2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID oil level

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4-2. Maintenance ...................... 410Maintenance requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 416
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning the jack ............. 422
Engine compartment ........... 424
Tires .................................... 439
Tire inflation pressure........... 447
Wheels ................................ 451
Air conditioning filter............ 453
Key battery .......................... 456
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 459
Light bulbs........................... 470
5-1. Essential information ....... 482 If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 482
If you think something is wrong ................................ 488
Event data recorder ............ 489 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 491
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 500
If you have a flat tire ........... 501
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 513
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 515
If you lose your keys........... 516
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 517
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .................... 519
If your vehicle overheats .... 523
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 527
6-1. Specifications ................... 530 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 530
Fuel information.................. 544
Tire information .................. 547
6-2. Customization................... 559 Customizable features........ 559
6-3. Initialization....................... 562 Items to initialize ................. 562
5When trouble arises
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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Observe the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery Maintenance-free ( P. 435)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 434)
Engine/power control unit coolant At the correct level? ( P. 431)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 427)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
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P. 434)
Washer fluid At the correct level? ( P. 438)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (P. 435) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 434) 
Engine/power control unit coolant
level (P. 431) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 427) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)

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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 438)
12-volt battery ( P. 435)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 434)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 427)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 431)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 428)Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 432)
Fuse boxes ( P. 459)
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 434)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 434)
Engine coolant radiator ( P. 434)

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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level from low to full on
the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE 0W-
20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy, and good starting in
cold weather.
Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Maintenance and care
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How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
■Engine oil consumption
●The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
● If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
To reset the oil change system, follow the procedure below:
1. Set the “POWER” switch OFF with the trip meter A reading shown.
(P. 184)
2. While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “POWER” switch ON mode.
3. Continue to press and hold the button until “COMPLETE” appears on the multi-information display.