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Two- wheel drive models onlyÐThe TRAC
OFFº indicator light will come on when the
VSCº warning light comes on even if the
TRAC OFFº switch is not pushed.
(m) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pres-
sure is critically low. The light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to the
ONº position. It goes off after a few sec-
onds. This indicates that the low tire pres-
sure warning system is functioning proper-
ly.
If the light comes on while driving, adjust
tire inflation pressure to the specified lev-
el. (See Tiresº on page 410 in Section 8.)
After the tire inflation pressure is adjusted,
push the tire pressure warning system re-
set switch for a few seconds and make
sure the warning light goes off. If the light
still remains or blinks once every second,
have the low tire pressure warning system
checked at your Toyota dealer.
If the light blinks twice every second, the
low tire pressure warning system needs to
be initialized.
For details, see Tire pressure warning
systemº on page 161 in Section 1- 7.(n) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see Adding washer fluidº on page 399 in
Section 7- 3.)
(o) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to ONº and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to the ONº
position. If you continue driving without
replacing the engine oil, and if the dis-
tance driven exceeds 8000 km (5000
miles), the light will come on after the
ignition key is turned to ONº position.
The light will remain on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on,
replace it as soon as possible.The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system by
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCKº
position with the odometer reading
shown. (For details, see Odometer and
two trip metersº on page 133 in this
Section.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the ONº posi-
tion while holding down the trip meter
reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec-
onds. The odometer indicates 000000º
and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
continue flashing.
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver's door
with the ignition key in the ACCº or
LOCKº position.

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Rear (four- wheel drive models)
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as
shown in the illustrations.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in Pº.
Block the wheels on the opposite
side of the jack up point if neces-
sary.
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly posi-
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do- it- yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Toyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equiva-
lent
See page 380 in Section 7- 2 for de-
tails about engine oil selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Toyota Super Long Life Coolantº or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non- silicate, non- amine, non- ni-
trite, and non- borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology.
Toyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for
Canada).
Parts and tools

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Add oil O.K. Too full
2AZ- FE engine
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
3MZ- FE engine
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle
should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under
the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstickÐpush it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE

Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.

To avoid drops of the engine oil
falling when you pull out the engine
oil dipstick, make sure to hold a
rag under the dipstick.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated below for reference.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand- tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
2AZ- FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
3MZ- FE engine 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Checking the engine oil level

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NOTICE

Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.

Avoid overfilling, or the engine
could be damaged.

Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Toyota Genuine Motor Oilº is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
Toyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
API grade SL Energy- Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity:
SAE 5W- 30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W- 30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 5W- 30 is not available, SAE
10W- 30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W- 30 at
the next oil change.

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2005 HIGHLANDER REPAIR MANUAL (RM1144U)
9. INSPECT COMPRESSION
(a) Warm up and stop the engine.
(b) Disconnect the injector connectors.
(c) Remove the ignition coils.
(d) Remove the spark plugs.
(e) Check the cylinder compression pressure.
(1) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug
hole.
(2) Fully open the throttle.
(3) While cranking the engine, measure the compres-
sion pressure.
Compression pressure:
1,360 kPa (13.9 kgf/cm
2, 198 psi)
Minimum pressure: 0.98 MPa (10 kgf/cm
2, 142 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 14 psi)
NOTICE:

Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine
speed of 250 rpm or more.

Check other cylinder's compression pressure in the
same way.

This measurement must be done as quickly as pos-
sible.
(4) If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small
amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the
spark plug hole and inspect again.
HINT:

If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings
and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.

If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated im-
properly, or there may be leakage in the gasket.
10. INSPECT CO/HC
(a) Start the engine.
(b) Rev the engine at 2,500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.
(c) Insert CO/HC meter testing probe at least 40 cm (1.3 ft) into the tailpipe during idling.
(d) Immediately check CO/HC concentration at idle and/or 2,500 rpm.
HINT:

Complete the measuring within 3 minutes.

Check regulations and restrictions in your area when performing 2 mode CO/HC concentration testing
(engine check at both idle speed and at 2,500 rpm).
(e) If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with regulations, troubleshoot in the order given below.
(1) Check A/F sensor operation (see page 12-3).
(2) See the table below for possible causes, and then inspect and repair.

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No.2 PlugNo.1 Plug
Drain Plug
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(b) Install the transfer assy to the transaxle assy with the 2
bolts and 6 nuts.
Torque: 69 NVm (700 kgfVcm, 51 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:

Check that the gasket is installed to the transfer assy
before instaling them to the transaxle assy.

Install the transfer assy to the transaxle assy without
tilting.

When moving the transfer assy, do not hold the oil
seal on the both sides.
83. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET RR (2AZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
(a) Install the engine mounting bracket RR with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 64 NVm (652 kgfVcm, 47 ftVlbf)
84. INSTALL TRANSFER STIFFENER PLATE RH (2AZ-FE
ENGINE TYPE)
(a) Install the stiffener plate RH with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 34 NVm (350 kgfVcm, 25 ftVlbf)
85. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TRANSFER (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
(SEE PAGE 40-20)
86. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE PAGE 14-149)
87. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (2AZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE PAGE 14-24)
88. INSTALL TRANSFER DRAIN PLUG
(a) Install the transfer drain plug with a new drain gasket.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
89. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO.2 PLUG
(a) Install the transfer case No.2 plug with a new gasket No.2.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
90. INSTALL TRANSFER CASE NO.1 PLUG
(a) Add oil up to 0 to 5 mm below the lower side of the plug
hole.
Oil quantity: 0.9 L (0.95 US qts, 0.79 lmp. qts)
HINT:
When adding oil, pour it slowly.
(b) Install the transfer case No.1 plug with a new gasket No.1.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)