2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID gas type

120 1-6. Refueling
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
■ If the fuel filler door does no t open and a “PLEASE WAIT NOW
OPENING” message appears on th e multi-information display
Fuel tank pressure is being reduced. The fuel filler door will open within
about 10 seconds of the switch being pressed.
■ If the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot be operated, contact your Toyota
dealer. In the event that urgent refueling is required, follow the procedure
below.
Remove the cap slowly. Take care to prevent fuel from spilling out,
as fuel tank pressure may not have been adequately reduced.
Fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly. Use caution, as air being dis-
charged from inside the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray out from
the filler opening during refueling.
Open the fuel filler door using the lever in
the luggage compartment.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help rest rain the motion
of the occupants.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, door sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's
seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR
BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. ( P. 529)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The windshield may crack.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Engine
Fuel
Model
2GR-FXE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity (Reference)
Gasoline engine
Power control unit 14.2 qt. (13.5 L, 11.8 Imp. qt.)
2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 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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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent addi-
tives to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 10%
ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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■Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
NOTICE
■ Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 462
Engine switch ............... 179, 184
Hood ..................................... 458
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 179
Identification number ............ 571
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 552
Ignition switch ............... 179, 184
Overheating .......................... 562
Power switch ........................ 179
Engine compartment cover .... 463
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 196
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 575
Checking .............................. 464
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 251
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 448
Engine switch .................. 179, 184
Engine/power control unit
coolantCapacity ............................... 577
Checking .............................. 467
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 251
EPS ........................................... 234
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 188
Event data recorder .................. 26 Floor mat...................................427
Fluid
Brake .....................................471
Washer ..................................472
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............510
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................583
Front automatic air conditioning system..............284
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............510
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................583
Front manual air conditioning system..............278
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............145
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................531
Front seats Adjustment ..............................83
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............510
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................583
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............510
Wattage .................................583
Fuel Capacity ................................573
Fuel gauge ............................196
Gas station information .........636
Information ............................584
Refueling ...............................118
Type ......................................573
Fuel door...................................118
Fuel filler door ..........................118
Fuses.........................................497F

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 458Fuel filler doorP. 1 1 8
Hood release lever P. 4 5 8Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 581
Back door openerP. 7 0
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 17. 2 gal. (65.0 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 8 1
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. 575
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20