2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:
●The shift lever is in the D or S position.
● The brake pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stop light turn on.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
●Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on extremely steep
inclines or roads covered in ice.
● Do not use hill-start assist control to stop or park the vehicle on an incline.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
If the vehicle is in danger of
slipping, rolling backwards
when starting on an incline, or
the front wheels (2WD mod-
els) or four wheels (4WD mod-
els) spin, the indicator flashes
to indicate that the hill-start
assist control system have
been engaged.

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When driving
2-4. Using other driving systems
Downhill Assist Control system (4WD models only)
When the downhill assist control system is operating
The slip indicator will flash to
indicate that the downhill assist
control system is operating, and
the stop lights and high mounted
stoplight will turn on.
■Conditions in which the downhill assi st control system does not operate
In the following situations, the downhill assist control system indicator flashes
and the downhill assist control system does not operate or will stop operating:
● The shift lever is not in 1 range of S mode or R.
● The vehicle speed is higher than 15 mph (25 km/h.)
With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to
descend a steep hill, maintaining a constant low speed without brake
pedal operation.
■ Activating the downhill assist control system
Press the “DAC” switch.
The downhill assist control sys-
tem indicator will come on to
indicate that the downhill assist
control system is activated.
Pressing the switch again turns
the system off.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Positioning a floor jack
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
■Front
■ Rear (2WD models)
■ Rear (4WD models)

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
From the front (4WD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (4WD models)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious da mage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control system
●Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can be following system not be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components:
(4WD models)
●4WD system
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*: GVM condition
Overall length188.4 in. (4785 mm)
Overall width75.2 in. (1910 mm)
Overall height Without roof rails
68.1 in. (1730 mm)
With roof rails
69.3 in. (1760 mm)
Wheelbase
109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
64.2 in. (1630 mm)*
Rear tread
2WD models64.2 in. (1630 mm)
64.8 in. (1645 mm)*
4WD models64.0 in. (1625 mm)
64.6 in. (1640 mm)*
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage) 1200 lb. (544 kg)
Towing
capacity
(Trailer
weight +
cargo)Without tow-
ing package2000 lb. (900 kg)
With towing
package5000 lb. (2000 kg)

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (4WD models)
Spark plug
Make
Gap
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(*: Voltage is checked 20 minutes
after the engine and all the lights are
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity1.0 qt. (0.9 L, 0.8 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

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Automatic transaxle
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill) 3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Oil capacity 1.0 qt. (0.9 L, 0.8 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90