2009 Toyota Highlander Base 4WD Automatic

• 17 x 7.5 6-spoke machined-finish aluminum alloy wheels
• Color-keyed door handles
• Color-keyed foldable pwr mirrors
• Color-keyed front/rear bumpers
• Full-size spare w/aluminum wheel
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature, chrome headlamp bezels
• P245/65R17 all-season tires
• Rear intermittent wiper
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear spoiler w/integrated lamp
• Silver-painted grille
• UV reduction glass windshield
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (6) passenger assist grips
• 12V aux pwr outlets -inc: (2) front, (1) cargo area
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (6) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, aux audio input jack
• Cargo area tie down hooks
• Center console -inc: (6) cupholders, storage compartments, 2nd row seat vents, silver trim
• Cloth 3rd row seat -inc: fold-flat into floor capability, folding headrests, (2) cupholders
• Cloth 40/20/40 2nd row fold-flat slide & recline seat -inc: Center Stow seat & console, one-touch right hand walk-in function, outboard armrests
• Cloth front captains chairs -inc: 8-way manual driver seat, 4-way manual front passenger seat, 2-way active head restraints, seatback pockets
• Cruise control
• Digital clock
• Door pockets w/cup/bottle holders
• Dual visors -inc: vanity mirrors, sliding extensions
• Fixed mast antenna
• Illuminated entry
• Manual defroster-linked air conditioning w/air filter
• Optitron red-illuminated instrument cluster -inc: speedometer, tachometer, water temp, fuel, LCD odometer w/dual tripmeters
• Overhead console -inc: map lights, conversation mirror, sunglass holder
• Pwr door locks w/auto shifter activation
• Pwr windows -inc: driver auto up/down, jam protection
• Rear window defogger
• Remote hood & fuel filler door releases
• Remote keyless entry system
• Silver-tone interior trim
• Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
• Under floor storage in rear cargo area
• Warning lights -inc: seatbelt disconnect, airbag, door-ajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, VSC, ABS, check engine, maintenance indicator, low-fuel

• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine
• 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension
• 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission
• Downhill assist control (DAC)
• Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist (EPS)
• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• Full-time 4-wheel drive
• Hill start assist control (HAC)
• Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes

• 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
• 3-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• Child protector rear door locks
• Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions
• Collapsible steering column
• Direct tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant classification sensor
• Driver & front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
• Drivers knee airbag
• Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
• Energy-dissipating interior trim
• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
• Front & rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
• Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt anchors
• ISO-FIX child restraint system (CRS) anchors for outboard seating positions
• Side-impact door beams
• 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.