4 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean b...

Page 65: ...or your neck may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or serious injury 1 SEAT POSITION SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the adjusting switch in the de sired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats as this might interf...

Page 66: ...t does not hit a passenger or luggage Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat After adjusting the seat position re lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position When returning the seatback to the upright position ob...

Page 67: ...r of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage Adjusting second seats ...

Page 68: ...sting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position NOTICE Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached For easy access to the third seat 1 Lift the lever on the side of the seat back and fold the seatback The seat will slide forward 2 Move the seat to the front most posi tion After passengers are in lift up the ...

Page 69: ...at belt buckle of the second seat as shown in the il lustration NOTICE The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the second seat 2 Make sure the outer seat belts passes through the hangers when folding the second seat This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hangers when they are in use Folding down second seats ...

Page 70: ...ggage cover hooks attached Folding down the second seats will en large the luggage compartment See Stowage precautions on page 311 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushi...

Page 71: ...luggage After folding down the right side seat try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is se cured in place NOTICE Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached Folding down the second seats will en large the luggage compartment If there is space between the second seat and the folded third seat seatback slide the folded second seat to the rea...

Page 72: ...eat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use From front From rear 1 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING STRAP Lean forward and pull the strap toward you Then lean back to the desired angle and release the strap 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Pull down the lever then adjust the seatback to t...

Page 73: ...es directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt In the event of a frontal colli sion the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of death or ser ious injury After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position BEFORE FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEAT Make sure that the seat is clear of people and luggage 1 Stow the third s...

Page 74: ...atback From front From rear FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEAT Lower the head restraints to the lowest position Pull the seatback angle adjust ing strap toward you or pull down the seatback angle adjusting lever to un lock the seatback and fold the seatback down until it locks CAUTION Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage Folding down the third seat will enlarge the luggage compartment...

Page 75: ... a collision or sudden stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use To flatten the seatbacks do the follow ing 1 Hold the center of the lever...

Page 76: ... the seatback to the up right position be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force After returning the seat to its original position be certain to replace the head restraint CAUTION Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving use the seat in the normal position After returning the seat to its origi nal position try pus...

Page 77: ...ar most position Then pull the seat forward slightly until it locks 2 Remove the head restraint Push the seat position adjusting switch for ward to slide the front seat to the front most position 3 Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat back After returning the seat to its original position be certain to replace the head restraint Flattening seatbacks power seat ...

Page 78: ...nate to indicate the seat heat er is operating To turn off the seat heater push the switch once again The key must be in the ON position to operate seat heaters CAUTION Occupants must use caution when op erating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures erythema varicella Use extra caution for Babies small children elderly per sons sick persons or per...

Page 79: ...the heater and seat surface To prevent the battery from being discharged turn the switch off when the engine is not running Front seats Second seats Third seats For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button Front head restraints only On some mod els you can also move the front head restraint for...

Page 80: ...s close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position Do not drive with the head re straints removed Front seats Second seat To use the armrest pull it down as shown in the illustrations NOTICE To prevent d...

Page 81: ...ld suffer serious in jury or death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyot...

Page 82: ...y adjusts to your size and the seat position The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fe...

Page 83: ...late CAUTION Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible Do not place the shoulder belt un der your arm Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide th...

Page 84: ...se death or serious injures in a colli sion To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts THIRD SEAT SEAT BELTS The third seat seat belts are 3 point type restraint with 2 buckles Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and...

Page 85: ...n the wrong place Buckle 1 Properly matches with con cave end tab Buckle 2 Properly matches with round end tab CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor rectly located and securely latched Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision To release the concave end tab insert the key into the hole on buckle 1 and allow the belt to retract ...

Page 86: ...seat seat belt with either buckle released Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision Second seat vehicles with third seat Second seat vehicles without third seat Third seats Stowing the second and third seat seat belt buckles ...

Page 87: ...curely because they are not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you ex pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length Additional ordering in formation is available at your Toyota deal er CAUTION When using t...

Page 88: ...nder tongue from the seat belt buckle then reconnect the seat belt Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of colli...

Page 89: ...e vehicle next time When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend er are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not f...

Page 90: ...ight 3 Front passenger occupant classification system ECU and sensors 4 Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 5 Front passenger s seat belt buckle switch 6 Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen sor and airbag sensor When the seat belt pretensioners are acti vated an operating noise may be hear...

Page 91: ...ng light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side and curtain shield airbag sen sors curtain shield airbag sensors driv er s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system AIRBAG ON indi cator light AIRBAG OFF indicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflat ors inte...

Page 92: ...e driver and front passenger The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat s position sensor etc The front passenger s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or fro...

Page 93: ...ing a child restraint system Toyota strongly recommends that all in fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper ly restrained The rear seat is the safest for infants and children For instructions concerning the installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 89 in this Section The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe usually frontal c...

Page 94: ...ng a curb edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the under side of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra tion 1 Front airbag sen...

Page 95: ...esigned to reduce serious inju ries primarily to the head and chest it may also cause other less severe injuries to the face chest arms and hands These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri ous injuries especially if an occupant s hands arms chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of d...

Page 96: ...nfants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 89 in this Sec tion Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel ...

Page 97: ...hysical disability consult your Toyota dealer It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc pl...

Page 98: ...when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing while driving If the light stays on it indicates that the SRS driver and front passenger airbag system and or front passenger occupant classification system and AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights have a problem If the light flashes the SRS side airbag sy...

Page 99: ...ies mainly to the driver s or front passenger s chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or second outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or ...

Page 100: ...front passenger and second outside pas senger seat belt systems To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt prop erly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts ...

Page 101: ...nstallation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint on page 89 in this Section The SRS side airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffe...

Page 102: ...evere impact from the side or vehicle rollover Always wear your seat belts properly The angle of vehicle tip up is marginal Skidding vehicle hitting a curb stone The SRS curtain shield airbags may in flate if the angle of vehicle tip up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration Collision from the front Collision from the rear Pitch end o...

Page 103: ...er s seat belt buckle switch 9 Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor as sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor In a severe side impact the side and curtain shield airbag sensor and or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger s the side airbag inflators and or the curtain shield airbag ...

Page 104: ... properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con siderable speed and force Other wise he she may be killed or seri ously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle Sit up straight a...

Page 105: ...is her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door When the side airbag in flates the cup holder or any other device or...

Page 106: ...use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air bags inflate Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac cident...

Page 107: ...bags are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side and curtain shield airbag sen sors curtain shield airbag sensors driv er s seat position sensor driver s seat belt buckle switch front passenger occupant classification system AIRBAG ON indi cator light AIRBAG OFF indicator light front passenger s seat belt buckle switch seat belt p...

Page 108: ...stem In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Any of the SRS side airbags and cur tain shield airbags have been inflated The portion of the doors shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate The surface of the seats with the side airbag shaded in the illustration is...

Page 109: ... passenger seat and front passenger s seat belt pretensioner The AIRBAG OFF indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown below If the front passenger occupant classifica tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated one of the followi...

Page 110: ...n the ignition key is turned to the ON position After about 4 sec onds they will go off After that the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indi cator light be illuminated The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFF indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front pas senger occupant classification system ...

Page 111: ...ied Not illuminated Off Off Deactivated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system AIRBAG OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in th...

Page 112: ...elt extender after making sure the AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumi nated the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front pas senger side may not activate cor rectly which could cause death or serious injury in the event of colli sion If an adult sits in the front passenger seat the AIRBAG ON indicato...

