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2006 Pocket Reference Guide

MN 00452-PRG06-HL Printed in USA 07/05

This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicles main equipment quickly and easily. The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owners Manual located in the vehicles glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owners Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicles capabilities and limitations. Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Highlander.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review the Owners Manual that accompanies this vehicle. Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the Owners Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
This utility vehicle has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owners Manual for important rollover information.

2006 Highlander

Doors-Child safety locks

OVERVIEW

Move the lever to LOCK, allowing the door to be opened only from the outside.

Tool location

Spare tire & tools

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

! A word about safe vehicle operations

Removing the spare tire

Spare tire Front towing eyelet Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench Adapter socket Jack

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Refer to the Owners Manual for jack positioning and tire changing procedures. 21

Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire clamp bolt. Put the adapter socket on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.

INDEX

OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1,2

Item

Page no.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air conditioning/Heating Audio Automatic transmission Bottle holder Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks2 Garage door opener (HomeLink)3 Light control-Instrument panel Lights2 & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Rear seat entertainment system Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seat heaters Seats-Head restraints Tilt steering wheel Windows Windshield wiper & washer

7 6 7 4-5 4 2-3 6 16-17 14-15 8 11 18 18 11 11 19 11 12 18 13 19 16 9 9 10 10 10 13 13 21 20 20 21 20

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Programmable by customer. Refer the the Owners Manual for instructions and more information. 2 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options. 3 HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
-Manual air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system
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 passengers 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 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter

TRAC OFF (Traction Control OFF) switch1 Cruise control lever Ignition Tilt steering lock release lever Tire Pressure Warning System reset 115V Power outlet ON/OFF switch1 Rear heater main switch Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator light1 Power rear view mirror controls
1If 2For

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

equipped vehicles equipped with Navigation system, refer to the Navigation system Owners Manual 3

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Low Tire Pressure Warning1 AIRBAG ON indicator

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning1

OVERVIEW

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

AIRBAG OFF indicator Turn signal indicator

Headlight high beam indicator Automatic transmission indicators (5-speed)/(4-speed)

Indicator symbols
Brake system

Tachometer Service indicator and reminder Speedometer Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning Engine coolant temperature Trip meter reset knob Odometer and two trip meters Instrument panel light control

Overdrive OFF indicator Snow mode indicator Slip indicator

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Traction Control OFF indicator Cruise control indicator2 Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Drivers seat belt reminder1 Battery warning1

warning1

Front passengers seat belt reminder1 Low engine oil pressure warning1

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.

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Vehicle Stability Control warning1 Open door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

For details, refer to Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers, Section 1-6, 2006 Owners Manual.

If this light flashes, refer to Cruise control, Section 1-7, 2006 Owners Manual.

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull up

Hood release
OVERVIEW

Pull Turn Store

Pull up to release, then raise

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

Engine maintenance

NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine indicator may illuminate. Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF by customer. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

Keyless entry (if equipped)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Locking operation
Push

Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors

Unlocking operation

6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

Alarm operation
Push

thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the Owners Warranty Information Booklet, Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owners Manual Supplement. 7

Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
5-speed models

Automatic Transmission
P R N D 3 2 L
Park1 Reverse Neutral Drive Third gear First gear

Manual Seat

Seat adjustments-Front

Power Seat
OVERVIEW

Second gear

4-speed models

Overdrive switch

P R N D 2 L
1The

Park1

Reverse Neutral Drive Second gear First gear

Overdrive switch

5-speed models OFF : Fourth gear ON : Fifth gear 4-speed models OFF : Third gear ON : Fourth gear During normal driving conditions, always drive with overdrive ON; this allows the transmission to shift automatically, increasing fuel economy. If the O/D OFF indicator light on the instrument cluster is illuminated, overdrive is OFF.

Overdrive switch

ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed.

Second row seats

with third seat

Seat adjustments-Rear

Position Cushion angle Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Position/cushion angle/height selector Seatback angle Lumbar support

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

without third seat

Third row seats (if equipped)

From front

From rear

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Position Seatback angle

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Front seats
Height

Seats-Head restraints
Angle (If equipped)

Light control-Instrument panel

OVERVIEW

Brightness control

Second row seats

Lock release button

Second row seat

Third row seats

Front seat

Cup holders

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Lock release button

Lock release button

Third row seat

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Bottle holders Tilt steering wheel

Angle Lock release lever
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Left front seat

Right front seat

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return lever. Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. 10

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Headlights

Lights & turn signals

Headlights AUTO*

Front

Windshield wiper & washer

Adjust interval Single wipe Interval wipe Fast Slow
OVERVIEW

Parking lights

Pull to wash and wipe

High beams Low beams

Rear

Interval wipe *If equipped High beam flasher Wash and wipe
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Wipe

Wash and wipe

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns off the lights when the drivers door is opened and the ignition is in the ACC or LOCK position. -Daytime Running Light system (If equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

Driver side

Windows
Up Down Window lock switch Up Down

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change Lane change

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Left turn

Automatic operation (Driver side window) 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.
Set: Depress Release: Depress again

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Turn

Parking brake

Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam. 12

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Push to turn Eject CD ON/OFF

Preset buttons - Functions in CD/Cassette modes indicated above number on display.

Seek station/ CD track select

Eject cassette tape

Type 2 functions include:

Mode

View CD information

Station or CD track scan

Load CD(s)

View genre with RDS system

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

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Push to adjust tone & balance

SCAN Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection. Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. 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 transmitted from radio stations.

RADIO

OVERVIEW

Station or CD track scan

View radio and CD information

Traffic information

To fast forward Push . To rewind Push . To change a direction Push

CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER CD PLAYER

CD Changer (Type 2 only) -To load one disc Push LOAD and insert 1 disc. -To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc. 14

To scan tracks on a disc Push either side of SCAN. Push again to hold selection.

- + Volume control -In radio mode Push to select a preset station, push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In tape mode Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track, push and hold to fast forward or reverse. -In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track. MODE Push to turn audio on and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)

Front automatic air conditioning

OVERVIEW

Front manual air conditioning

Air conditioning/Heating

Headphone volume control Headphone jacks DVD player DVD Screen Remote control A/V input adapter Power outlet Power outlet On/Off switch Front audio

Rear (if equipped)

or mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging ( indicator light OFF).

Fresh or recirculate cabin air Vent selector1 Fan speed Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear defogger Climate control OFF Windshield air flow Automatic climate control ON/OFF Temperature

FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

or mode, use fresh air to reduce window fogging ( indicator light OFF). 16

Fresh or recirculate cabin air Air Conditioning ON/OFF Rear defogger Vent selector1 Temperature Fan speed

On/Off switch Fan speed Rear heater vents

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Sliding operation
Close

Moonroof (if equipped)

Open

Tilting operation
Tilt up

Garage door opener (HomeLink)* (if equipped)

OVERVIEW

Tilt down

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Cruise control

Recommended driving position

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com
*HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Functions

Cancel1

Resume2/Increase speed

12V DC
Front

Power outlets

Rear

Set/Decrease speed Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal, or pushing ON/OFF. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
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115V AC (if equipped)

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Clock

Rear console

H-Set hour M-Set minutes

Key must be in the ON position. 19

ON/OFF switch

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts
Take up slack

Too high Keep as low on hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely. To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owners Manual.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Squeeze lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System

Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of any one of the tires is critically reduced while the vehicle is moving. It must be re-initialized by pushing and holding the SET button if indicator light blinks twice every second, and/or after replacing or rotating tires or wheels.

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