The service and repair manual for the 2009 Toyota Highlander, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Toyota published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Base · Hybrid · Hybrid Limited · Limited · Sport |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 178 complaints · 132 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Highlander manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 561
- General Information 1,789
- Accessories & Equipment 1,926
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 309
- Body & Frame 695
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 1,049
- Brakes 398
- Maintenance 85
- Drivelines & Axles 121
- Restraints 253
- Electrical 2,383
- Steering 145
- Engine Mechanical 261
- Suspension 176
- Engine Performance 1,068
- Transmission 33
- Front & Rear 294
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Highlander
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 10V023000A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop.
- Visibility — power window devices and controls · 15V689000If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 13V014000If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airba.
- Equipment — other › labels · 09V223000Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, i.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V036000A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V035000This does not meet the standard requirements.
- Seats — front assembly › seat heater/cooler · 16V396000If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 178 complaints and Toyota has issued 132 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Highlander. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Highlander manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Highlander?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year across the Base, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Limited, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Toyota published for this year.
What 2009 Highlander problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Highlander, covering vehicle speed control, visibility, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Toyota dealers.
Does it include 2009 Highlander wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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