Page 113: ... side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy even if observing the above cautions when a child sits in or a for ward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Re fer to all the cautions in SRS airbags on page 68 and Child restraint on page 89 in this Section Toyota strongly urges the use of ap propriate child restraint systems for children The laws of all 50 sta...

Page 114: ...ate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously in jured Do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the side airbag...

Page 115: ...fer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat When not using the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent it from in juring passengers in the event of a sud den stop or accident Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A...

Page 116: ...er install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated In the event of an accident the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas senger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Installation with seat belt ...

Page 117: ...allation install the child re straint system on the right second seat Same angle Same position When installing a child restraint system in the second seat center position adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle Other wise the child restraint system can not be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision 1 Run the ...

Page 118: ...t cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the b...

Page 119: ... the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for ward facing or rear facing position de pending on the age and size of the child When installing follow the manufacturer s instructions about the applicable age and size ...

Page 120: ...hion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 7 Put a child on the child restraint sys tem and secure the child complying with the instructions provided by the child res...

Page 121: ...nt passenger seat could deploy and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat even if the AIRBAG OFF indicator light is illuminated In the event of an accident the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas senger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child res...

Page 122: ...traint sys tem on the second or third seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the front or second seats Otherwise the child or front or second seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation install the child re straint system on the right second seat Same angle...

Page 123: ...rtions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shou...

Page 124: ...o to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child pas...

Page 125: ...AG OFF indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously in jured Do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if th...

Page 126: ...positioned as low as possible on the child s hips See Seat belts on page 57 in this Section for details CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned...

Page 127: ...m death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the booster seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Using a top strap ...

Page 128: ...nd the sec ond seat seatbacks to secure the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each seating position of the second seat This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint 2 Open the anchor bracket cover with the symbol as shown in the illustra tion ...

Page 129: ...allation instructions provided by its manufacturer 4 Replace the head restraint and lift it up to the uppermost lock position Be sure to close the cover when the an chor bracket is not in use Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specifications are installed in the second seat The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of both outside seco...

Page 130: ...on 1st lock position CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1 Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position most upright position until it locks into place Adjust the seatback to the 3rd lock position Make sure the seatback is locked secure ly Canada only Type A Canada only Type B ...

Page 131: ...ruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer When using the lower anc...

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Page 133: ... July 06 Prod OM48682U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 110 Outside rear view mirrors 110 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 112 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 113 Sun visors 114 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 134: ... down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror On some models when ...

Page 135: ... get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape ...

Page 136: ...your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror ...

Page 137: ...r surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function push the switch for longer than 3 sec onds To turn on the automatic function again push the switch for longer than 3 seconds Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition When the inside air temperature is low it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the ...

Page 138: ...e side Swing down the sun visor remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side posi tion 2 If glare comes from obliquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor position 3 CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Type A Type B Sun visors Vanity...

Page 139: ...IGHLANDER_U L O 0608 115 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U To use the vanity mirrors swing down the main sun visor and slide the cover Type A only The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover ...

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Page 141: ... Headlights and turn signals 118 Emergency flashers 121 Instrument panel light control 121 Front fog lights 122 Interior lights 122 Personal lights 123 Ignition switch light 124 Windshield wipers and washer 125 Rear window wiper and washer 126 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield wiper de icer 126 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 142: ...windshield to block this sensor The lights automatically turn off when the driver s door is opened with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for ...

Page 143: ... you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 396 in Section 7 3 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the fol...

Page 144: ...m you position 1 Pull the lever to ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to OFF TURN SIGNA...

Page 145: ...ers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn th...

Page 146: ...the switch is in the DOOR posi tion and any of the side doors and back door is opened the light will come on After all the side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position The ignition key is turned ...

Page 147: ...he following posi tions DOOR Turns the lights on when any of the side doors or back door is opened OFF The lights are off ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM When the switch is in the DOOR posi tion and any of the side doors and back door is opened the light will come on After all the side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following case...

Page 148: ...or some time after all the side doors and back door are closed However in the following cases the lights go off immediately All the side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position The ignition key is turned to ACC or ON after all the side doors and back door are closed All the side doors and back door are closed and locked when the light is still on When all the ...

Page 149: ...ever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 395 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not o...

Page 150: ...s far as it will go position 3 or 4 The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it The rear window wip er operates while the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 395 in Section 7 3 NOTICE Do not operate the rear wiper if the rear window is dry It may scratch the glass Without navigation system type A Without navigation sys...

Page 151: ...per de icer the windshield wiper blades will be de iced Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are...

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Page 153: ...Prod OM48682U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 130 Engine coolant temperature gauge 130 Tachometer 131 Odometer and two trip meters 131 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 133 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 154: ...g light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating temperatu...

Page 155: ... prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters 1 Odometer Shows the total distance ...

Page 156: ...nge the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B ...

Page 157: ...r If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer e Stop and check f or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 158: ...light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i indicator and buzzer Close all side doors and back door j Stop and check k Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer m Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switch for a few seconds If warning light remains contact Toyota dealer n Add washer fluid ...

Page 159: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 135 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Replace engine oil p Key reminder buzzer Remove key ...

Page 160: ...ontact your Toyota dealer The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti ...

Page 161: ...may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is not designed to indicate low oil level and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning ligh...

Page 162: ...t pass a state emission inspection if the malfunction indicator lamp remains on Contact your Toyota dealer to check your vehicle s emission control system and OBD On Board Diagnostics system before taking your vehicle for the inspection For details see Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs on page 368 in Section 6 g Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level i...

Page 163: ...driv ing slow down and pull off the road Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in P With the engine id ling wait until the light goes off If the light goes off you can start the vehicle again If the light does not go off call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission k SRS W...

Page 164: ...en the ignition key is turned to the ON position It goes off after a few sec onds This indicates that the low tire pres sure warning system is functioning proper ly If the light comes on while driving adjust tire inflation pressure to the specified lev el See Tires on page 406 in Section 8 After the tire inflation pressure is adjusted push the tire pressure warning system re set switch for a few s...

Page 165: ...emove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open one of the side doors or back door The open door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off 4 Tur...

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Page 167: ...ERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch 144 Automatic transmission 145 Traction control system 154 Vehicle stability control system 158 Tire pressure warning system 159 Parking brake 163 Cruise control 163 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 168: ... tor lever must be in the P position be fore pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobilizer sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 17 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slight...

Page 169: ...r lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ig...

Page 170: ... 316 in Section 3 The transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine ...

Page 171: ...ver in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference Two wheel drive models 2 123 km h 7...

Page 172: ... tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat i Driving in snow mo...

Page 173: ...not shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever on page 352 in Section 4 ...

Page 174: ...essed a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch ...

Page 175: ... 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not...

Page 176: ...h the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference 3 144 km h 90 mph 2 92 km h 58 mph L 51 km h 32 mph Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the 3 2...

Page 177: ...d the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat i Driving in snow mode Use this mode when starting your vehicle in ice or snow To set the driving pattern to the snow mode push the switch The ECT SNOW indicator on the instrument cluster is on To cancel the snow mode push the switch again If the engine is turn...

Page 178: ...appropriate and cautious speed for the present road condi tions NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malf...

Page 179: ...r light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while...

Page 180: ...ppery road condi tions full traction of the vehicle and power against 4 wheels cannot be maintained even though the traction control system is in operation Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chain...

