2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER maintenance

538 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.) ......... 572
Fuel information ............... 587
Tire information ................ 590
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 602
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 606

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Without towing package
*2: 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)
Rear tread2WD models 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
4WD models 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupant + luggage)1200 lb. (544 kg)
Trailer
Weight Rat-
ing (Trailer
weight +
cargo)2.7 L 4-cylin-
der (1AR-FE)
engine1500 lb. (680 kg)*1
3500 lb. (1500 kg)*2
3.5 L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine2000 lb. (900 kg)*1
5000 lb. (2000 kg)*2

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 6 0
Tire pressure warning
system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or towing trailer, etc. P. 478
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
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
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
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

626 Alphabetical index
Child-protectors .........................56
CleaningExterior .................................. 440
Interior ................................... 443
Seat belts .............................. 444
Clock ................................. 191, 414
Compass ................................... 435
Condenser ................................ 471
Console box ............................. 401
Conversation mirror ................415
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 564
Cruise control........................... 215
Cup holders .............................. 403
Curtain shield airbags ............. 123
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 204
Defogger Rear window ......................... 289
Side mirrors........................... 289
Dimension ................................ 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 265
Display Trip information ..................... 191
Warning message ................. 539
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 453
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 396
Wattage................................. 586
Doors Door lock ..................... 35, 48, 54
Door windows ....................... 101
Side mirrors............................. 98
Downhill assist control system .................................... 230
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 531
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 121
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 243D

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Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 459
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 540
Jack handle.............................. 540
Keyless entry ............................. 48
Keys Electronic key ......................... 32
Engine switch ............... 170, 174
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 558
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 557
Ignition switch ............... 170, 174
Key number ............................ 32
Keyless entry .......................... 48
Keys ....................................... 32
Mechanical key....................... 32
Wireless remote control key ....................................... 48
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Lights Door courtesy lights.............. 396
Emergency flasher switch .... 518
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 518
Headlight switch ................... 200
Interior light switch........ 397, 398
Outer foot lights .................... 396
Personal light switch............. 397
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Vanity lights .......................... 413
Wattage ................................ 586
Load capacity .......................... 242 Lock steering column ......172, 175
Luggage cover .........................425
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................453
General maintenance ............449
Maintenance data..................572
Maintenance requirements....446
Maintenance data .....................447
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................186
Meters ...................................185
Mirrors Conversation mirror...............415
Inside rear view mirror.............95
Side mirror heaters................289
Side mirrors .............................98
Vanity mirrors ........................413
Moon roof .................................104
MP3 disc ...................................312
Multi-information display ....................................191
Noise from under vehicle ..........24
Odometer ..................................185
Off-road precautions ...............233
Oil Engine oil ..............................466
Opener
Back door ................................60
Fuel filler door .......................109
Glass hatch .............................70
Hood......................................457
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............98
Outside temperature display ....................................191
Overhead console ....................402
Overheating, Engine ................564J
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634 What to do if...
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 528If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 8P. 531
P. 5 2 9
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 531
or
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 2 9P. 531
P. 5 3 1
Brake system warning
lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Charging system warn-
ing lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampMaster warning light
Maintenance Required
reminder light
SRS warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Open door warning light