2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Owners Manual

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2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM48478U)
Publication No. OM48478U
Part No. 01999-48478
Printed in Japan 01−0308 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 129 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 327 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 359 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
2AZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
3MZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96)
or higher is recommended.
See page 283 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
72.5 L (19.1 gal., 16.0 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 373 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 377 through 385.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 402.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

’04 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0308)
2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM48478U)
Where to obtain the
Repair Manual
The repair manual for HIGHLANDER, written in
English, may be purchased as applicable from any
Toy ota dea l er.
Pub. Name: 2004 HIGHLANDER Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM1086U1 RM1086U2
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to prevent
small problems from growing into larger ones later on.
The repair manual outlines exactly what maintenance
is required and clearly explains how to do the work
yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.

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2004 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM48478U)
WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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