2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

• 19 x 7.5 10-spoke aluminum wheels
• Blue-tinted headlamp & taillamp bezels
• Chrome door handles
• Color-keyed bumpers w/black rear step bumper cover
• Color-keyed foldable heated pwr mirrors
• Color-keyed sport style rear spoiler w/integrated stop lamp
• Door scuff plate w/Highlander logo
• Full size spare tire w/alloy wheel
• Integrated fog lamps
• Intermittent rear window wiper
• Light silver painted rear license plate garnish w/chrome surround
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off
• P245/55R19 all-season BSW tires
• Pwr rear door w/jam protection
• Rear glass hatch
• Rear privacy glass
• Silver painted lower bumper cover
• Silver painted roof rails
• Silver painted unique hybrid grille w/chrome surround
• Tonneau cover
• UV reduction windshield
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (2) front & (1) cargo area 12V auxiliary pwr outlets
• (6) assist grips
• 2nd row reading lamps
• 3.5 multi-function display -inc: rear backup monitor, clock, outside temp, cruise info, warning messages, air conditioning, trip computer, tire pressure
• AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: (6) speakers, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio ready, aux audio jack
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
• Birch woodgrain-style interior trim w/silver finish & chrome door handle accents
• Cargo area 2nd row seat one-touch fold-flat levers
• Cargo area tie down hooks
• Center console -inc: (6) cup holders, storage compartment, 2nd row heat vents
• Cruise control
• Defroster-linked air conditioning w/air filter
• Dual sun visors -inc: illuminated vanity mirrors, sliding extensions
• Engine immobilizer system
• HomeLink universal transceiver
• Illuminated entry system
• In-glass antenna w/FM diversity
• Leather-trimmed 3rd row seat -inc: fold-flat into floor capability, folding headrests
• Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 2nd row fold-flat slide & recline seat -inc: Center Stow seat & console, one-touch right hand walk-in function, outboard armrests
• Leather-trimmed heated front captains chairs -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat w/pwr seat cushion extension, 4-way pwr front passenger seat, 4-way active head restraints, seatback pockets
• Leather-wrapped shift knob w/birch woodgrain-style inlay
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & multi-function display controls
• LED illumination for center console
• Optitron blue-illuminated gauges -inc: pwr meter, ready indicator, transmission shift indicator, coolant temp, fuel, oil pressure, scheduled maintenance indicator, EV & ECON mode indicators
• Overhead console w/maplights, conversation mirror, sunglass holder
• Pwr door locks w/auto shifter activation
• Pwr windows w/driver auto up/down, jam protection
• Rear window defogger
• Remote hood & fuel door releases
• Remote keyless entry system
• Smart Key System w/push button start & remote illuminated entry

• 3.3L DOHC MPI 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine w/permanent magnet motors
• 6000# GVWR
• Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist (EPS)
• Electronic on-demand 4-wheel drive w/intelligence (4WD-i)
• Electronically controlled brake system (ECB) w/regenerative control
• Electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission -inc: ECON Mode w/throttle control
• EV mode -inc: electric driving mode for short distances
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• Front independent Macpherson strut suspension w/coil springs
• Hill start assist control (HAC)
• Hybrid tow prep pkg -inc: trailer prewiring, transmission oil cooler w/water cooler, HD radiator, 240-watt fan coupling
• Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
• Rear independent dual-link Macpherson strut suspension w/coil springs
• Sealed nickel metal hydride battery

• 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions -inc: drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR), automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all passenger positions
• All row roll sensing side curtain airbags
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors for 2nd row seating positions
• Collapsible steering column
• Daytime running lamps
• Direct tire pressure monitor system
• Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant classification sensor
• Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
• Drivers knee airbag
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Front & rear crumple zones
• Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt anchors
• Head impact protection structure for A/B pillar trim panels
• High-voltage battery deactivating collision sensors
• ISO-FIX child restraint system (CRS) anchors for outboard seating positions
• Rear child safety door locks
• Side impact door beams
• Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch & traction control (TRAC)

Model Highlights

Toyota's 2009 Highlander is available in base, Sport and Limited models. A 2.7L 187-horsepower 4-cylinder is now standard on the base model, but a 3.5L V6 engine making 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque is optional on the base model and standard on the Sport and Limited. There's also a Highlander Hybrid model, offered in base or Limited trims, that pairs a 3.3L V6 engine with an electric motor and generator system to make 270 horsepower together. The Hybrid now has an EV mode, for driving short distances at low speed on electric power only, and there's also an ECON mode that limits acceleration to conserve energy. The new 4-cylinder model is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while V6 versions get a 5-speed automatic. The base model comes only in 2-wheel drive when equipped with the 4-cylinder, while V6 models are available in either 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive. The V6 can be equipped to tow 5,000 pounds, while the 4-cylinder can pull 3,500. All three powertrains are quite fuel-efficient. The 2.7L 4-cylinder delivers 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, while the 3.5L V6 returns 18 city, 24 highway. The Hybrid gets 27 city, 25 highway, according to EPA estimates. Inside, there's optional seating for seven, with a third-row seat that folds and stows away, and a 40/20/40-split folding second row that slides fore and aft and also reclines. The Highlander is one of the most refined vehicles in its class. In particular, Toyota employs new measures to minimize road noise, and uses a sophisticated engine mounting system to isolate noise and vibration. Vehicle safety control and anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist are standard on the Highlander; a total of seven air bags are offered, too, including front side air bags, roll-sensing side-curtain bags and even a driver's knee bag. An electric power steering system is installed across the model line. The system also serves several safety functions. The non-hybrid Highlanders have straight-line steering, which means the power steering system helps offset a pull to the side due to different surfaces in hard braking. All Highlanders also have a corner braking feature in which power steering assist guides the driver toward restoring vehicle stability. The Highlander Hybrid also includes the VDIM (vehicle dynamics integrated management) system, which integrates all of the safety electronics--including throttle and brakes--together to more seamlessly intervene if a loss of control is anticipated. Also, to help when negotiating a steep hill where traction might be difficult, both hill start assist and downhill assist control are offered. The Highlander's standard feature list includes keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control and power accessories. The Sport model adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, leather-trimmed steering wheel, power driver's seat, and a number of appearance improvements. At the top of the line is the Limited, which adds leather upholstery and Satin Mahogany interior trim, automatic climate control, an upgraded sound system with a 6-disc changer Smart Key entry system, fog lamps, heated power mirrors and a heated windshield, along with a host of cosmetic details. Major options include a power back hatch that can be opened with the key fob, voice-activated navigation, leather upholstery and multi-stage heated seats, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, tri-zone air conditioning, a tow package, a moonroof and a JBL premium audio system with Bluetooth.