2005 Toyota Highlander Reference Owners Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page no. OVERVIEW Engine compartment Fuel tank door opener and cap Hood release lever Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air conditioning/Heating Audio Automatic transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Engine immobilizer Garage door opener (HomeLink®)2 Keyless entry1 Light control-Instrument panel Lights1 & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Seat adjustments-Front Seats-Head restraints Tilt steering wheel Windows Windshield wiper & washer SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Airbag-Supplemental Restraint System Door locks-Power1 Doors-Child safety locks Rollover information Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools TRAC (Traction Control) Tire Pressure Warning System VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 7 6 6 4-5 4-5 2-3 16-17 14-15 8-9 12 12 18 19 19 19 11 11 13 12 18 9 9 10 13 10 22-23 20 20 24 20 21 25 21 22 21 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.

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2 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 1 OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW -Automatic air conditioning system FEATURES/OPERATIONS With navigation system Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher switch Clock2 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1 and windshield wiper de-icer1 switch Air conditioning controls2 and/or Navigation system2 Audio2 “AIRBAG ON ” and “AIRBAG OFF ” indicator lights Snow mode button Seat heater switches1 Cigarette lighter “TRAC OFF ” (Traction Control “OFF “) switch1 Cruise control lever Ignition switch Tilt steering lock release lever Tire Pressure Warning set switch 115V Power outlet main switch1 Rear heater main switch Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator light1 Power rear view mirror controls 1If SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 2For installed vehicles equipped with Navigation system, refer to the Navigation system Owner’s Manual 2 3 OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Tachometer Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 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 OVERVIEW Indicator symbols Brake system warning light1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light1 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light1 Battery warning light1 Low engine oil pressure warning light1 Malfunction indicator light1 Open door warning light1 Airbag SRS warning light1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light1 Low Tire Pressure Warning light1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light1 “AIRBAG ON ” indicator light “AIRBAG OFF ” indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights (5-speed)/(4-speed) Overdrive-off indicator light Snow mode indicator light Slip indicator light Traction Control off indicator light Cruise control indicator light2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES FEATURES/OPERATIONS Engine oil replacement reminder light1 Anti-lock Brake System warning light1 When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will result in reduced braking performance. Vehicle Stability Control warning light1 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. 4 5 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door opener and cap Engine compartment 4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine OVERVIEW 6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine To open the fuel tank door from driver side seat. Pull up on the opener. To remove the fuel tank cap Turn the cap counterclockwise 90 degrees, then turn it an additional 30 degrees. Pause slightly before removing it. 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 ” ” indicator may illuminate. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Hood release lever Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Fuse block Brake fluid reservoir Battery Radiator A/C Condenser Electric cooling fans 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. ” 7 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES To release the hood Pull the lever inside vehicle. To open the hood Insert finger through the opening between the hood and grill. Pull up on the catch lever inside the compartment and lift the hood. 6 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic transmission 5-speed models Lock release button Indicator light Overdrive switch 5-speed models.

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