2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER fuel

576 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system (2.7 L 4-cylinder [1AR-FE] engine)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
●The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*) Without filter
With filter 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)
4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

578 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system (3.5 L V6 [2GR-FE] engine)■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
●The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference) Without filter
With filter 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

588 6-1. Specifications
■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
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 recomm end 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota does not recommend 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.

596 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

628 Alphabetical index
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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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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