
2009 Toyota Highlander Specification - Safety
Safety is obviously the utmost important aspect in a vehicle. This is the reason why every manufacturer gives its conscious effort in building a vehicle with superior and reliable safety features. In the same way, Toyota has always focused on this aspect and has always launched its vehicles with advanced safety equipment. The 2009 Toyota Highlander is one of the best examples from the manufacturer. With a total seven airbags, Highlander provides one of the most inclusive airbag coverage in the SUV segment. Its airbag package includes advanced driver and front passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags and a driver's knee airbag. There are also roll-sensing side curtain airbags that help to protect the occupants of all three rows in the event of side collisions or vehicle rollovers. Apart from these, following are a few more safety features that come with the 2009 Toyota Highlander:
- Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
- Traction control
- Brake assist system
- Four-wheel ABS
- Active headrests
- Direct tire pressure monitor system
- Hill start assist control
- Side-impact door beams
- Emergency locking retractor
- A child restraint system
- Child-protector rear door locks
- A collapsible steering column