2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.

520 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, an d it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

Vehicle specifications6
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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

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: GVM condition
*2: Without towing package
*3: With towing package
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)*1
Rear tread
2WD models64.2 in. (1630 mm)
64.8 in. (1645 mm)*1
4WD models64.0 in. (1625 mm)
64.6 in. (1640 mm)*1
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage) 1200 lb. (544 kg)
Towing
capacity
(Trailer
weight +
cargo)2.7 L 4-cylin-
der (1AR-FE)
engine1500 lb. (680 kg)*2
3500 lb. (1500 kg)*3
3.5 L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine2000 lb. (900 kg)*2
5000 lb. (2000 kg)*3

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 1
Tire pressure warning
system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or towing trailer, etc. P. 453
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVM Gross Vehicle Mass I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TEMP Temperature
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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

600 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 428
General maintenance ............ 424
Maintenance data.................. 552
Maintenance requirements.... 422
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 189
Meters ................................... 188
Mirrors
Conversation mirror............... 391
Inside rear view mirror........... 101
Side mirror heaters................277
Side mirrors ........................... 103
Vanity mirrors ........................ 389
Moon roof ................................. 108
MP3 disc ................................... 297
Multi-information display .................................... 194
Noise from under vehicle ..........24 Off-road precautions ............... 228
Odometer .................................. 188
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 440
Opener
Back door ................................ 71
Fuel filler door ....................... 111
Glass hatch ............................. 77
Hood ..................................... 432
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 103
Outside temperature display .................................... 195
Overhead console.................... 378
Overheating, Engine ................ 545
Parking brake ........................... 186
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage................................. 566
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 373
Wattage................................. 566
Power outlet ............................. 392
Power windows ........................ 106M
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