Page 181: ...t come on when the ignition is turned on contact your Toyota dealer VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the traction control system or the vehicle stability control system The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds If the light comes on while driving the system does not work However as con ventional braking o...

Page 182: ... Even if the system is operating it cannot completely eliminate the possibility of an accident Always keep safe driving in mind as reckless driving increases the risk of an accident If the slip indicator light blinks spe cial care should be taken while driving Only use tires of specified size The size manufacture brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same If you use the tires other...

Page 183: ...ill come on when the VSC warning light comes on even if the TRAC OFF switch is not pushed The tire pressure warning system is de signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure is critically low while the vehicle is moving The low tire pressure warning light comes on to in form you that such low tire pressure may hamper driving This system is not designed to operate when the vehicle is stop...

Page 184: ...unctioning Contact your Toyota dealer If the warning light blinks twice every second The low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized Reset the system with the tire pressure warning system re set switch To reset the system see TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM RESET SWITCH The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low...

Page 185: ... com binations of your tires are significant ly under inflated However there are other combinations of significantly under inflated tires for which your tire pressure monitoring system may not warn you These other combina tions are relatively common account ing for approximately half the instances in which vehicles have sig nificantly under inflated tires For ex ample your system may not warn you ...

Page 186: ... km h 62 mph The roads are dry smooth and straight The number of passengers is 1 or 2 including driver When initializing the system make sure the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times If the warning light does not blink three times initializing will be failed and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly Do not push the reset switch without ad justing the tire inflat...

Page 187: ... be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off The cruise control is designed to main tain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the accelera tor Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km h 25 mph Within the limits of the engine s capabili ties cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades However changes in ve hicle ...

Page 188: ...also automatically turned off To use cruise control again press the ON OFF button again to turn it on CAUTION To avoid accidentally engaging the cruise control turn the system off when it is not in use Make sure the CRUISE indicator light is off SETTING THE CRUISING SPEED The transmission must be in D before you set the cruising speed Bring your vehicle to the desired speed push the lever down in ...

Page 189: ...RUISE indicator light is off If the cruise control automatically cancels out other than for the above cases have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal er at the earliest opportunity RESUMING THE CRUISE CONTROL If the cruise control is temporarily can celled the cruising speed can be resumed by pushing the lever up in the RES direction Vehicle speed must be above 40 km h 25 mph RESETTING TO A FA...

Page 190: ...ss the ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on If any of the following conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system The indicator light does not come on The indicator light flashes again The indicator light goes out after it comes on If this is the case contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected ...

Page 191: ...UMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 168 Using your audio system 168 Audio remote controls 184 Rear seat entertainment system 186 Audio video system operating hints 237 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 192: ...horized changes or modi fications to this equipment will void the user s authority to operate this device Laser products Do not take this unit apart or at tempt to make any changes your self This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve in formation from the surface of com pact discs The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain in side the cabinet Therefore never try to...

Page 193: ... controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble midrange and bass levels In fact different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with differ ent mixes of treble midrange and bass Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also imp...

Page 194: ...ngles are about 8 cm 3 in in diameter smaller than standard discs After you eject a compact disc single do not insert a standard 12 cm 4 7 in disc until DISC disappears from the display NOTICE Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singles it could cause tracking errors or interfere with the ejection of compact discs YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER type 2 When you insert a disc push the LOAD...

Page 195: ...07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 171 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 196: ... the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Reverse Fast forward button Cassette player Push preset button 6 to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push preset button 5 to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push or TAPE button To stop the tape while it is rewinding push or TAPE button If a tape rewinds completely the ...

Page 197: ...disc or magazine again ERROR 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect CD OPEN The compact disc changer lid of separate unit is open Close the compact disc changer lid If the malfunction still exists take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC With compact disc changer only Use these buttons to select the disc you want to listen to Push preset button 3 or preset button 4 until the number o...

Page 198: ...racks in order for the re peat feature to work correctly Compact disc player There are two repeat features you can either replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release RPT preset button 2 while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again With compact ...

Page 199: ...n to skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can select up to nine recordings in cluding current one A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording When the beginning of a tape is reached the player automatically resumes play When the end of the tape is reached the player automatically reverses sides and resumes normal play In addition the feature may not ...

Page 200: ... the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display push and hold the button until you hear a beep The rest of the title will appear TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockw...

Page 201: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 177 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Type 2 ...

Page 202: ... played before pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled Program Push preset button 4 to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indicates the top side indicates the bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side i...

Page 203: ...oo hot Allow the player to cool down ERROR 1 The disc may be dirty dam aged or inserted incorrectly up side down Clean the disc and re insert it NO DISC The compact disc changer of separate unit is empty Insert a disc ERROR 3 There is a problem inside the system Eject the disc or magazine Set the disc or magazine again ERROR 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect CD OPEN The compact disc...

Page 204: ...ine in random order To play the tracks on one disc in random order Quickly push and release RAND preset button 1 will appear on the display and the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will ...

Page 205: ...ine Scanning the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton SCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this button again If the player has scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push the SCAN button until you hear a beep SC...

Page 206: ...ear on the display If the entire the message is not displayed will appear on the display To display the rest of the message push and hold the TEXT button until you hear a beep After the entire message has been dis played the message will disappear The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed If no messages are received NO MESSAGE will appear on the display ...

Page 207: ...t program type will appear on the display If the system is receiving a sta tion that is not RDS NO PTY will ap pear Repeat this operation within 6 seconds to display the program types in the following order ROCK EASY LIS Easy listening CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz R B Rhythm and Blues INFORM Information RELIGION MISC Miscellaneous ALERT Emergency message To seek or scan for the same type of p...

Page 208: ... switch even after you hear a beep When you release from the switch the radio will begin seeking up or down for a station Do this again to find the next station Cassette player This switch has the following features To skip to a different track in either direc tion Quickly push and release the or side of the switch FF 1 or REW 1 will appear on the display Next push either side of the track switch ...

Page 209: ...and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards completely the cassette will play the other side of the tape using the auto reverse feature Compact disc player Use this switch to skip up or down to a different track in either direction Quickly push and release the or side of the switch until the track you want to listen to is set If you want to return to the beginning of the current track pus...

Page 210: ...stem con sists of the following components 1 Headphone volume control dials 2 Headphone jacks 3 DVD player 4 Rear seat entertainment system display 5 Rear seat entertainment system controller 6 A V input adapter 7 Power outlet 8 Power outlet main switch 9 Front audio system Rear seat entertainment system ...

Page 211: ...nment system with commercial headphone See Headphone jacks on page 236 in this Section for details You can also enjoy the rear seat enter tainment system with a wireless head phone The wireless headphone can be used within rear seat If the signal be comes weak the headphone will mute For details refer to the manufacturer s instructions With some wireless headphone generally available in the market...

Page 212: ...reen is pushed by hand or wiped with a hard cloth the surface of the screen may be scratched To close push up the display until you hear a click The illumination of the screen is automati cally turned off when the display is closed However the rear seat entertain ment system is not turned off CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving close the displ...

Page 213: ... system cannot be operated by touching the switches on the screen directly CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the controller It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the controller away from direct sunlight high heat and high humidity These conditions could cause the case to deform or the battery to ex plode or leak BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER for new vehicle owners A battery ...

Page 214: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 190 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U 1 Remove the cover of the controller as shown 2 Remove the insulating sheet ...

