2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER checking oil

440 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith 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 engine,
wait more than five 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.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
Low
Full
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441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ 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.)
Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
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STEP2
STEP3

596 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 218
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 539
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 498
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is
inoperative ............................74
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 539
If the engine will not start ...... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 537
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
If the warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 510
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 510
If the warning message is displayed............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 538
If you think something is wrong .................................. 506
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 499
If your vehicle overheats ....... 545 Engine
Compartment ........................ 437
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 432
How to start the
engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 535
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 545
Engine compartment cover .... 439
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 558
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 115
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 556
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 443
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 218
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
EPS............................................ 218
Event data recorder ................. 508E

604 Alphabetical index
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 389
Wattage ................................. 566
Vanity mirrors........................... 389
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 553
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 510
Open door ............................. 513
Seat belt reminder ................. 513
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 511
Brake assist system .............. 511
Brake system ........................ 510
Charging system .... ............... 511
Electric power steering system ................................ 511
Electronic engine control system ................................ 511
Engine oil pressure ............... 511
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 511
Master warning light .............. 513
Open door ............................. 513
Pretensioners ........................ 511
Seat belt reminder light ......... 513
SRS airbags .......................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .... 513
Warning messages .................. 521 Washer
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 238
Switch ........................... 208, 210
Washing and waxing ............... 416
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 233
Load limits ............................. 237
Weight ................................... 552
Wheels ...................................... 467
Window glasses ...................... 106
Window lock switch................. 106
Windows
Power windows ..................... 106
Rear window defogger .......... 277
Washer.......................... 208, 210
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 279
Windshield wipers ................... 208
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 472
Wireless remote control key.... 54
WMA disc.................................. 297V
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