2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Battery
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■ Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between
“UPPER”/“MAX” and “LOWER”/
“MIN”.
“UPPER”/“MAX”
“LOWER”/“MIN”
If the fluid level is at or below
“LOWER”/“MIN”, add distilled
water.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Transfer (4WD models)
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the engine is running
*
2: Parking brake pedal travel when depress ed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf)
Steering
Oil capacity 1.0 qt. (0.9 L, 0.8 Imp. qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0
F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Pedal clearance*13.3 in. (84.4 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.08  0.12 in. (2  3 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Wattage ................................ 586
Back door Back door ............................... 60
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 48
Battery
Checking .............................. 473
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 560
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 243
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 367
Bluetooth® phone ................... 363
Bottle holder ............................ 407
Brake assist ............................. 223
Brakes Fluid...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 183
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 186 Care
Exterior ..................................440
Interior ...................................443
Seat belts ..............................444
Cargo capacity .........................242
Cargo hooks .............................424
CD changer ...............................304
CD player ..................................304
Chains .......................................243
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....147
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................147
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........147
Installing CRS with a top tether straps ........................154
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ...............................149
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................151
Child safety Airbag precautions ................130
Battery precautions .......475, 563
Child restraint system............142
Child-protectors .......................56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................91
Installing child restraints ........147
Moon roof precautions ..........107
Power window lock switch.....101
Power window precautions ...103
Removed key battery precautions .........................498
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................93
Seat belt precautions ..............91
Seat heater precautions ........421
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Floor mat................................... 423
FluidBrake ..................................... 472
Washer .................................. 477
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front automatic air conditioning system.............. 275
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 586
Front manual air conditioning system.............. 268
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 135
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 531
Front seats Adjustment ..............................74
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage ................................. 586
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage ................................. 586
Fuel Capacity ................................ 575
Fuel gauge ............................ 185
Fuel pump shut off system .... 527
Gas station information ......... 636
Information ............................ 587
Refueling ............................... 109
Type ...................................... 575
Fuel door................................... 109
Fuel filler door .......................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 527
Fuses......................................... 499 Garage door opener ................ 429
Gas station information .......... 636
Gauges...................................... 185
Glove box ................................. 400
Grocery bag hooks .................. 424
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 363
Hazard lights switch ................ 518
Head restraints Active head restraints ............. 75
Adjusting ................................ 85
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage................................. 586
Heaters Seat heaters.......................... 420
Side mirror ............................ 289
Hood.......................................... 457
Hooks Cargo hook ........................... 424
Shopping bag ........................ 424
Horn .......................................... 184
I/M test ...................................... 452
Identification Engine ................................... 573
Vehicle .................................. 573
Ignition switch.................. 170, 174
Illuminated entry system......... 396
Indicator lights ......................... 187
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 606
Inside rear view mirror .............. 95
Instrument panel light control .................................... 186
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 396
Switch ........................... 397, 398
Wattage................................. 586FG
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A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 528If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
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or
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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