Page 215: ... the display is exposed to direct sunlight Block the display from direct sunlight CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the controller in the console box or front seatback pocket when it is not in use NOTICE Observe the followings otherwise the controller may be damaged Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against hard objects Do ...

Page 216: ...l such as some kind of metal the controller may not re ceive the signal and the buzzer may not sound FCC Information Caution Any changes or modifica tions in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment FCC Label Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation ...

Page 217: ...ystick This joystick selects a control switch mode switch on the screen or the menu for the disc 5 ENT button This button inputs the selected switch or the selected menu for the disc 6 DISC CH PROG button This button skips directly to a desired preset station disc track or chapter 7 button This button fast forwards a screen when the DVD player is operated 8 RETURN button This button skips to the p...

Page 218: ...s button selects the angle of the screen when the DVD player is oper ated 15 SEARCH button This button indicates the title search screen when the DVD player is oper ated 16 TOP MENU button This button indicates the title selection screen for DVD video when the DVD player is operated 17 button This button pauses a screen when the DVD player is operated 18 button This button reverses a screen when t...

Page 219: ...dio station or selects track chapter 4 DISC CH PROG button This button skips directly to a desired preset station disc track or chapter 5 CURSOR REMOTE button This button indicates the control switches on the screen when the DVD player is operated This button also can be used when you lose sight of the controller 6 Joystick This joystick selects a control switch mode switch on the screen or the me...

Page 220: ...de can be selected Push the DVD or VIDEO but ton when the connected DVD player or your personal audio machine is on The rear seat entertainment system will be turned on The rear seat entertainment system can select all the modes When a cassette tape a compact disc a DVD video disc an audio CD a video CD a CD text a dts CD or a DVD audio disc is not loaded on the front audio sys tem or the DVD play...

Page 221: ... All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the rear seat enter tainment system When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems simulta neously the system can be operated on the front audio system If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems at the same time AM and FM modes cannot be changed on the rear seat audio system Controller DVD player...

Page 222: ... ENT button to enter the mode The mode display which is selected by the joystick is colored blue When the ENT button is pushed the mode display changes to green If the mode display is gray it cannot be selected The Speaker sound on the mode display is selected on the front audio system Radio Cassette tape player and compact disc player ...

Page 223: ...een while this mode is selected The screen shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Controller DVD player unit OPERATING FRONT AUDIO SYSTEM To operate the front audio system use the following switches 1 DISC CH PROG button Radio You can scan only the preset stations for the band of the front audio system For instructions see Controls and features on page 171 in this Section ...

Page 224: ...old the or side of the TUNE TRACK button The radio will seek up or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each time you push the button the stations will be searched one after another Cassette tape player To fast forward a cassette tape push and hold the side of the TUNE TRACK button until FF appears on the screen Push and hold the side of the TUNE TRACK button unti...

Page 225: ...utton to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY For replacement use 3 AA batteries CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components NOTICE When replacing the battery be care ful not to lose the components Replace only with the...

Page 226: ...The DVD player can play audio CDs DVD video discs CD texts dts CDs and video CDs For appropriate discs for this player see Audio video system operating hints on page 237 in this Section The DVD player works when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position To turn on the DVD player a disc must be loaded in the player To turn off the player eject the disc Error messages If the player malfunctions ...

Page 227: ...system operating hints on page 237 in this Section The player will play the track or chapter and it will play from the beginning of the track or chapter again after it reaches the end NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the DVD player Do not insert anything other than a disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compac...

Page 228: ... the DVD button on the controller You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above The DVD Hint screen appears when the DVD mode is first selected after you turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position Push the OK switch when you read the message Selecting the DVD mode ...

Page 229: ...TOP MENU button 10 and buttons Controller DVD player unit The player can also be operated with the switches on the screen To operate the switches on the screen select the switch by the joystick and push the ENT button You cannot select the switches on the screen by touching them directly When the switch is selected by the joys tick the outline of the switch changes to blue Push the ENT button and ...

Page 230: ...NDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Controller DVD player unit TURNING THE OPERATION SWITCHES ON AND OFF To turn on the operation switches push the CURSOR button on the controller Page 1 DVD video operation switch Page 2 DVD video operation switch ...

Page 231: ...om July 06 Prod OM48682U Page 1 DVD audio operation switch Page 2 DVD audio operation switch Page 1 video CD Page 2 video CD There are operation switches on the Page1 and Page2 screens To change the screen push the Page1 or Page2 switch on the screen ...

Page 232: ...07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 208 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U If appears on the screen when you select a switch it indicates that the switch cannot work On the screen Controller DVD player unit ...

Page 233: ...eo discs When recording on a DVD video DVD audio video CD or audio tracks may not record in some cases while the menu is displayed As audio will not play in this case verify that the video tracks are play ing and then activate playback The title chapter number and playback time display may not appear while playing back certain DVD video discs CAUTION Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded ...

Page 234: ...nu switch on the screen You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the MENU or TOP MENU switch on the controller DVD audio To turn on the menu screen for the disc push the Top Menu switch on the screen You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the TOP MENU switch on the controller For the operation of the menu screen see the separate manual for the DVD disc To turn on the selecting swit...

Page 235: ...e disc by the joystick and the ENT button on the controller when the control switches are not indicated on the screen Push the Move Buttons on the screen and the switches Enter and Move Buttons switches will move up and down To turn off the switch push the OFF switch on the screen To turn on the switch again push the ON switch on the screen To return to the previous screen push the Back switch on ...

Page 236: ...switch button the DVD player will resume playing DVD video only Push the or switch button while pausing the DVD video plays the slow motion video replay or the slow mo tion video replay in reverse DVD video DVD audio SKIPPING TO THE PREDETERMINED SCREEN To skip to the predetermined screen push the Return switch The DVD player starts playing from the beginning of the predeter mined screen You can a...

Page 237: ...rod OM48682U DVD video DVD audio SELECTING THE TITLE GROUP To display the searching title DVD video or group DVD audio screen push the Search switch on the screen You can also display the screen by pushing the SEARCH button on the controller DVD video DVD audio ...

Page 238: ...e player starts play ing the disc from the entered group num ber Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen SELECTING THE BONUS GROUP DVD audio only Enter the bonus group number on the searching group screen and push the Enter switch The Enter Key Code screen will appear To enter the number of the group you want to play push the group number If you enter the wrong number push the Clear ...

Page 239: ...he changing subtitle language screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the SUB TITLE button on the controller Each time you push the Sub Title switch another language stored on the disc is selected To turn off the subtitles push the Hide switch Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen The selected subtitle language will appear on the screen ...

Page 240: ... the screen and then the changing audio language screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the AUDIO button on the controller Each time you push the Audio switch another language stored on the disc is selected The selected audio language will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 241: ... FORMAT DVD audio only Push the Audio switch on the screen or the AUDIO button on the controller and the changing audio format screen will ap pear Each time you push the Audio switch another audio format stored on the disc is selected Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 242: ...gle screen will appear You can also display the screen by pushing the ANGLE button on the controller The angle can be selected for discs that are multi angle compatible when the mark appears on the screen Each time you push the Angle switch the angle changes The angle number which you can select will appear on the screen Push the Back switch to return to the previous screen ...

Page 243: ...h the Set Up switch on the screen and then the initial setting screen will ap pear You can also display the screen by pushing the SET UP button on the con troller You can change the initial setting After the setting is done the player plays from the beginning of the chapter or the track Setup Menu 1 screen Setup Menu 2 screen ...

