2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 54
Side doors ............................ 66
Back door ............................. 71
Glass hatch .......................... 77
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 79
Rear seats ............................ 82
Head restraints ..................... 91
Seat belts ............................. 94
Steering wheel ................... 100
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 101
Outside rear view mirrors ... 103
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................. 106
Moon roof ........................... 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 111 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 115
Alarm .................................. 122
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 125
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 126
SRS airbags ....................... 128
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 140
Child restraint systems ....... 146
Installing child restraints ..... 151
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 177
Automatic Transmission ..... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 190
Multi-information display ..... 194
1Before driving
2When driving

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 552
Fuel information ................. 567
Tire information .................. 570
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 582
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 585
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 588
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 589
Abbreviation list........................ 592
Alphabetical index .................... 593
What to do if... .......................... 605
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 453
P. 522
P. 562
P. 570
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 66
Tail and side marker
lights
P. 203
Rear window wiper P. 210
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch ∗
P. 277
P. 77
License plate lights P. 203
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
Fuel filler door P. 111

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products may affect performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 33
Wireless remote control ..... 54
Side doors .......................... 66
Back door ........................... 71
Glass hatch ........................ 77
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 79
Rear seats.......................... 82
Head restraints................... 91
Seat belts ........................... 94
Steering wheel ................. 100
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................. 101
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 103 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 106
Moon roof ......................... 108
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 111
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 115
Alarm................................ 122
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 125
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 126
SRS airbags ..................... 128
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 140
Child restraint systems..... 146
Installing child restraints ........................ 151

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles without smart key system
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
Vehicles with smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP1
STEP2

112 1-5. 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. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)