2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER towing capacity

530 6-1. Specifications
Oil viscosity
●The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its oper-
ating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited
if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
dition.
Cooling system
*: With towing package
Capacity (Reference) Without rear air conditioning system
9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)*
With rear air conditioning system
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
12.4 qt. (11.7 L, 10.3 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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Alphabetical index
Battery
Checking .............................. 430
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 516
Preparing and checking before
winter ................................. 224
Bluetooth
............................... 328
Bottle holder ............................ 366
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 428
Parking brake ....................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 207
Break-in tips ............................ 157
Care Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts ............................. 402
Cargo capacity ........................ 223
Cargo hooks ............................ 382
CD changer .............................. 274
CD player ................................. 274
Chains ...................................... 224
Child restraint system (CRS) Booster seats, definition ....... 140
Booster seats, installation .... 144
Convertible seats, definition............................. 140
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 144
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 134
Infant seats, definition .......... 140
Infant seats, installation ........ 144
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 150
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 146
Installing CRS with top straps ................................. 151 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................129
Battery precautions .......431, 518
Child restraint system............140
Child-protectors .......................66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................93
Installing child restraints ........144
Moon roof precautions ..........105
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...102
Removed key battery
precautions .........................454
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................95
Seat belt precautions ..............94
Seat heater precautions ........379
Child-protectors .........................66
Cleaning Exterior ..................................398
Interior ...................................401
Seat belts ..............................402
Clock .................................183, 373
Compass ...................................393
Condenser ................................428
Console box .............................359
Conversation mirror ................374
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............520
Cruise control...........................200
Cup holders ..............................362
Curtain shield airbags .............122
Customizable features.............554
Daytime running light system ....................................194
Defogger
Rear window .........................261
Side mirrors ...........................261
Dimension.................................526
Dinghy towing ..........................238
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Alphabetical index
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 548
Size ...................................... 545
Tire identification number ..... 544
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 546
Tires Chains .................................. 224
Checking .............................. 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 499
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Information ........................... 542
Replacing ............................. 499
Rotating tires ........................ 433
Size ...................................... 534
Snow tires............................. 224
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 433, 492
Tools......................................... 499
Total load capacity .................. 223
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 238
Emergency towing ................ 479
Trailer towing ........................ 228
Traction control (TRAC) ......... 209
TRAC (Traction control) ......... 209
Trip information....................... 183
Trip meter................................. 177
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 175
Wattage ................................ 538
Valet key..................................... 30
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 372
Wattage ................................ 538
Vanity mirrors .......................... 372
Vehicle identification number................................... 527 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................489
Open door .............................492
Seat belt reminder .................492
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................490
Brake assist system ..............490
Brake system ........................489
Charging system .... ...............490
Electric power steering
system ................................490
Electronic engine control system ................................490
Engine oil pressure ...............490
Malfunction indicator lamp ....490
Master warning light ..............492
Open door .............................492
Pretensioners ........................490
Seat belt reminder light .........492
SRS airbags ..........................490
Tire pressure warning light ....492
Warning messages ..................498
Washer
Checking ...............................432
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Switch............................197, 199
Washing and waxing ...............398
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................526
Wheels ......................................447
Window glasses ......................101
Window lock switch .................101
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 414Fuel filler doorP. 106
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 1 4
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 0 6Tire inflation pressure
P. 534
Back door openerP. 6 8
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 1 9.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 3 4
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 529
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: Without towing package: 5W-20
With towing package: 5W-30