Page 244: ... the Select Audio Language screen appears Select the language you want to hear on the screen To return to the Setup Menu 1 screen push the Back switch If you cannot find a language you want to hear push the Others switch The Enter Audio Lang Code screen will appear To enter the code of the language you want to hear push the number of the language code For details about the lan guage codes see the ...

Page 245: ...n guage codes see the language code list If you enter a wrong number push the Clear switch to delete the number Push the Enter switch on the screen If numbers which are not on the list are entered and the Enter switch is pushed the Incorrect code screen will appear Push the language code you want to read again To return to the Select Subtitle Lang screen push the Back switch on the screen CHANGING...

Page 246: ...he language code you want to read again To return to the Select DVD Language screen push the Back switch on the screen TURNING THE ANGLE MARK ON OR OFF The angle mark can be turned on for discs that are multi angle compatible Each time you push the Angle Mark switch on the screen the angle mark turns on or off alternately SETTING LEVEL OF VIEWER RESTRICTIONS You can restrict the play back screen b...

Page 247: ...without in putting the password When you forget or change the password push the Clear switch ten times to initialize the password To return to the Setup Menu 1 screen push the Back switch Push a parental level 1 8 The smaller the level number the stricter the age limit Push the Back switch to return to the Setup Menu 1 screen SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE Each time you push the Display Mode switch on t...

Page 248: ...mara 0126 Azerbaijani 0201 Bashkir 0205 Byelorussian 0207 Bulgarian 0208 Bihari 0209 Bislama 0214 Bengali 0215 Tibetan 0218 Breton 0301 Catalan 0315 Corsican 0319 Czech 0325 Welsh 0401 Danish 0426 Bhutani 0515 Esperanto 0520 Estonian 0521 Basque 0601 Persian 0609 Finnish 0610 Fiji 0615 Faroese 0625 Frisian 0701 Irish 0704 Scots Gaelic 0712 Galician 0714 Guarani 0721 Gujarati 0801 Hausa 0809 Hindi ...

Page 249: ...1320 Maltese 1325 Burmese 1401 Nauru 1405 Nepali 1415 Norwegian 1503 Occitan 1513 Afan Oromo 1518 Oriya 1601 Punjabi 1612 Polish 1619 Pashto Pushto 1721 Quechua 1813 Rhaeto Romance 1814 Kirundi 1815 Romanian 1823 Kinyarwanda 1901 Sanskrit 1904 Sindhi 1907 Sangho 1908 Serbo Croatian 1909 Sinhalese 1911 Slovak 1912 Slovenian 1913 Samoan 1914 Shona 1915 Somali 1917 Albanian 1918 Serbian 1919 Siswati ...

Page 250: ...ainian 2118 Urdu 2126 Uzbek 2209 Vietnamese 2215 Volapük 2315 Wolof 2408 Xhosa 2515 Yoruba 2621 Zulu SELECTING THE CHAPTER TRACK To select the chapter track push the or side of the TUNE TRACK button on the controller until the number of the chapter track you want to select appears on the screen DVD video DVD audio ...

Page 251: ...witch DVD audio only Push the RAND switch The player will play the tracks on the disc in ran dom order To turn off the random fea ture push this switch again 4 SCAN switch DVD audio only Push the SCAN switch The player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this switch again If the player has scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning 5 and sw...

Page 252: ...HE AND SWITCHES switch Push this switch to pause the disc switch Push this switch to cancel the pause and return to normal playing and switches Push and hold the or switch to fast forward or reverse When you release the switch the DVD player will resume playing Video CD only Push the switch button while paus ing the video CD plays the slow motion video replay TURNING ON THE DISC MENU video CD only...

Page 253: ...RANSMISSION video CD only Push the Main Sub switch to change a multiplex transmission The mode changes from Main Sub to Main to Sub and back to Main Sub by pushing the Main Sub switch CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING video CD only Push the Set Up switch on the screen and then the initial setting screen will ap pear You can also display the screen by pushing the SET UP button on the con troller You can...

Page 254: ... track title will appear on the screen when pushing the DVD but ton Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below 1 PICTURE switch video CD only Push the PICTURE switch to turn off the control screen and return to the picture previously displayed 2 RPT switch audio CD and CD text Push the RPT switch while the track is playing When the track ends it will automatically r...

Page 255: ...hes Push the or switch to fast forward or reverse the disc When you push the switch again the DVD player will resume playing You can adjust the color contrast tone and brightness of the screen Push the DISPLAY switch on the control ler and then the Display screen will ap pear The screen may turn purple to deflect the sunlight This is not a malfunction Each time you push the or switch you can adjus...

Page 256: ...the OK switch to return to the previous screen The audio machine connected to the input terminal adapter can be played in the video mode To select the video mode push the VIDEO button on the controller You can also select the video mode on the mode selection screen mentioned above Selecting the video mode ...

Page 257: ...an be played ALL all countries Number region code DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY DVD video discs Digital Versatile Disc that holds video DVD video discs have adopted MPEG2 one of the world stan dards of digital compression technologies The picture data is compressed by 1 40 on average and stored Variable rate en coded technology in which the volume of data assigned to the picture is changed depending on ...

Page 258: ...bum or one audio program is assigned as a title Chapter A unit smaller than a title A title comprises plural chapters Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpub lished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protect...

Page 259: ...pter The key must be in the ON position for the power outlet to be used The maximum capacity for this power out let is 115 VAC 100W If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC 100W limits Main switch To u...

Page 260: ...wer consumption is under 115 VAC 100W These appliances may not operate properly Appliances with high initial peak watt age cathode ray tube type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc Measuring devices which process pre cise data medical equipment measur ing instruments etc Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply microcomputer controlled e...

Page 261: ...es to the jack Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body NOTICE To ensure correct audio video system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over the system Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact Disc into the slot Do not put anything other than a DVD video DVD audio video CD dts CD and audio CD into the DVD player The use of a cellular phone inside or near...

Page 262: ...adio may tune in the second station until the origi nal signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere especially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly f...

Page 263: ...use the players Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player and DVD player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player and DVD player the players may not play even though they appear to be working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries CAUTION Compact disc players and DVD play ers use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation ex po...

Page 264: ... DVD audio discs Video CDs DVD player Use only discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your DVD player SACD Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD ROM DVD RAM Special shaped discs Transparent translucent discs ...

Page 265: ...the disc Correct Wrong Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact ...

Page 266: ...o clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device ...

Page 267: ... flow selector settings 247 Operating tips 247 Front automatic air conditioning system Controls 250 Air flow selector settings 253 Operating tips 253 Side vents 256 Rear heater system 257 Air conditioning filter 258 For information about the front air conditioning system of a vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 268: ...LANDER_U L O 0608 244 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U 1 Air intake selector 2 A C button 3 Air flow selector 4 Temperature selector 5 Fan speed selector Front manual air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 269: ...urning the air flow selector to the floor windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windsh...

Page 270: ... the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically sh...

Page 271: ...could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If d...

Page 272: ...FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set c...

Page 273: ...es to FRESH automatically to clean up the front view quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in this position On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red...

Page 274: ...ER from July 06 Prod OM48682U 1 Air intake selector 2 MODE button air flow selector 3 Fan speed selector 4 A C button 5 OFF button 6 Windshield air flow button 7 AUTO button 8 Temperature selector Front automatic air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 275: ... mode 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Selecting the floor windshield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view This position allow...

