2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 32
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 46
Wireless remote control ....... 59
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 70
Glass hatch .......................... 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 83
Rear seats ............................ 86
Head restraints ..................... 94
Seat belts ............................. 97
Steering wheel ................... 104
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................ 105
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 108
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 110
Moon roof ........................... 113 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 123
Alarm .................................. 126
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 131
SRS airbags ....................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 145
Child restraint systems ....... 151
Installing child restraints ..... 155
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Power (ignition) switch........ 179
Engine (ignition) switch....... 184
EV-Drive Mode ................... 188
Transmission ...................... 190
Turn signal lever ................. 193
Parking brake ..................... 194
Horn .................................... 195
1Before driving
2When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 570
Fuel information ................. 584
Tire information .................. 587
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 599
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 603
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 606
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 607
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 609
Abbreviation list........................ 620
Alphabetical index .................... 622
What to do if... .......................... 633
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 477
P. 539
P. 581
P. 587
: If equipped
Side doors P. 65
Stop/tail and side marker
lights
P. 213
Rear window
wiper
P. 224
Rear window defogger
Glass hatch 
P. 300
P. 79
License plate lights P. 213
Rear turn signal lights P. 193
Back door P. 70
Fuel filler door P. 118

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Rear view monitor system
(vehicles without navigation
system)
P. 230
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
lever
P. 104
Glove box P. 405
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Power back door
main switch
 P. 72
Parking brake pedal P. 194
Hood release lever P. 458
Auxiliary box P. 413
Multi-information
display
P. 203
Fuel filler door opener P. 118
Fog light switch
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 219
P. 213
P. 193
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 221
P. 224
Gauges and
meters
P. 196
Floor mat P. 427
Horn P. 195
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart key system)
P. 179

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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.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunct\
ion.
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.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 32
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 46
Wireless remote control ..... 59
Side doors .......................... 65
Back door ........................... 70
Glass hatch ........................ 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 83
Rear seats.......................... 86
Head restraints................... 94
Seat belts ........................... 97
Steering wheel ................. 104
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ..................... 105
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 108 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 110
Moon roof ......................... 113
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 118
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 123
Alarm................................ 126
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 130
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 131
SRS airbags ..................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 145
Child restraint systems..... 151
Installing child restraints ........................ 155

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
■ When stopped/during start-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (tra ction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.