2005 Toyota Highlander Quick Reference Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item
Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine compartment
7
Fuel tank door opener and cap
6
OVER
Hood release lever
6
VIEW
Indicator symbols
4-5
Instrument cluster
4-5
Instrument panel
2-3
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating
16-17
Audio
14-15
Automatic transmission
8-9
Clock
12
Cruise control
12
Cup holders
18
Engine immobilizer
19
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)2
19
Keyless entry1
19
Light control-Instrument panel
11
Lights1 & turn signals
11
FEA
Moonroof
13
TURES/OPERA
Parking brake
12
Power outlets
18
Seat adjustments-Front
9
TIONS
Seats-Head restraints
9
Tilt steering wheel
10
Windows
13
Windshield wiper & washer
10
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System
22-23
Door locks-Power1
20
Doors-Child safety locks
20
Rollover information
24
Seat belts
20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
21
Spare tire & tools
25
SAFETY
TRAC (Traction Control)
21
Tire Pressure Warning System
22
AND
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
21
EMERGENCY
FEA
TURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and
other customizable options.
2HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
OVER
VIEW
-Automatic air conditioning system
FEA
TURES/OPERA
TIONS
With navigation system
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”) switch1
Wiper and washer controls
Cruise control lever
Emergency flasher switch
Ignition switch
Clock2
Tilt steering lock release lever
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Tire Pressure Warning set switch
SAFETY
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1
115V Power outlet main switch1
and windshield wiper de-icer1 switch
Rear heater main switch
AND
Air conditioning controls2 and/or Navigation system2
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer
EMERGENCY
Audio2
indicator light1
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights
Power rear view mirror controls
Snow mode button
FEA
1
Seat heater switches1
If installed
TURES
2
Cigarette lighter
For vehicles equipped with Navigation system,
refer to the Navigation system Owner’s Manual
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
OVER
Service reminder indicators and indicator lights
VIEW
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning light
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument panel light control
Indicator symbols
Open door warning light1
Brake system warning light1
Airbag SRS warning light1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light1
FEA
Low Tire Pressure Warning light1
TURES/OPERA
Battery warning light1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light1
Low engine oil pressure warning light1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
TIONS
Malfunction indicator light1
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light
Engine oil replacement reminder light1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
Turn signal indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
(5-speed)/(4-speed)
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
Overdrive-off indicator light
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
Snow mode indicator light
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
SAFETY
Slip indicator light
Vehicle Stability Control warning light1
AND
Traction Control off indicator light
EMERGENCY
Cruise control indicator light2
FEA
TURES
1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2005 Owner’s Manual.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2005
Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door opener and cap
Engine compartment
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
OVER
VIEW
6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine
To open the fuel tank door from driver side
seat. Pull up on the opener.
FEA
To remove the fuel tank cap Turn the cap
TURES/OPERA
counterclockwise 90 degrees, then turn it an
additional 30 degrees. Pause slightly before
removing it.
TIONS
The removed cap can be stored on the fuel
tank door.
To replace the fuel tank cap Turn clockwise until
a click is heard. If not tightened enough, Check
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Hood release lever
Engine oil level dipstick
Fuse block
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Radiator
A/C Condenser
SAFETY
Electric cooling fans
Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank
AND
EMERGENCY
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
To release the hood Pull the lever inside vehicle.
oil changes, will help extend the life of
To open the hood Insert finger through the
your vehicle and maintain performance.
FEA
opening between the hood and grill. Pull up on
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
TURES
the catch lever inside the compartment and lift
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
the hood.
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Overdrive switch
Automatic transmission
5-speed models ··· “OFF” : Fourth gear
5-speed models
OVER
“ON” : Fifth gear
Lock release button
4-speed models ··· “OFF” : Third gear
VIEW
“ON” : Fourth gear
Indicator light
During normal driving conditions, always drive with
overdrive “ON;” this allows the transmission to shift
automatically, increasing fuel economy. If the “O/D
Snow mode button
OFF” indicator light on the instrument cluster is
illuminated, overdrive is “OFF.”
Overdrive switch
Seat adjustments-Front
4-speed models
Manual Seat
Power Seat
Lock release button
Indicator light
Snow mode button
FEA
Overdrive switch
TURES/OPERA
Lock release button
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
Position lever
holding the lock release button in (the ignition
TIONS
Cushion angle knob
switch must be in the “ON” position).
Height crank Driver side only. Crank up to raise,
Shift normally.
or down to lower.
Seatback angle lever
Shift while holding the lock release button in.
Position/cushion angle/height selector
Seat back angle selector
P
Park Engine starting and key removal
Lumbar support Selector
R
Reverse
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
N
Neutral
D
Drive (see “Overdrive switch” next page.)
Seats-Head restraints
3
Third gear
Front Seats
Second row seats
SAFETY
5-speed models only ... Increased engine
braking
AND
2
Second gear Increased engine braking
EMERGENCY
L
First gear Maximum engine braking
Lock release button
Lock release buttons
Snow mode button
FEA
To raise Pull up the head restraint.