Page 276: ...elected This is not a malfunction When the engine coolant tem perature is lowered the previous mode will resume To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off...

Page 277: ...could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If d...

Page 278: ...wards WARM to the right Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air ...

Page 279: ...ol Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD For manual operation Fan speed To the desired fan speed Temperature Towards WARM to the right to heat COLD to the left to cool Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly It is not possible to return to RE...

Page 280: ...hield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRCULATE in this mode Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster linked air conditioning This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning ...

Page 281: ...er sys tem on illuminates the main switch indica tor 2 Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed to the right to increase to the left to de crease When the rear heater system is off the fan speed selector will not operate 3 Rear heater vents Air flows from the vents when the rear heater system is operating CAUTION Do not place feet near the vents for long periods as burns may result...

Page 282: ...lter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert areas early rep...

Page 283: ...R from July 06 Prod OM48682U 1 Remove the clip with a Phillips head screwdriver 2 Open the glove box and push each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 3 Pull the filter cover toward you and remove it 4 Remove the filter case toward you ...

Page 284: ...n the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced When installing the filter and filter case keep the arrow pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance ...

Page 285: ...ighter and ashtrays 268 Power outlets 269 Power outlet 270 Glove box 271 Garage door opener 272 Auxiliary boxes 275 Container 277 Cup holders 278 Bottle holders 280 Tie down hooks 280 Luggage cover 281 Roof luggage carrier 283 Floor mat 285 For information about the clock of a vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 286: ...multi information is operat ing 5 seconds has been passed after ad justing the temperature or pushing the INFO button the display will be back to the multi information display 1 Outside temperature OUTSIDE TEMP The outside temperature display indi cates the outside air temperature The displayed temperature ranges from 22 F 30 C up to 122 F 50 C If an abnormality exists in the connection of the out...

Page 287: ...th the engine running The display will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption The vehicle is driving down a long slope applying the engine brake The display will indicate the extremely low fuel consumption The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off 5 Driving time E T The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed When the engine is started driving time is counted ...

Page 288: ...diately af ter turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a crossing near a large vehi...

Page 289: ...e compass sensor CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the switch until the zone number appears on the display Then push the switch refer...

Page 290: ...rod OM48682U Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 291: ...e above method calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibrat...

Page 292: ...adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Cigarette lighter Front ashtray Rear ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a ...

Page 293: ... pull out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always completely close the ashtray after use Front Rear The power outlets 12 VDC are de signed for power supply for car acces sories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehi...

Page 294: ...utlet push the main switch on the instrument panel An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is ready for use Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off When the power out let is not in use make sure that the main switch is turned off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is...

Page 295: ...stable power supply microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sen sor lamps etc Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise To use the glove box Open by pulling the lever Lock by inserting the master key and turn ing it clockwise Unlock by inserting the master key and turning it counterclockwise With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on when the globe box ...

Page 296: ...rogramming into the HomeLink install a new battery in the hand held transmitter prior to program ming The battery side of the hand held trans mitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink during the programming pro cess For Canadian users follow the procedure in Programming an entrance gate pro gramming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of 3 HomeLink buttons you want to program Hom...

Page 297: ...ing code sys tem 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re maining HomeLink button to program another device Programming a rolling code system If your device is Rolling Code equipped it is necessary to follow steps 1 through 4 under the heading Programming the HomeLink before proceeding with the steps listed below 1 Locate the training button on the ceil ing mounted garage door opener motor The exact...

Page 298: ...see if the gate device oper ates correctly 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re maining HomeLink button to program another device Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems home door locks or lighting contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance Reprogramming a button Individual HomeLink buttons cannot be erased however to reprogram a single button f...

Page 299: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved ...

Page 300: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 276 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Type A ceiling Type B instrument panel Type C rear console Type D rear console Type E luggage compartment ...

Page 301: ...l iary holder CAUTION Do not put objects in the container which can shift roll out or be thrown out in the event of sudden stops or accidents Objects which come out of the container can create a safety haz ard due to interference with pedal op eration or driver distraction Do not store drinks or cans which could easily roll out Container ...

Page 302: ...July 06 Prod OM48682U Do not store objects which are higher than the lower edge of the container Do not store objects which are larg er than the width of the container Type A rear console Type B luggage compartment Type C second seat armrest Cup holders ...

Page 303: ...ype A only The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink cans by changing the holder position CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident Type A and C To reduce the chance of injury in case of an acci dent ...

Page 304: ...g or an accident NOTICE Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con tents may spill when the door opens or closes To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Stowage precautions on page 311 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the tie down hooks folded in place on the floor when not in use Vehicles wit...

Page 305: ... hang the hooks to the hook brackets on the second seat seat back 2 Pull out the rear luggage cover and secure it to the hook brackets CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or a collision Vehicles with the third seat When using the luggage cover the third seat must be folded down See Folding...

Page 306: ... to release the right end and lift the luggage cover out After you remove the luggage cover stow it under deck board as described below This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident STOWING LUGGAGE COVER To stow the luggage cover do the fol lowing 1 Remove the side deck boards and open the center deck board ...

Page 307: ...e cover in the holder as shown CAUTION Make sure the luggage cover is se curely stowed Cross rails Roof rails The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails and sliding cross rails Upper knob Side knobs ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF CROSS RAILS 1 Turn the upper and side knobs coun terclockwise to loosen the cross rails Roof luggage carrier ...

Page 308: ...ailure to do so may cause an unexpected accident or se vere injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision Follow the manufacture s instructions and precautions when installing the attach ments or their equivalent CAUTION When you load cargo on the roof lug gage carrier observe the following Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles If loadi...

Page 309: ...ding the luggages be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof Use a floor mat of the correct size If the vehicle carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Attach the floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the clips Lock the clips into the holes in the vehicle carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet If the f...

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Page 311: ...shut off system 291 Operation in foreign countries 292 Three way catalytic converters 292 Engine exhaust cautions 293 Facts about engine oil consumption 294 Iridium tipped spark plugs 295 Brake system 295 Brake pad wear limit indicators 299 Your Toyota s identification 299 Theft prevention labels 300 Suspension and chassis 301 Tire information 302 Vehicle load limits 310 Cargo and luggage 311 Type...

Page 312: ...an low slung sports cars de signed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the dri...

Page 313: ...an elaborate break in But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving Avoid racing the engine Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 k...

Page 314: ...utomotive manufacturers in the U S Europe and Japan have developed a specification for quality fuel named World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC that is expected to be applied world wide The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev els In the U S category 3 or 4 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quality by providing for better emis sions in vehicle fleets and customer satis...

Page 315: ... your problem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 72 5 L 19 1 gal 16 0 Imp gal The fuel pump...

Page 316: ... FE engine 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible mate rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Do not idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi ly such as grass ...

Page 317: ...sible Remember your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Man...

Page 318: ...tion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used ...

Page 319: ...ngine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor mance or smooth driveability The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will increase Also the ...

Page 320: ... in reduced braking performan ce The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a manhole cov er a steel plate at a construction site joints in a bridge etc on...

Page 321: ...nti lock brake system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis tance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the...

Page 322: ...roblem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta ble during braking DRUM IN DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum in disc type parking brake system T...

Page 323: ...ible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle iden...

Page 324: ...abels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft preventi...

Page 325: ...301 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Suspension and chassis ...

