2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID gas type

116 1-6. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■ If the fuel filler door does no t open and a “PLEASE WAIT NOW
OPENING” message appears on th e multi-information display
Fuel tank pressure is being reduced. The fuel filler door will open within
about 10 seconds of the switch being pressed.

132 1-8. Safety information
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG
ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( P. 492)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.

532 6-1. Specifications
■Gasoline engine number and el ectric motor (traction motor)
number
The gasoline engine number and el ectric motor (traction motor) num-
ber are stamped as shown.
Gasoline engine number
Electric motor (traction motor)
number
Engine
Fuel
Model3MZ-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.62  3.27 in. (92.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 202.1 cu.in. (3311 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Intake:
0.006 
0.01 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
Exhaust:
0.01  0.013 in. (0.25  0.35 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)

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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity (Reference)
Gasoline engine
Power control unit Without rear air conditioning system
11.2 qt. (10.6 L, 9.3 Imp.qt.)
With rear air conditioning system
13.5 qt. (12.8 L, 11.3 Imp.qt.)
3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent addi-
tives to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

546 6-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and emission control system to function improperly.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 387
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 253
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 248
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 142
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 494
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 84
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel Capacity ............................... 532
Fuel gauge ........................... 184
Gas station information ........ 580
Information ........................... 544
Refueling .............................. 115
Type ..................................... 532
Fuel door .................................. 115
Fuel filler door ......................... 115
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener.................394
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................184
Glove box..................................365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................330
Head restraints Adjusting ................................96
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............470
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................543
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................384
Side mirror.............................267
Hood ..........................................420
Hooks Cargo hook............................388
Shopping bag ........................388
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
“POWER” switch ...................174
I/M test.......................................415
Identification Electric motor ........................532
Engine ...................................532
Vehicle ..................................531
Ignition switch ..........................174
Illuminated entry system .........361
Immobilizer system..................120
Indicator lights .........................186
Initialization
Items to initialize....................562
Inside rear view mirror ............106FG
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 420Fuel filler doorP. 1 1 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 2 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 539
Back door openerP. 7 7
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 1 7.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 3 9
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
Without filter 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
With filter 5.0 (4.7, 4.1)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 534
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-20 or SAE-0W-20