TURES
Use snow mode when starting your vehicle on ice or
To lower Push down the head restraint while
snow. Push the snow mode button to activate.
pressing the lock release button.
To adjust angle Move the base forward or
backward.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt steering wheel
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
OVER
VIEW
Indicator light
Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and
To change the steering wheel position Push the
instrument panel lights Twist the lever knob to
lock release lever down, set the desired angle, and
position 1.
return the lever to its locked position.
Headlights and all of the above Twist the lever
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
knob to position 2.
is in motion.
AUTO* Twist the lever knob to position 3.
High beams Push the lever forward.
Windshield wiper & washer
Low beams
Front
High beam flasher Pull the lever toward you.
FEA
TURES/OPERA
*If installed.
Automatic light cutoff system
Automatically turns off the lights when the driver’s
TIONS
door is opened with the key in “ACC” or “LOCK.”
Turn signals
Intermittent speed Push the lever down to
position 1.
Interval adjuster Twist the band to adjust the
intermittent speed.
Slow speed Push the lever down to position 3.
Fast speed Push the lever down to position 4.
Single wipe Push the lever up to position 5.
Right or left turn Push the lever up or down.
Wash and wipe Pull the lever toward you.
Lane change Move the lever up or down to
Rear
position 8 and hold.
SAFETY
Light control-Instrument panel
AND
EMERGENCY
Rear intermittent Twist the lever knob to
position 6.
FEA
TURES
Rear normal speed Twist the lever knob to
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel
position 7.
Rear wash and wipe
lights Turn the knob right to increase, or left to
Twist the lever knob upward
decrease the brightness of the instrument panel
or downward to position 8.
lights.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
Windows
Driver side
Window
OVER
lock switch
VIEW
Indicator light
Window operation
To set Depress the pedal.
To open or close Push down or pull up on the switch.
To release Depress the pedal again.
Automatic operation (Driver side window) Push the
Clock
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 lock switch
Push the switch to deactivate the passenger windows.
To reset the hour Push “H.”
Moonroof (if installed)
FEA
To reset the minute Push “M.”
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
TURES/OPERA
For vehicles equipped with Navigation system, refer
to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
Cruise control
TIONS
Turning system on/off Setting a speed
To open Push and hold toward “SLIDE OPEN.”
To close Push and hold toward “TILT UP.”
To tilt up Push and hold toward “TILT UP.”
To tilt down Push and hold toward “SLIDE OPEN.”
Indicator light
To turn the system “ON” or “OFF” Push the
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
button.
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
To set a speed Bring your vehicle to the desired
Manual for more details.
speed. Push the lever down toward “- SET.”
SAFETY
To cancel the set speed Pull the lever to “CANCEL.”
The set speed may also be cancelled by
AND
depressing the brake pedal.
EMERGENCY
To resume set speed after cancel Push the lever
up toward “+ RES.” If vehicle speed falls below 25
mph, the set speed will not be resumed.
FEA
TURES
NOTE: To raise set speed, push up toward “+RES.” To
lower set speed, push down toward “-SET.”
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
Audio
To play Insert a cassette tape.
To fast forward Push “ .”
OVER
To rewind Push “ .”
Type 1
VIEW
To select a direction Push “ .”
To eject a cassette tape Push “ .”
CD PLAYER
To play Insert a compact disc.
To select a track Push either side of “SEEK/TRACK.”
Type 2
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to
hold selection.
To eject a compact disc Push “ .”
To view CD text Push “TEXT” to display disc
*Functions for buttons 1-6 are indicated above each
information. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
button on LCD.
details.
For vehicle equipped with Navigation system, refer
Type 2 only are equipped with ...
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
CD Changer
BASIC OPERATION
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
To turn on the audio system Push “PWR.VOL,”
FEA
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD”
TURES/OPERA
“AM,” “FM,” “TAPE,” “DISC” or “LOAD.”
until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter
To turn off the system Push “PWR.VOL.”
will close and then re-open for next disc.
To adjust the volume Turn “PWR.VOL.”
Steering wheel switches (if installed)
To adjust tone and balance Push the “TUNE/AUDIO
TIONS
CONTROL” knob. The mode changes with each push
in succession from Bass, Midrange, Treble, Fade,
Balance. Turn the knob right or left to adjust each
mode.
RADIO
To select a station Push either side of
“SEEK/TRACK.”
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
Volume control switch
>
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
“ ”
>
switch
To select the band Push “AM” or “FM.”
In radio mode Push to select a preset station,
-To preset a station Tune in the desired station and
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
press a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep.
In tape mode Push to skip up or down to
SAFETY
-To select a preset station Push desired preset
next/previous track; push and hold to fast
button (1-6).
forward or reverse.
AND
In CD mode Push to skip up or down to a
EMERGENCY
Type 2 only is equipped with ...
next/previous track.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM only)
-Push TYPE “ ”
>
>
or “ ” to view current program
“MODE” switch Push to select an audio mode.
genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new
Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF.”
FEA
genre.
TURES
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
programs.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from Radio Stations.
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