Page 326: ...Uniform tire quality gra ding For details see Uniform tire quality grading on page 305 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 385 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the side...

Page 327: ... flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 406 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 313 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s i...

Page 328: ...spect ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 329: ...rade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample 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 ...

Page 330: ...and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are establish...

Page 331: ...le with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward fa...

Page 332: ...evelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s de...

Page 333: ...pant weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded veh...

Page 334: ...ated average weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seating ca pacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not ex ceed the total load capacity Towing capacity 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine Without towing package 680 kg 1500 lb With towing package 1360 kg 3000 lb 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engi...

Page 335: ...operly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely suffer death or serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the flattened seat or it may slide forward during braking Do not place anything on the luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Secure all items in a safe p...

Page 336: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5x150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this ...

Page 337: ...y see Vehicle load limits on page 310 CAUTION Even if the total load of occu pant s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac ity do not apply the load uneven ly That may cause not only dam age to the tire but also deteriora tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle causing an accident Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with 1 Summ...

Page 338: ...ll season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving CAUTION Do not mix summer and all sea son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control Do not use tire other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals ...

Page 339: ...RIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 316 How to start the engine 316 Tips for driving in various conditions 317 Off road driving precautions 318 Winter driving tips 319 Dinghy towing 320 Trailer towing 321 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 326 SECTION 3 ...

Page 340: ...it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows With your foot off the accelerator pedal crank the...

Page 341: ...ur vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of ...

Page 342: ...nd signs that re strict travel d Stay on established roads When condi tions are wet driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to pre vent damage to roads For owners in U S mainland Hawaii and Puerto Rico To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off road consult the following organizations State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments State Motor Vehicle B...

Page 343: ... transfer case reducing the gear oil s lubricating qualities Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system com ponents Always perform a maintenance in spection after each day of off road driving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled maintenance informa tion refer to the Scheduled ...

Page 344: ... and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze When parking put the transmission into P and block the rear wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accu mulated ...

Page 345: ...t gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station build ing supply company trucking company junk yard etc CAUTION The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo load must not exceed the following Exceeding this weight is dangerous 2 4 L ...

Page 346: ... on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR li...

Page 347: ...cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applica ble federal and state provincial regu lations A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from...

Page 348: ...to the scheduled maintenance information in the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km 600 miles of trailer driving PRE TOWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down conditi...

Page 349: ...ler causing sway Pay attention to the rear from time to time to pre pare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will s...

Page 350: ...he brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Improving fuel economy is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel See page 383 in Section 7 2 for instructions Do not carry unneeded w...

Page 351: ...nsumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep the front wheels in proper alignment Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion K...

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Page 353: ...your engine stalls while driving 333 If you cannot increase engine speed 334 If your vehicle overheats 334 If you have a flat tire 335 If your vehicle becomes stuck 346 If your vehicle needs to be towed 347 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 352 If you lose your keys 353 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 353 SECTION 4 ...

Page 354: ...not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cra...

Page 355: ...ice The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the...

Page 356: ...ve red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Jumper cable Booster battery Discharged battery Negative terminal mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged batt...

Page 357: ...ery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer If the first start attempt is not success ful Check that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight Recharge the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for several minutes and restart your en gine in the normal way If the another attempt is not successful the battery may be deplet...

Page 358: ...ioning if it is being used 2 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boiling over or steam leave the engine running and make sure the electric cooling fan is operating If it is not turn the ignition off CAUTION To help avoid personal injury keep the hood closed until there is no ste...

Page 359: ... ground 2 Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P 4 Have everyone get out of the ve hicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read the following instructions thoroughly CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possi bility of death or serious injury Follow jacking instructions Do not put any part of you...

Page 360: ...not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair 1 Get the required tools and spare tire 1 Spare tire 2 Front towing eyelet 3 J...

Page 361: ...d unhook the tightening strap After storing the jack make sure it is securely held by the tightening strap To remove the jack rotate the jack joint by hand until the jack becomes free To store the jack rotate the jack joint until the jack is firmly secured This prevents the jack from flying for ward during a collision or sudden stop ...

Page 362: ...ch the spare tire 1 Vehicles with aluminium wheels Remove the inside spare tire cov er by turning it counterclockwise 2 Pull the strap and open the center deck board 3 Vehicles with third seat If the third seat is upright hang the center deck board on the right side head restraint ...

Page 363: ...e the cover as shown in the illustration 5 Put the adapter socket for remov ing a spare tire on the spare tire clamp bolt 6 Threading the jack handle through the adapter socket turn the jack handle counterclockwise Contin ue until the spare tire is lowered completely to the ground ...

Page 364: ...mper 8 Remove the holding bracket Vehicles with aluminium wheels Remove the spare tire cover 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels Blocking the wheel ...

Page 365: ...d unexpected personal injury 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remov...

Page 366: ...sitioned on a level and solid place 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to ...

Page 367: ... position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to met al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loos...

Page 368: ...nuts and damaging the bolts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could cause a seri ous accident If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclock wise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any addition al l...

Page 369: ...rench to 103 N m 10 5 kgf m 76 ft lbf as soon as possible after changing wheels Otherwise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident Type A Type B 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel ornament into posi tion 2 Then tap it firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexp...

Page 370: ...necessary after you have replaced your tires or wheels See Tire pressure warning system on page 159 in Section 1 7 CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are se curely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a colli sion or sudden braking If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may attempt to rock the veh...

Page 371: ...efore the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front From rear b Using flat bed truck Two wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front From rear b Using ...

Page 372: ...To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly Two wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck...

Page 373: ...owing eyelet see Installing front towing eyelet on page 350 in this Section NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to the transmission A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads f...

Page 374: ...gine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual 1 Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper by pushing the outside of the cover 2 Use the front towing eyelet in the lug gage compartment Secure it to the hole on the bumper by turning clock wise For the...

Page 375: ...orce To avoid damaging the eyelet do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle Always pull straight ahead CAUTION If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when your vehicle becomes struck in mud sand or oth er condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power make sure to observe the pre cautions mentioned below Otherwise excessive stress will be put on the eye...

Page 376: ...er out of the P position to other posi tions even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert your finger into the hole to push down the shift lock override button You can shift out of the P position only whi...

Page 377: ...e door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by your...

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Page 379: ...7 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 356 Washing and waxing your Toyota 357 Cleaning the interior 359 SECTION 5 ...

Page 380: ...ventilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following po...

Page 381: ...n if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can cor rode if the ventilation is poor Washing your Toyota Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings a...

Page 382: ...enzine or strong solvents which may be tox ic or cause damage Do not scrub any part of the ve hicle with a hard brush which may cause damage Automatic car wash Your vehicle may be washed in an auto matic car wash but remember that the paint can be scratched by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on dar...

Page 383: ...h the vehicle floor with water or allow water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle interior or exterior Water may get into audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the up...

Page 384: ...the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec tors Air conditioning control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These ...

Page 385: ...y develop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve hicle in a shaded area especially in the summer The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up on hot summer days so avoid placing on the upholstery items made of vinyl or plastic o...

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Page 387: ...RE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements 364 General maintenance 365 Does your vehicle need repairing 367 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 368 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 388: ...f the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission cont...

Page 389: ...run the en gine IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 395 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the F and L lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 380 in Section 7 2...

Page 390: ...olding down rear seatbacks check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure the belt webbing is not cut frayed worn or dam aged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has...

Page 391: ...d Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive ti...

Page 392: ...adiness codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not...

Page 393: ... 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 370 Fuse locations 372 Do it yourself service precautions 373 Positioning the jack 374 Parts and tools 375 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 394: ...ervoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Fuse blocks 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Condenser 10 Electric cooling fans 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine ...

Page 395: ...Engine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Fuse blocks 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Condenser 10 Electric cooling fans 11 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine ...

Page 396: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 372 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Spare fuses With daytime running light system Fuse locations ...

Page 397: ...o touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Do not get under your vehicle with just the bo...

Page 398: ...ada If you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping Do not overfill automa...

Page 399: ... get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle support stands Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or un derneath the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do it yourself mainte nance R...

Page 400: ...ON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Pa...

Page 401: ...oil level 378 Checking the engine coolant level 380 Checking the radiator and condenser 381 Checking brake fluid 382 Checking power steering fluid 382 Checking tire inflation pressure 383 Checking and replacing tires 385 Rotating tires 387 Installing snow tires and chains 388 Replacing wheels 390 Aluminum wheel precautions 390 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 402: ... Be careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components To avoid drops of the engine oil falling when you pull out the engine oil dipstick make sure to hold a rag under the dipstick If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add en...

Page 403: ...or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine SAE 5W 20 or 0W 20 Outside temperature SAE 5W 20 or 0W 20 engine oil may be used However SAE 0W 20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best c...

Page 404: ...engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection described below The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below the L line add coolant Bring the level up to the F line If the coolant level drops within a s...

Page 405: ...d water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specif...

Page 406: ...the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush the af fected area with clean water immedi ately If you still feel uncomfortable with your hands or eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wipe it off to preve...

Page 407: ...urn it clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level The recommended cold tire inflation pressures tire sizes and the co...

Page 408: ...ON AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1 Remove the tire valve cap 2 Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge to the tire valve 3 Read the pressure using the grad uations of the gauge 4 In case the tire inflation pressure is not within the prescribed range insert the compressed air from the valve In case of applying too much air press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust 5 After completing t...

Page 409: ...rheated tire Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards High tire pressure overinfla tion Poor handling Excessive wear Uneven wear A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards Tread wear indicator CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire s tread for tread wear indicators If the indicators show replace the tires ...

Page 410: ...istance can damage a tire beyond repair Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use a tire of the same size and construction and the same or greater ...

Page 411: ...Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 335 in Section 4 for tire change proce dure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect ve hicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasiona...

Page 412: ...dded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended si ze as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Four wheel drive models Do not use snow tires of differ...

Page 413: ...nstall the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remove the covers before putting on the chains CAUTION Do not exceed 50 km h ...

Page 414: ...have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control ...

Page 415: ...ANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 392 Battery recharging precautions 393 Checking and replacing fuses 394 Adding washer fluid 395 Replacing light bulbs 396 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 416: ... pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately...

Page 417: ...oyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTIO...

Page 418: ...are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 372 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull the suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See page 407 in Section 8 for the functions controlled by each circuit Ch...

Page 419: ...t again but this does not indicate anything wrong Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never...

Page 420: ...nside and require special handling They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the ...

Page 421: ...ear turn signal lights 21 D Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 E Back up lights 7440 21 E High mounted stop light 921 16 E License plate lights 5 E Interior lights 8 F Personal lights 5 E Vanity lights 2 F Door courtesy lights 5 E Glove box light 74 1 2 E A HB4 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C Single end bulbs D Wedge base bulbs amber E Wedge base bulbs clear F Double end bulbs 1 Open the hood Turn the...

Page 422: ...necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer If any of the following lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer Front fog lights Front turn signals parking and front side marker lights Rear side marker lights NOTICE Do not try to replace any of the light bulbs mentioned above by yourself You may damage the vehicle Front fog front turn signal p...

Page 423: ...LANDER_U L O 0608 399 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Stop tail light d Back up light Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights High mounted stoplight ...

Page 424: ... 07 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 400 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U Use a Phillips head screwdriver License plate light ...

Page 425: ...7 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 401 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 402 Engine 402 Fuel 403 Service specifications 403 Tires 406 Fuses 407 SECTION 8 ...

Page 426: ...d mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb Two wheel drive models Four wheel drive models 4690 184 6 4690 184 6 1825 71 9 1825 71 9 1690 66 5 2 1745 68 7 3 2715 106 9 2715 106 9 1580 62 2 1575 62 0 1565 61 6 1555 61 2 390 860 4 526 1159 5 390 860 4 526 1159 5 1 Unladen vehicle 2 Without roof rails 3 With roof rails 4 Without third seat 5 With third seat 6 2 4 L 4 cyli...

Page 427: ...nsion measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine Automatic adjustment 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine 125 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 2 4 L 4 cylinder 2AZ FE engine With filter 3 8 4 0 3 3 Without filter 3 6 3 8 3 2 3 3 L V6 3MZ FE engine With filter 4 7 5 0 4 1 Without filter 4 5 4 8 4 0 Toyota Genuine Moto...

Page 428: ...technical problems only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids Do not use plain water alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details B...

Page 429: ...contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details TRANSFER four wheel drive models Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 0 9 1 0 0 8 Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity Above 18 C 0 F SAE 90 Below 18 C 0 F SAE 80W or 80W 90 REAR DIFFERENTIAL four wheel drive models Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 0 9 1 0 0 8 Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity Above 18 C 0 F SAE 90 Below ...

Page 430: ...160 km h 100 mph in countries where such speeds are permitted by low inflate the front and rear tires to the following tire inflation pressure provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall P225 70R16 101S tires 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar 35 psi 225 65R17 101S tires 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar 33 psi Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 103 10 5 7...

Page 431: ... A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system 5 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system Engine compartment with daytime running light system 6 RR HTR 15 A Rear air conditioning system 7 H LP RH LWR 15 A Right hand head light low beam 8 H LP LH LWR 15 A Left hand head light low beam 9 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 10 POWER...

Page 432: ...5 A Cigarette lighter 28 P RR DOOR 20 A Power windows 29 PWR OUTLET1 15 A Power outlets 30 FR FOG 20 A Front fog lights 31 ECU IG 10 A Electric moon roof anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system shift lock system charging system starting system 32 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers and washer 33 D RR DOOR 20 A Power windows 34 D FR DOOR 25 A Power windows door courtesy lights power door l...

Page 433: ...fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system starting system 50 ABS2 50 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system 51 ABS1 30 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system 52 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system 53 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fans 54 RR DEF 30 A Rear window defoggers 55 CDS 30 A Electric cooling fans 56 MAIN 40 A H LP RH LWR H LP LH LWR H ...

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Page 435: ...7 HIGHLANDER_U L O 0608 411 2007 HIGHLANDER from July 06 Prod OM48682U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 412 SECTION 9 ...

Page 436: ...ints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot be come involved in individual problems be tween you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or 366 0123 in Wash ington DC area or write to NHT...

Page 437: ...f you have a flat tire 335 If your vehicle needs to be towed 347 Tips for driving during break in period 289 How to start the engine 316 General maintenance 365 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 289 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 72 5 L 19 1 gal 16 0 Imp gal Engine oil ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recomm...

Page 438: ...ized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area o...

Page 439: ...r toll free at 1 800 622 2033 Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to prevent small problems fromgrowinginto larger oneslateron Therepairmanualoutlinesexactly whatmaintenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step ...

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